Head of Business Development, WACAR

Contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives.

Support with French/English translation when necessary.

Participate in special projects, working groups and other tasks as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

Substantial experience and a successful track record leading large proposal teams on complex, multi-year, multi-partner proposals with minimal supervision.

Experience developing and supporting humanitarian and development proposals for NGOs.

Strong proficiency in English and French.

Experience with strategies and proposal processes of key government/statutory donors – US Government (USAID and Department of State), FCDO, EU institutions (ECHO, INTPA), and other donors (GAC, Sida, GFFO, BMZ, SDC, etc.).

Experience collaborating with and supporting national and community-based partners.

Experience in proposal budgeting is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate across a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in remote and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals.

Clear, compelling writing skills, preferably with previous experience with proposal writing.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Ability to travel internationally (approximately 20% of time).