Specialist, Business Development

Childfund Work Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Childfund Division Fundraising & Engagement (F&E)
ChildFund Department Country Management
Job Details
Position title: Specialist, Business Development Location: Delhi / Bangalore
ChildFund office: India Manager/Supervisor title: Director, Resource Mobilisation and Communication
Position type: Full-time fixed term Work environment: On-site
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFunds Values
ChildFund is creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFunds Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Specialist, Business Development will be responsible for developing concept notes and quality project proposals with necessary financials. The position has to work closely with Thematic specialists and BD team to significantly contribute towards strengthening ChildFund Indias program portfolio and grant revenue targets from external donors.
Required Experience And Education

• Post-graduation in Development Studies /Social Science/ MBA.
• At least five years of relevant experience of development of projects and working in the areas of childrens issues such as health, education, youth, Livelihood, skills
• Track record of securing large grants from corporate commitment and of sustaining a portfolio of corporate relationships.
• A high degree of business awareness to understand the needs of corporate supporters and present fundraising opportunities effectively
  

Primary Responsibilities

• To research and identify prospects, develop relationships & nurture networks to build and maintain a pipeline of prospects
• To contribute for continuous improvement of identifying, tracking, and pursuing new proposals and grant Donors
• To capture trends of donors funding, their priorities and options available in India.
• Build relationships with corporate networks, large foundations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies.
• To develop concept notes and proposals for raising financial resources from corporates, institutions and Government agencies within the context of overall fundraising strategy and plan.
• To maintain an up-to-date reference library of reports, news and articles which will inform analytic sections of proposals
• To organize and maintain up-to-date ChildFund-related materials for proposals and project briefs

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• To work with the program and internal team members in developing quality funding proposals.
• To demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks and to develop new skills, as appropriate to support the work of ChildFund in India.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time based on organizational requirements.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
  

Required Competencies
ChildFunds Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
  

Other Required Competencies

• A good self-starter and team player who demonstrates a willingness to share information and the ability to communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders.
• Experience in writing winning proposals and letters to attract funds from the Government, CSR, and institutional donors
• Excellent presentation and writing skills