Assistant Manager – Business Development and Partnerships

Assistant Manager – Business Development and Partnerships

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About Empower:

Empower is a capacity-building organization that has worked across 100+ countries in multiple languages, strengthening institutional and HR capacity in global health and humanitarian programs. With expertise in digital Learning & Development (L&D) solutions, Empower offers a portfolio of online courses and digital learning platforms/tools.

Role Overview:

Assistant Manager – Business Development and Partnerships

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Lead Generation:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including

  grants, funding prospects and strategic partnerships

  with donors, CSR initiatives and institutional funders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, corporates and multilateral donors.
• Research and track potential funding sources, donor priorities and partnership opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of business development strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Proposal Writing & Budgeting:

• Lead and support the preparation of

  high-quality proposals, grant applications and Expressions of Interest (EoIs)

  for funding opportunities.
• Develop budgets aligned with project requirements, ensuring feasibility and sustainability.
• Coordinate with internal teams (technical, finance and operations) to ensure alignment of programmatic and financial aspects in proposals.
• Analyze donor guidelines and funding requirements to craft competitive proposals and pitches.

Stakeholder & Donor Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with key funding partners, including

  corporate donors, foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies and government bodies

  .
• Develop and execute engagement strategies for donor retention and new funding opportunities.
• Represent the organization at networking events, donor meetings and industry conferences to enhance visibility and collaboration.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, maintaining compliance with funding requirements.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Support the development and implementation of

  business development plans and fundraising strategies

  .
• Monitor industry trends, donor funding landscapes and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist in setting measurable targets and tracking progress toward fundraising and business development goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum

  3-5 years

  of experience

  in

  proposal writing, fundraising, budgeting and donor relationship management

  in the development public health (He/She should have direct experience in proposal writing in the health and development sector)
• Strong understanding of

  CSR funding, donor engagement and partnership-building strategies

  .
• Experience in handling donor negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record of securing grants, funding and partnerships from national and international agencies.
• Knowledge of digital learning solutions is an advantage.

Essential Skills:

• Proposal writing & budgeting

  – Strong ability to develop compelling proposals and accurate budgets.

• Strategic planning

  – Capacity to align business development efforts with organizational goals.

• Lead generation & donor relations

  – Experience in identifying funding opportunities and managing donor expectations.

• Stakeholder engagement

  – Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse partners, including corporates, foundations and government agencies.

• Strong communication skills

  – Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas concisely.

• Proficiency in MS Office

  – Particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Self-motivated & proactive

  – Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Fluency in English

  – Both written and spoken.

Compensation:

The salary and designation will be based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.