Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian
agency of the Catholic community in the United States. We alleviate
suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100
countries, without regard to race, belief or nationality.
CRS
maintains strict standards of efficiency, accountability and
transparency. Last year, more than 93 percent of revenues we spent went
directly to programs that benefit the poor overseas.
Job Title: Specialist II - Business Development
Primary FunctionThe
Business Development Specialist will support the agency’s positioning
for and pursuit of institutional donor resources, with an emphasis on
competitive funding mechanisms. S/he will provide business development
expertise and leadership to cross-discipline and cross-functional teams
in the development of proposals to ensure the highest quality standards
and competitiveness. S/he will contribute to and support internal
learning processes that improve CRS’ business development practice,
enhance the agency’s value propositions, and leverage innovative,
evidence-based results into new revenue and programming.
Specific Responsibilities• Research, track and
analyze new business opportunities, competitive intelligence, and CRS’
competitive positioning within the marketplace.
• Maintain accurate
business pipeline and performance data through CRS’ online system to
inform executive and senior management decisions.
• Work with senior managers and advisors to develop effective fundraising strategies involving donor research and intelligence, product development, marketing, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity, in order to provide timely information for proposal submissions worldwide.
• Contribute to, disseminate, and model the use of standardized business development processes and resources (training/capacity-building materials, guidelines, tools and templates, and online information).
• Lead and contribute to agency learning, through analysis of proposal successes and failures, analysis of CRS competitiveness and the funding environment, and active participation in CRS’ global BD community of practice.
• Assist the Program Quality department with guidance on high-quality project start-up and close-out, including development of relevant GANTT charts and tracking of timelines.
• Support senior
management’s cultivation and strengthening of institutional
relationships with donors, partner organizations, and other
collaborators in the international relief/development arena.
• Provide
BD expertise in positioning, capture planning and proposal preparation
for specific opportunities. As appropriate, serve as proposal
coordinator or other lead role in proposal team, and participate in bid
analysis and proposal review panels.
• Coordinate processes and
mentor staff to ensure timely submission of high quality proposals that
are responsive to donor requirements, applicable regulations, and CRS’
technical and cost standards.
• Support and guide the identification
of partners and negotiation of CRS’ role on proposal consortia, ensuring
a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agency’s partnership
principles and strategic directions.
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (for All CRS Staff)These
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and
used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and
achieve the desired results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Key Working Relationships
INTERNAL: Country Program staff; regional office staff; relevant HQ departments, and global BD community.
EXTERNAL: Business development officials of collaborating partner organizations; select donor representatives as appropriate.
Qualifications• Master’s Degree in Development, International Relations, or relevant field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years of international development experience, including at least 2 years in a developing country.
• Demonstrated experience managing people and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.
• Exceptional writing ability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles, a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) required, experience with Access or other data base programs is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the DRC as needed, up to 40% of job time.
• Fluency in English and working ability in French required. French fluency preferred.
• Demonstrated
experience leading and producing competitive proposals in programming
contexts similar to CRS required. Comprehensive familiarity with
technical and cost application requirements of USAID RFAs required.
Experience with USAID RFPs and with non-USAID and non-USG donors and
funding mechanisms highly desirable.
• Familiarity with relevant
federal regulations and with the agency-specific policies, procedures
and priorities of USAID and the United Nations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
Personal/Professional Skills• Experience and proven track record of successful proposal development with USG and other donor agencies
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of CRS program quality standards, partnership principles and Catholic Social Teaching principles is preferred.
• Listening, mediation, and facilitation skills
• Sound judgment, assertiveness, and commitment to the Agency's mission
• Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others and coordinate a large amount of activity
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click
here to apply online.