Business Development Officer

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Development Officer to lead the preparation and submission of technical and financial proposals, price offers, and grant applications. This role involves coordinating responses to client requests and Terms of Reference (TORs), developing supporting documentation such as timelines and progress reports, and identifying and applying for funding opportunities with donor organizations or support institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal and TOR Response:

• Review RFPs, TORs, and client requests to identify deliverables, formats, and deadlines.
• Draft and develop technical and financial proposals in response to client needs.
• Prepare tailored price offers and cost breakdowns in coordination with the finance team.
• Format proposal documents using standard templates and ensure consistency with company branding.

Grant Applications:

• Identify suitable grant opportunities from donor agencies, development partners, and local or international support organizations.
• Prepare grant application packages including concept notes, narratives, budgets, and required attachments.
• Ensure compliance with submission guidelines and documentation requirements for each donor.
• Track open calls, deadlines, submission statuses, and grant cycles.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare project timelines, Gantt charts, delivery plans, and milestone schedules.
• Draft and compile supporting documents such as CVs, company registration documents, past performance records, financial statements, etc.
• Assist in developing interim and final progress reports for submitted or awarded proposals and grants.

Internal and External Coordination:

• Coordinate with internal teams (technical, finance, legal, operations, marketing) to collect inputs and validate scope and costing.
• Manage internal deadlines and ensure timely compilation and submission of complete documentation.
• Communicate with clients or funding agencies for clarifications and updates during the submission process.
• Follow up after submission to track feedback, award notices, or requests for additional information.

Knowledge Management:

• Maintain an organized and updated repository of proposal templates, boilerplate content, grant forms, CVs, and corporate profiles.
• Archive all submitted proposals and applications in a structured and accessible manner.
• Ensure proper version control and documentation tracking.

Continuous Improvement:

• Gather feedback after submissions and document lessons learned.
• Recommend improvements to proposal structure, formatting, and storytelling.
• Monitor competitors or market trends to enhance proposal positioning and competitiveness.

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Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, International Relations, English, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or relevant certification in proposal/grant writing, business development, or project management is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in proposal writing, grant application development, or business documentation.
• Prior experience working with private sector clients, NGOs, donor agencies, or public tenders is preferred.
• Experience in budget estimation and preparation of price offers is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a strong asset.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management tools, documentation systems, and formatting best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualities:

• Organized, independent, and deadline-driven.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Able to interpret technical information and write clearly for non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience in business development and proposal writing.
• Basic understanding of the advertising and public relations industry, with the ability to become a subject matter expert on the job.
• Excellent written and verbal skills (in both Arabic and English) in conveying complex technical information clearly and persuasively to readers who have varying levels of technical expertise.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with emphasis on attention to details.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with professional, quality deliverables.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage complex workload, and handle pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work flexible hours to achieve the requirements of the position.

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