Business Development Coordinator at Food For The Hungry Inc

, , Mozambique -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Acquisition, Proposal Development, Strategic Partnerships, Budgeting, Technical Writing, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Research, Relationship Management, Fundraising, Organizational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Networking, Leadership, Data Analysis

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Business Development Coordinator (Grant Acquisition Specialist) Based in: Maputo FH Heartbeat At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. Job Summary Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Director (PD), The Business Development Coordinator (Grants Acquisition Specialist) provides leadership in the development and implementation of FH Mozambique resource development strategy. The position will also work in the acquisition of new government, multilateral and foundation grants to enable FH Mozambique to graduate communities from extreme poverty, and promote child well-being, through increased revenue in the key priority sectors of health, nutrition, education, livelihoods, leadership development, and disaster risk reduction and emergency response. Principal Responsibilities 1. Lead, in close collaboration with country leadership, in the development, review, and maintenance of a country funding strategy based on the country strategic plan. 2. Lead, through strategic networking, processes to develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders (donors, NGOs, govt.) to facilitate better resources acquisition, and expansion of the FH footprint in Mozambique. 3. Manage the complete life cycle of grants within the assigned portfolio, from proposal development to grant closeout in the assigned sector(s); 4. Provide leadership during proposal development, including budgeting process to ensure alignment to donor requirements, strategic objectives and log frames; while working in close collaboration with the Programs Director, Provincial Team Leads, Program Managers, Cluster Coordinators, Sector Specialists, MERL Manager, and Operations teams, to inform project design and determine feasibility. 5. Keep abreast of relevant trends and developments within the development and humanitarian sector and align FH Mozambique’s strategies to better position the organization 6. Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities; through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources; 7. Develop, support and enhance fundraising skills throughout the organization 8. Develop, maintain and improve business development resources and tools including opportunity tracking, proposal development manual and proposal templates 9. Responsible for overseeing proposal development and for constituting the proposal teams for critical/strategic proposals and contribute to design, writing and other sections of the proposal in advance of the solicitation in partnerships with the grant management team 10. Setting and maintaining quality standards for new business development-related activities 11. Review draft proposal documents to ensure compliance with solicitation instructions and technical approach, verify logical flow and clarity, and recommend revisions and edits 12. Conduct prospecting visits to identify partners and prepare for upcoming funding opportunities. 13. Lead strategic initiatives to broaden and deepen FH Mozambique’s donor base and strategic partnerships in collaboration with the Country Leadership Team. 14. Build and manage a portfolio of relationships with prospective donors, including multi-lateral donors, private foundations and other non-traditional donors; undertake field visits with these donors to generate their interest in FH Mozambique’s program interventions. 15. Whenever possible, represent FH Mozambique and promote the organizational visibility at relevant meetings, events, technical working groups and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks. 16. Work with the Country and Program Directors to produce attractive and informative annual reports capturing the annual achievements across FH Mozambique programs. 17. Oversee and approve content and materials for fundraising, programs and communications, including campaign messaging; fundraising appeals & acknowledgments; press releases; social media, and video content. Job Level Specifications * Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose. * Excellent relational skills including warmth and sensitivity, conversational, able to relate to and effectively communicate with people from different cultures (at various levels within the organization) * . Excellent organizational skills, and ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes; * Extensive experience and strong working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major external donors such as ECHO, EU ,UN, CIDA, DFID, and USAID, PADF, etc; * Expert technical writing skills, including developing proposals, training / instruction manuals, and reports; * Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, * Demonstrated ability to translate technical expertise to less experienced program development staff; * Ability to interact positively with all levels of the organization, and other organization and cultures * Able to confidently perform in an advisory capacity to senior leadership, both within the region and within the organization; * Able to self-manage a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities, proactively solve problems and / or suggest viable solutions while advancing goals and objectives: * Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support; * Demonstrable capacity to work under stringent time pressure and to prioritize tasks Experience * At least 5 years of experience with large projects required, preferably related to implementation of relief and development programming; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Proven track record in business development or sales support – Demonstrated track record of supporting revenue growth, identifying opportunities, and nurturing donor and other agencies relationships. * Experience with market research and competitive analysis – Ability to gather, analyze, and present data on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to inform strategy. * Proposal and bid management experience – Experience preparing, coordinating, and submitting high-quality proposals or tenders for clients or funding agencies. * Stakeholder engagement and relationship management – Experience working with internal teams, clients, and external partners to build lasting, strategic relationships. * Project coordination or account management – Experience managing multiple projects or client accounts simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met Education/Certifications * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field. Language Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Safeguarding Policy FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of the resource development strategy for FH Mozambique, focusing on acquiring new grants. This role involves managing the entire grant life cycle and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance resource acquisition.