[Hiring] Business Development Associate @Triangle

Role Description

The Business Development Associate will support the implementation of Triangle’s business development strategy, including:

• Monitoring and developing business development opportunities
• Coordinating bid documents and proposals
• Conducting research into target markets, clients, partners, and competitors
• Supporting outreach and programme development
• Contributing to the effective coordination of Triangle’s business development pipeline

The preferred location of the position is Beirut, Lebanon, but exceptional candidates may work remotely either part-time or full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Affairs, Political Science, Law or related field. (Required)
• Native-level ability to communicate effectively in English. (Required)
• Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable, while French or Spanish are assets.
• Excellent writing and research skills in English. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of the funding structures and mechanisms of humanitarian and development actors. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in policy, research, and media. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with programme, technical, and management teams. (Required)
• Excellent analytical, writing, organizational, and coordination skills. (Required)
• Relevant professional experience working in the humanitarian, development, research, consulting, or related sectors. (Required)
• Experience in business development, proposal development, sales, finance, and/or partnership development. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience conducting market, client, partner, donor, or business development research. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience supporting the development, coordination, and/or submission of proposals or bids. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience employing data manipulation software and analysing quantitative data. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant donor funding, procurement, and development mechanisms. (Preferred)

Requirements

• Identify, scan and track upcoming business development opportunities in Triangle’s target markets.
• Conduct market, client, partner and competitor research and produce succinct briefings on relevant business development opportunities.
• Research and write assigned proposal sections including those on methodology, country and project background information, humanitarian/development conditions, sectoral best practices, workplans, levels of effort, financial information, and other information required for proposal compilation.
• Coordinate proposal development support as assigned, including information gathering, maintenance of files, proposal consolidation and submission.
• Research target markets, clients and tender agency requirements to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Organise and maintain client and consultant rosters and support the identification and engagement of consultants or subject matter experts for project assignments.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, manipulation and presentation to support business and programme development.
• Support recruitment processes and the preparation and editing of consultant profiles and proposal documentation.
• Support Triangle Directors and the Business Development Department with pipeline management, bid/no-bid processes, outreach and day-to-day business development coordination.
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen and streamline business development processes, documentation and coordination across Triangle’s programmes and operations.
• Assist with organising Triangle events, consultations and roundtable discussions.
• Contribute to client and partner outreach and Triangle’s online presence.

Benefits

• Triangle offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.