Business Development Consultant

Job Description

1. About IRC

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria – more than half of the country’s population – are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

2. Consultancy Title

Business Development Consultant

3. Application
All candidates should submit the following to be considered for this opportunity:
• Resume and the Consultant Profile
• Detailed technical proposal describing the methodology and the topics which will be covered.
• Financial proposal taking into consideration all service expenses such as accommodation, transportation, meals… etc. IRC will handle all logistical expenses including venue, coffee breaks, lunch, and stationery.
• Name and contact details of three professional references related to a similar experience.

4. Project Location(s)

Gaziantep, Turkey with few remote activities

5. Purpose / Project Description

The objective of this consultancy is to enhance IRC’s partners’ capacity in business development and proposal writing. The consultancy will be delivered through a workshop and mentorship journey. The participants will develop the necessary skills to write a winning proposal, seize funding opportunities, and develop a strategic business development plan.

6. Training Content

The training content aims to cover the following key areas:

Proposal Writing

• Overview of funding sources: public/institutional, private donors, and international organizations.

• Trends and challenges in the current funding environment for NGOs in Syria.

• Key components of a successful proposal.

• Understanding donor requirements and guidelines in proposal requests.

• Common pitfalls in proposal writing and how to avoid them.

• Using data and evidence effectively to support your proposal.

Business Development

• Key elements of a BD strategic plan.

• Aligning BD strategic plan with mission and vision.

• Donor engagement techniques.

• Translating strategic plans into operational plans.

• Developing action plans with clear roles and responsibilities.

7. Training Methodology

The trainer will use a combination of interactive presentations, case studies, practical examples, and group exercises. The Participants will have an opportunity to discuss ideas, apply skills, and engage in practical learning.

Training language is Arabic and English

8. Detailed Deliverables and Timeline

Deliverables

Estimated # of days

Prepare the training materials and presentation.

2

Deliver advance training( In-person)

4

Follow-up and review BD strategic plan for 5 partners ( In-person and Remotely )

10

Deliver training report and pre-post evaluation

2

The training will be in-person while the mentoring journey could be mixed between in-person and remotely .

Qualifications

9. Trainer Background

• Bachelor’s and preferably master’s degree in management, governance, business administration , NGOs management or any similar fields.

• More than 7 years of extensive experience in proposal writing and business development.

• Strong knowledge of the Syria context and donor landscape.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and training skills.

• More than three years of experience in training and coaching.

• Fluency in Arabic and English is required

10. Key Working Relationships

The consultant will work closely with the Capacity-sharing Senior Manager, Grants Senior Coordinator and Partnership Coordinator for Turkey and NWS.

11. Timeline

The service should be delivered within 45 days starting from the day of signing the contract and payment will be made upon completing the requested deliverables.