Business Development Talent Officer

map technical expertise, identify key personnel

people strategy and proposal development

The successful candidate will be expected to work with a high level of autonomy and initiative, proactively solving problems and making decisions that keep proposal timelines on track and teams aligned.

Experience and skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in proposal development, BD operations, or resourcing in the development or consulting sector.
• Strong understanding of donor-funded project staffing norms.
• Proven experience in leading team composition for large, multi-stakeholder proposals.
• Familiarity with institutional donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, GIZ, UNICEF, UNDP, ADB, World Bank).
• Excellent coordination, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project documentation.
• Organisational or project management experience, preferably in research or consultancy settings. 
• Demonstrated expertise in CV writing, editing, and tailoring for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in virtual teams and managing remote collaboration.
• Experience representing a firm and negotiating rates with external contractors.