Business Development Intern at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

The post holder will support the NBD team throughout the proposal development process. The position works within the Business Development Team.

S/he will be tasked with:

• helping the unit conduct daily/weekly scouts for funding opportunities;
• supporting the development of a funding strategy for NBD unit in 2022;
• sourcing information and conducting desk reviews to feed into donor engagement plans, country profile and other documents.
• conducting research useful for the development of proposals and concept notes;
• providing general administrative and logistics support to the new business development unit and Deputy Director, PDQ.
• developing procurement plans for new proposals when necessary
• more responsibilities within business development as deemed fit.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Reports to:  the Business Development Manager (working on a day to day basis under the direction of the BDM and working closely with the BD Coordinator and the BD team)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Searching funding opportunity databases and platforms to identify potential opportunities for funding.
• Creating and maintaining an internal BD database of funding opportunities identified that align with SC’s strategic priorities and strategic direction.
• Working as a member of the Business Development Team and working closely with the BD Coordinator to ensure the Go No Go Decision Guide is developed and the decision is conducted on a timely and collaborative basis.
• Revise the database and update the funding opportunity tracker monthly.
• Thoroughly review solicitations/calls that provide opportunities for funding and become an expert on   donor instructions and requirements seeking a clear understanding of donor flexibility.
• During proposal development, work closely with the BD Manager and BD Coordinator to develop and track the development of annexes.
• Conduct research pertinent to proposals at the BD Manager’s request.
• Support administrative requirements and logistics requests for the BD team.
• Working with the BD team and Supply Chain Unit to develop procurement plans for new proposals.
• Scheduling, planning and organizing design workshops and other BD workshops.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Understands and respects the need for procedures, policies and planning for safety and security management in delivering humanitarian assistance
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
• Maintains our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country-wide scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential      

• First Degree in the applied sciences, social sciences, public health or business.
• Preferred candidates are those with a master’s degree.
• Candidates must show excellent communication and writing abilities, sound research prowess, good use of Microsoft power point and other visual tools, proactiveness, ability to multi-task and think fast and sharply.