Scott Wilson Nepal

Research Firms

Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager

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Research and Development

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Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (central office)|

Experience: More than or equal to 3 years|

NRs. 100,000 Monthly

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Gross Salary: Attractive salary in the range of NPR 100k, plus benefits reflecting skills and experience

Working Days: 5 days a week (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)

Contract: Long-term/Permanent

Reporting to: CEO

Job Overview:

We are seeking a proactive individual to join our team as a Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager. As an aspirant for this position, you will have first-hand evidenced experience in the key themes, processes, financial flows and approaches in the distribution of financial aid mechanisms for international development, including a technical understanding of the contracting process.

You will be politically savvy, with a working knowledge on how the complex processes on international development is formulated, adopted and implemented. You will use this insight for horizon scanning and to advise SWN leadership on downstream funding opportunities.

The Business Development and Strategic Partnership Manager will build commercial acumen and stakeholder relationships and to assess and secure business opportunities locally and internationally. You will assist in bid development – including market research, identifying partners and experts, writing bid sections, preparing submissions, collaborating between teams, reconnaissance missions, due diligence/vetting, supporting negotiations etc.

A strong understanding from experience of the diverse array of organisations that exert power and influence in the processes and outcomes of development with a special emphasis on the developing countries. You shall be familiar with key themes and campaigns in the development agenda such as UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically those which align with SWN focus on developing skills which promote quality of deliverables, entrepreneurship, employment and co-operation.

Skills and experience:

Educated to Degree level in Business Administration, International Relations/Development or a related field
Evidenced experience of building strategic alliances & partnerships with other stakeholders e.g. Governments, donors, INGOs, global bodies
Evidenced experience of working in public or private sector organisation in the international development space. Ideally proven success working for DFID or other donors and a track record of winning major bids
Demonstrable understanding of international development and experience of working in a development environment
Extensive experience in business development in development context, including professional networking
Experience of international programme management and ideally with team of young professionals
Up to date knowledge of best practices in the field of international development, as well as how to achieve scale through partnership and influence with larger organisations and institutions
Track record in working successfully with teams in donor organisations to secure funding with a good general knowledge of the global donor landscape
Experience of working with others in consortia bids to secure funding
Comfortable with social media in promoting organisation and its achievements for wider dissemination of learning and strengths

S/he will also be:

Comfortable with a start-up environment and of entrepreneurial mindset
Commercially astute, pro-active, action-oriented.
Ability to travel locally and internationally for business development

Other considerations:

Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted
Available for interview week commencing 27th October onwards

Applying Procedure:

SWN offers a dynamic and exciting work environment and attractive staff benefits, including flexible working hours.

If you are an action-orientated and astute individual who would like to join our team, to support a dynamic and growing business, please apply by sending your CV (covering letter not required at this stage), no later than 31st October 2019 at [email protected].

We give priority to candidates who live within a comfortable commuting distance from the office in Maharjgunj.

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Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Graduate (Masters)

Required Experience:More than or equal to 3 years

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Project Management

Business Development

Business Analysis

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:NRs. 100,000 Monthly

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Apply Before: Oct 31, 2019

About the organization

Scott Wilson Nepal

Research Firms

89, Krishna Dhara Marga Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Nepal

S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal/ SWN) is a wholly Nepali-owned multidisciplinary research and infrastructure development consulting service, provider. It has leading expertise in Nepal in Third Party Monitoring, capacity building of Local Governments in infrastructure service delivery, and a deep commitment to inclusive social and governance initiatives in different spheres of governance in Nepal. SWN is a choice of international development partners and the Government of Nepal for delivery of quality outputs in the design and management of projects and programmes; green infrastructure development; social protection based programmes; field-based research works on social and governance issues including gender-related areas; and monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes. It has a strong in-house management capability for undertaking the above assignments.

We encourage potential applicants to visit www.swnepal.com.np for more details on our team, location, and our services.