Junior Business Development Officer – Cairo at Forcier Consulting 202 views0 applications

Forcier is a multi-disciplinary research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, and Egypt.

Job Description: Forcier Consulting is seeking a Junior Business Development Officer to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with partners, clients, and competitors across Sudan and the MENA region, from Forcier’s office in Cairo. The Junior Business Development Officer will act as a liaison between the Forcier Sudan Country Office and the global Business Development Department in order to provide accurate logistical, financial, and HR records, as well as contribute to business development activities in the region. This may include frequent writing of proposals, client mapping and meetings, as well as general administrative tasks relating to business development.

The Junior Business Development Officer position is intended to serve as a trial period for both the employee and Forcier, with the hopes that after four months a full Business Development Officer position will be offered. If the four-month period is completed in satisfactory standing, the employee will transition to a full-time Business Development Officer for the following eight months.

Perfect Candidate: Forcier is looking for a Business Development Officer that has a passion for writing, data, making connections- and winning. A sense of ownership over one’s work, and a competitive edge, is essential for this role. We are looking for a gifted writer, with an interest in Sudan and the MENA region, who can help Forcier expand our services in the region. Experience working in business development at a research or international development organization, and on USAID or DfID initiatives, is a definite advantage.

Compensation:

The first four months is considered a probationary period and the position is unpaid but offers a:

· In-country living stipend;

· Accommodation at the Forcier guesthouse; and

· Round-trip flights.

After the probationary period a salary will be offered for an additional eight months, in addition to the living stipend and accommodation.

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Daily tasks:

· Identify opportunities through partner engagement and desk research

· Write proposals for Forcier projects in Sudan, MENA, and other locations across Africa and the Middle East on an as-needed basis

· Assist the Research Team on various aspects of projects, including playing a role in select projects in order to gain valuable research experience

· Identify all potential partners, clients, and competitors in MENA – and select other countries – and establish a database for contact management

· Establish contact with partners, clients, and competitors and represent Forcier in introductory meetings to explain our unique selling points/competitive advantages

· Maintain relationships with existing/new partners through routine contact

· Assist the Global Business Development Department by liaising with the Sudan Country Office team to provide information on country staffing, logistics, financial information, and project updates

· Assist in improving and maintaining new and existing business development resources (templates, CVs, promotional materials, databases, etc.)

Education requirements:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Anthropology, Political Science, English, International Development Studies, or another relevant social science topic.

Required skills:

· Native fluency in English

· Effective ability to pro-actively prioritize and meet strict deadlines

· Interest in Sudan, North Africa, and the Middle East

· Ability to work independently and remotely with little oversight

· Strong Microsoft Office and Internet research skills

· Excellent communication skills

Preferred (but not required) skills:

· Knowledge of Arabic language highly desired

· Experience with grant writing or training in business development

· Familiarity with research, including quantitative and qualitative research methods

· Experience with corporate marketing, branding, or graphic design

· Experience living or working in MENA, or other challenging locations

· Knowledge of the international development industry