Health Organisation New Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement: New Business Development Manager (NBD)
 

Our client is a health organisation with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV, reproductive health and NCDs. 

Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, our client provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Their approach harness the vitality of the private sector to improve health outcome while addressing the most serious health challenges affecting resource-poor and vulnerable communities in the country and across 45 counties.

They are looking for an innovative and tenacious New Business Development Manager (NBD) to help direct the country’s activities in developing new business opportunities with foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors. 

Job Purpose: The New Business Development Manager (NBD) is a demanding, challenging and exciting role, requiring a dynamic individual with highly developed interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills, excellent proposal writing skills, a sharp focus on details and demonstrated experience leading teams in complex processes.   
 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of concept note and proposal development by working with technical teams on program design, writing, coordination of inputs, and (on occasion) cost proposal development.


• Coordinating all teams and activities to ensure synergy in proposal development.


• Coordinating efforts and communication between the organization and partners on specific proposals.


• Keeping abreast of the changing funding landscape, new opportunities and providing recommendations.


• Expanding the capabilities of the local staff to contribute effectively to technical and cost proposals and other business development efforts through mentoring and direct training.


• Collaborating with senior management to identify and strategize on new business opportunities and to adhere to established NBD processes


• Managing professional relationships among representatives of private donors/foundations as need arises (may include proposal writing, report writing, ongoing communications and meetings, etc.)


• Leading the continuous improvement of the company’s systems for identifying, tracking, and pursuing new business opportunities, developing proposals and budgets, and managing institutional knowledge.


• Contributing to the development and implementation of external relations strategy vis-a-vis existing and potential funders


• Liaising with organization’s global NBD team and Representative on upcoming proposal opportunities, coordination of inputs and communication.


• Contributing to writing and editing of donor program reports, program briefs, presentations, and other informational materials designed to promote the organization’s capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s degree (i.e. MBA, MPA, MPH) or its equivalent experience.


• Minimum 5 years of experience related to international development with preference in the health sector.


• At least 3 years of direct experience with NBD (program design, proposal coordination and writing) with a variety of donors strongly preferred.


• Outstanding English writing skills required; all applicants will undergo a writing evaluation


• Excellent diplomatic, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills


• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated coordination and problem-solving skills;


• Self-starter, able to achieve results and establish and adhere to timelines with limited supervision;


• Developing country, cross cultural work experience


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and program management applications

Competencies

• Professional demeanor with attention to detail.


• Sound judgment, and commitment to local development.


• Ability to work independently as a team leader with superior organizational skills.


• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.


• Ability to create and execute strategy.


• Problem solving for solution development.

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you through an application to wycliffe.dorbeleit@gmail.com vacancy page before close of business 6th March 2015. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.