Business Development Officer (Home-based)

Recruitment notice: Business Development Officer

27 June 2023

 

Conflict Management Consulting (CMC) provides monitoring & evaluation and research services, as well as technical assistance in fragile, conflict and post-conflict countries. We work for international organizations, governments and civil society organisations, deploying multi-national and highly specialised teams of experts. Our in-house staff and global network of consultants offer in-depth thematic expertise on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, stabilization, violent extremism, governance and migration.

CMC offers the following services:

·        Evaluation of programs and projects using qualitative and quantitative methodologies;

·        Quantitative and qualitative social research, including in hard-to-access areas;

·        Advisory services in the fields of humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding;

·        Mentoring, capacity building and quality assurance of local partners;

·        Development and implementation of M&E frameworks;

·        Third Party Monitoring.

1.      THE JOB

As Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead and support proposal writing for assignments for EU institutions, the UN system, the World Bank, USAID, GIZ and others) in English; the ability to produce proposals in French is a strong advantage.
• Identify new opportunities targeting specific region and globally.
• Map and establishing local partnerships in countries where CMC operates.
• Identify and engage with our network of experts.
• Support the company’s communication strategy.

2.      WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

Working for CMC provides an excellent career opportunity. You will be part of a global and growing team, and you will be on a steep learning curve, expanding your thematic and technical skills, as well as gaining experience with a large variety of national and international clients. CMC is to a large degree driven by our shared commitment to doing interesting and important work.

3.      QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Relevant Master’s degree in social sciences or economics;
• At least 3-4 years of relevant work experience in our field of work, including experience in developing bids for research, monitoring and evaluation opportunities are a requirement;
• Familiarity with the procurement mechanisms of any of the main international donors, including the EU and USAID;
• Experience in working in the following sectors: security, peacebuilding and conflict management, migration; experience in monitoring and evaluation assignments is considered an asset;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Word, SharePoint, Teams;  
• Excellent English communication and writing skills; 
• Excellent networking and persuasive conversation skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with senior experts and partners.
• Very strong presentation skills;
• Experience in graphic design is an asset;
• Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and against tight deadlines.

4.      KNOWLEDGE

You are well-informed about global political and social relations and developments, and you have a good understanding of the major actors in international development and peacebuilding ;

·        You have a strong interest to expand your knowledge of CMC’s main fields of work.

5.      WORKING CONDITIONS

• The position is full-time and home-based;
•  The start date is as soon as possible and when we have identified a suitable candidate;
•  There will be a three-months’ probation period;
• You will have 24 vacation days per year in addition to national holidays;
• You will closely work with CMC’s Business Development Manager, CMC’s Managing Director and the project implementation teams. 

6.      HOW TO APPLY

If the above applies to you, send us your application no later than 19 July 2023. Please include the following (all mandatory):

•         A CV (any format) including two professional referees which CMC could contact;
•         A one-page cover letter;
•         Three examples of written outputs in English that you have produced, such as methodologies, reports, papers, articles, university thesis, or other types of research.
•         Expected monthly salary.

You are encouraged to apply before the deadline and seek out more information about us on www.cmc-consulting.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.