Business Development Manager - Ukraine Refugee Crisis Response at Plan International

Location: Globally flexible, UK
Type of Role: Fixed Term
Duration: 3 months
Reports to: Ukraine Response Operations Manager

Role Purpose

• The conflict in Ukraine is resulting in a major humanitarian crisis with over 3 million people having fled to neighboring countries, and millions displaced within Ukraine.
• Plan International is responding to the crisis and working in partnership with civil society organisations in Poland, Romania, and Moldova to meet the key needs of those affected by the crisis as well as host communities.  
• This position will play a key role in the support to country level activities and will provide technical support and guidance to Plan International teams and partners in Poland, Romania, and Moldova.
• The position will initially be remote but may well be based in one of the 3 countries in the future.
• The Ukraine Hub is a service-oriented structure to support initiation of activities, and to help find solutions to problems as and when arise.
• Creative thinking and identifying work arounds to problems faced will be a critical element of the role. 

Dimensions of the Role:

• Maintaining a strong donor portfolio  
• Proactively works with National Organisation (NO) counterparts to identify and win appropriate grant opportunities. 
• Oversees and coordinates the development, writing and packaging of successful grant proposals from concept through to award. 
• Developing and maintaining links with institutional donors, UN agencies ensuring Plan International is recognised as a go to agency for gender equity programming in humanitarian crises.  

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Extensive experience in humanitarian fundraising, quality proposal development and networking. 
• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading strategic planning processes 
• Knowledge of key humanitarian programme areas including, Child protection in emergencies, education in emergencies, cash and voucher assistance, partnerships. 
• Knowledge and Experience in project management cycle. 
• Ability to prioritize work effectively. 
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.  
• Strong planning and organizational skills. 
• Analytical skills. 
• Communication skills. 
• High level advocacy skills. 
• Facilitation and negotiation skills. 
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications. 
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills. 
• Advanced negotiating skills. 

Desirable:

• Language skills in Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian, or Moldovan are advantageous.