Job: Associate Director, New Business Development

Location: Washington 
Description

Save the Children

Summary

The Associate Director will provide quality control and support to International Programs efforts to achieve greater program impact through the successful pursuit of larger and more strategic funding opportunities. The position provides technical assistance, support and training to field and HQ staff for new business development strategies and tasks from pre-RFA positioning through proposal submission. The primary focus is large-scale, competitive fundraising opportunities from USAID and other public institutional sources

Responsibilities

• Assist Country Offices in proposal development including providing quality control to proposals through the design, implementation and/or review of response strategies and action plans for technical and cost proposals, including writing, reviewing and editing proposal sections, graphics, workplans, budget spreadsheets and narratives; managing partner relations; overseeing final proposal production for submission to donors.
• Develop and/or maintain appropriate systems, procedures, policies and materials to support the identification, selection and response to strategic opportunities.
• Represent SC US as appropriate on strategic opportunities with donors, partners and others, participating as needed in meetings and conferences.
• Strengthen the capacity of staff to respond to strategic opportunities through the creation and/or delivery of formal and informal training and tools, including: country and regional trainings, proposal guides and manuals, and/or one-on-one interaction with IP staff on proposal teams.

Requirements

• 8 years experience in international development, including at least 5 years experience with program/proposal development for large-scale, multi-million dollar international development programs funded by USAID and other public institutional donors
• Prior experience with training staff and the creation of training modules and materials
• Master's degree in international development or related field. Preference for a candidate with overseas field experience.
• Must be willing to travel 25-40%.

Employee Type: Full Time Regular

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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