Business Development Coordinator

Want to use your fundraising, research and communication skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as a Business Development Coordinator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you’ll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Institutional Funding and Partnerships Team has been tasked with supporting WaterAid UK (WAUK) to grow the size of its programmes through restricted income. It is expected that this growth will primarily come from institutional partnerships with some of the world’s leading bilateral and multilateral development agencies, including FCDO and other bilateral governments, World Bank and other multilateral development banks, and newer climate financing. Within this context, the Institutional Funding and Partnerships Team is leading on the operationalisation of this growth as well as increasing the expertise and capability of the staff working on resource mobilisation and institutional partnership building.

This is a full-time permanent role that can be based in the UK, or any of the following WaterAid Programme Countries – Mozambique, Pakistan, Zambia.

How to Apply

To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by:

* Submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. * Please indicate your location and the right to work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Applications will close BST 23:59 on Sunday 4th September 2022. Availability for video interview is required week commencing 12th September 2022.

The role of the Business Development Coordinator is pivotal in supporting two distinct but interconnected phases of the business development process i.e. tracking and positioning for forthcoming opportunities with donors and potential partners, and developing winning bids and proposals.

In this role, you will undertake desk-based research on funding opportunities, donors, partners and the external funding context, as well as coordinate the production of key documents for external use eg programme impact case-studies and example, early bid qualification documents, and opportunity specific materials and capacity statements.

You’ll also:

* Coordinate, develop, and perform due diligence processes eg ethical checks and early stage funding opportunities * Coordinate and support the development of guidance tools and templates, and develop and maintain a library of key organisational information and resources * Manage Funding mailbox, and organisational data on key external donor sites

The ideal candidate will have demonstrative experience of supporting business development and bid management processes (e.g. opportunity scanning and knowledge of key data sources, desk-based research, project management/process coordination)

To be successful you’ll also need: * Excellent research and analytical skills * Excellent attention to detail and ability to develop quality materials for external use in English * Proven experience of working in a busy office with some key stakeholders working remotely across different countries * Ability to coordinate and manage administrative and specialist information sources for varied audiences * An interest in international development work

Location The role will be based in the following WaterAid Country Programmes subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.

This is a full-time permanent role that can be based in the UK, or any of the following WaterAid Programme Countries – Mozambique, Pakistan, Zambia. This post will have to work closely with colleagues that are currently based in the UK, so time zones that make working in another country practicably feasible will be a consideration when choosing applicants. WaterAid supports flexible and hybrid working.

Salary Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below:

• UK: Grade 6 – GBP 28,952 – 30,481
• Zambia: Grade D – ZMW 358,619 – 398,067
• Pakistan: Grade D – PKR 1,186,967 – 1,685,445
• Mozambique: Grade D – MZN 2,276,300 – 3,020,054

Additional Information In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your right to work eligibility in the country to which you wish to work.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at [email protected].