Business Development Internship – International (Remote) x3

General Description of the Organization:

Orange is a non-governmental civil society organization devoted to alleviating the suffering and improving the sustainability mechanisms of the conflict-affected population. Orange partners directly with affected Syrian populations, delivering humanitarian and development programmes, Livelihood, Education, and Protection, to improve their living practices and sustainability mechanisms.

Orange also collaborates with national and international non-governmental organizations local initiatives responding to the Syrian humanitarian crisis with capacity development programs, to be better equipped with the skills they need to prepare and respond to affected population’s needs and to ensure that these communities, which we work within, are ready for any future disasters.

Job Purpose:

The candidate will be responsible for drafting and editing proposal sections, compiling supporting documents, supporting in monitoring the reporting progress from programmes side, reviewing and vetting RFPs to assist with methodological tool development and capacity statement development. In addition, this intern will assist in maintaining databases and improving business development processes. This position will report to the Program Development Manager and indirect report to the Grants and Partnerships Director.

Duties, objectives and competencies:

· Writing and Editing Proposals and supporting documents, applying initiative and strong writing skills articulate clear, persuasive messages.

· Supporting Proposal Development and assisting with methodological tool development, team assembly, and capacity statement drafting.

· Reviewing RFPs to assist with vetting opportunities and gleaning essential information to incorporate into proposal development.

· Communicating and coordinating with the programmes team to ensure technical information is accurate and integrated into proposals.

· Meeting timelines for deliverables and communicating delays as necessary.

· Maintaining and updating consultant and project databases and workflow management software.

Other

· Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Orange’s Code of Conduct.

· Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Program Development Manager

Requirements:

· Fluency in English required, knowledge of Arabic desirable.

· Strong writing skills in English.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Able to meet strict deadlines and organize time well.

· Able to communicate effectively with team members who may be working remotely.

· Hard-working, proactive and able to prioritise and delegate a demanding workload.

· Knowledge of the MENA region context will be an advantage.

This position is a remote position where the candidate can work anywhere. After this internship, a full-time staff contract will be followed based on the intern’s performance and subject to fund availability.**

Willingness to join us in the office will be an advantage and could be discussed.**

Orange’s Values and Principles:

We believe that:

· Maintaining a positive, healthy, and trusting relationship are central to making the partnership a success.

· Appropriately trained and resourced staff and volunteers are key to effective and efficient service and program delivery in the development sector.

We are committed to:

· Shared responsibility, accountability, and decision-making in any partnership.

· Providing access to high-quality learning to empower people and professionals in the development sector, particularly in the developing world.

· Learning from each other to strengthen and enhance the long-term sustainability of our services and programs for the benefit of children and communities that we serve.

Child safeguarding policy

Orange aims to create an organization that is safe for children but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. Orange’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Orange capacity building must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the Orange Child Safeguarding Policy, which is a statement of Orange’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. Orange reserves the right to change this document.