Regional Business Development Specialist at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Business Development Specialist

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

• This is a 6-month, fixed-term contract. We anticipate responding to several large and small tenders and proactively developing concepts and proposals for existing and new funders. Thus, we require a Regional Business Development Specialist who will proactively lead bid delivery efforts in collaboration with the Options New Business and Partnership, and wider global teams.
• The primary purpose and objective of the role will be to provide Business Development expertise to ensure the development and submission of high-quality proposals to potential donors such as USAID, US CDC, World Bank, BMGF and other private foundations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 - 8  years of relevant and progressive experience in business development (bid management, coordination, and delivery of quality bids and submissions), particularly in the international development, social and / or global health sector.
• ·Experience establishing, nurturing and managing donor clients, potential primes and government stakeholders.
• Experience responding and preparing tenders, EoIs, NOFO and calls for proposals to FCDO, USAID / other US Government bodies, The World Bank and large private foundations, (e.g. BMGF, CIFF, GAVI) including UN Agencies.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to create practical solutions to complex issues.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a mature and professional approach.
• Outstanding written English and oral communication skills; French proficiency is an advantage.
• Very high level of organization, coordination, documentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Options offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Application Closing Date
28th July 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• Please ensure to attach a cover letter, along with your CV and application form.
• Closing date for applications is Sunday, 28 July 2024.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, applications for the position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right-to-work verification (where appropriate).

Note

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed*.*
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.