Business Development Officer at Save the Children International

Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Writing, Coordination, Documentation, Compliance, Analysis, Learning, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Donor Engagement, Risk Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, Child Safeguarding, Innovative Thinking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR MYANMAR NATIONAL ONLY) ROLE PROFILE TITLE: New Business Development (NBD) Officer TEAM/PROGRAMME: Strategy, Programme Quality and Influence (SPQI) LOCATION: Yangon, Head Office GRADE: NAT-4 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The New Business Development (NBD) Officer supports Save the Children Myanmar’s resource mobilization/NBD) efforts by coordinating funding opportunities, facilitating Go/No-Go (GNG) processes, and supporting the development and submission of quality concept notes and proposals. Under the guidance of the Head of Business Development, the role combines coordination, proposal writing, documentation, compliance, analysis, and learning, including leading or coordinating small to medium-sized proposals. In addition to playing the key coordinating role for bringing together proposals, the position requires innovative thinking and creativity to package and reframe SC’s programme strategies in ways that attract the right donor support and grow the Myanmar portfolio effectively. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Head of Business Development Role Dimensions: SPQI Director and NBD Intern. Engagements with colleagues across all departments, may involve negotiation and coordination at different levels KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. Go / No-Go (GNG) Process Coordination: • Coordinate the GNG process (setting up calls with SMT or through emails) for assigned funding opportunities • Prepare GNG documentation, including opportunity summaries, risks, and strategic alignment notes • Facilitate internal consultations (e.g., Pre-GNG) and document GNG decisions and follow-up actions 2. Proposal & Concept Note Development: • Lead or coordinate the development of small to medium-sized concept notes and proposals under HoBD guidance • Develop Proposal Development Plans (PDPs) and coordinate proposal design meetings • Coordinate with PDQ, Programme Implementation (PI), Program Information Unit (PIU), MEAL, Finance, and Awards on technical inputs and budgets • Monitor proposal development progress and proactively flag risks or delays • Draft and/or consolidate general and non-technical sections of concept notes and proposals • Support editing and harmonization of technical narrative inputs to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency • Ensure proposal language aligns with donor guidance, word limits, and Save the Children standards • Support adaptation of standard organizational text (from the Proposal Library) to specific donor requirement • Coordinate with technical and operational teams (finance, awards, HR, logistics, field teams) to gather required inputs for proposal development • Ensure effective coordination between departments, Save the Children Members, partners, and (where appropriate) donors during proposal development 3. Quality Assurance, Compliance & Proposal Finalization • Ensure that gender equality markers, child safeguarding, ESST, and other cross-cutting requirements are completed during proposal development • Ensure Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) frameworks and accountability mechanisms are adequately integrated • Coordinate the use of SCI quality assurance and NBD tools, including GNG Scorecard, AMET, PART, Gender Marker, ESST, and Common Approaches, as relevant • Finalize and package proposals in line with donor specifications and donor/member deadlines 4. Proposal Review, Submission & Compliance: • Coordinate internal proposal review processes and consolidation of feedback • Coordinate timely submission of proposals to Save the Children Members • Ensure proposal documentation, approvals, and final versions are properly completed and archived 5. Learning, Analysis & After-Action Review: • Conduct After-Action Reviews (AAR) following proposal submissions • Analyze feedback from proposal teams and donors (where available) • Prepare short learning notes highlighting strengths, gaps, and recommendations for future proposals 6. NBD Performance Tracking: • Analyze AMS reporting data related to proposal submissions and fundraising performance • Regularly update and track targets versus secured funding amounts • Support reporting to HoBD and SMT on progress against annual funding targets (as per CSP) 7. Programme Exposure & Networking • Support preparation of donor briefs, capacity statements, and background materials • Support engagement with Save the Children Members, including participation in member calls and follow-up actions • Support identification of innovative funding ideas in collaboration with sector teams 8. Child Safeguarding: • Comply with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEA standards • Ensure safeguarding considerations are reflected in proposal development and programme design • Report safeguarding concerns immediately through appropriate channels BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: • holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values • holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS Desirable: Bachelor’s degree on relevant subject or equivalent field experience EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • At least 2-3 years’ substantial experience working with a humanitarian/ development organisation • Experience in leading development of large-scale or strategic proposals • Previous experience of project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation • Coordination skills, including experience of coordinating a team of people to deliver results within a restricted timeframe • Excellent English language skills and ability to communicate effectively using donor language and technical development language, as well as fluency in Myanmar (Burmese) • Strong representational skills • Ability to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context • Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field • Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Commitment to Save the Children International values Desirable: • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Teams, including document version control and shared workspaces • Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms and requirements • Confidence facilitating meetings, design workshops or internal coordination discussions Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All staff has an obligation and a responsibility to: • Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. • Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. • Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. • Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. • Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives. All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring • Their staff are doing the above. • That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc. Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The New Business Development Officer coordinates funding opportunities and supports the development and submission of quality proposals. This role involves collaboration across departments to ensure effective proposal development and compliance with donor requirements.