Position:  Project Proposal Development Manager (Earlier posted as Business Development Manager)
Remuneration:  Attractive package reflecting competencies and experience.
Working Days:  5 days a week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Contract:  Long-term (2 months’ probation period)
Location:  Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (Central Office). See www.swnepal.com.npfor location.
Reporting to:  Business Development Lead (BDL) and CEO

 Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead and anchor the overall proposal development process, ensuring efficient collaboration between technical teams, external consultants, clients and all relevant stakeholders to deliver high quality proposals, concept notes, etc.
• Administer a structured market analysis to forecast future project opportunities, identify ongoing opportunities and evaluate competitions and prepare quarterly business reports highlighting business development strategies for the firm
• Build effective professional relationships with clients (Multilateral and Bilateral Development Partners, INGOs, Government Agencies, etc.) from a wide range of expertise and academic backgrounds.
• Responsible for winning competitive projects for the firm.
• Carry out national and international portal-based market research, pre-positioning and strategic priority setting.
• Lead marketing activities for the company, which could include organizing stakeholder workshops and discussion seminars.
• Update the contents of the company website and social media to reflect the firm's strengths and ongoing projects.
• Connect with key development partners in Nepal to apprise them of the firm's strengths and capabilities. 

Education and Professional Experience :

• Advanced university degree, i.e. Master's in International Development, Economics, Political Science, Business Management or other related fields from an accredited institution
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a business development manager with a focus on proposal development and marketing. The individual should have an excellent understanding of the development sector.

Core Competencies and Technical/ Functional Expertise:

• Sound Information Technology (IT) knowledge and use of collaborative tools like Trello, Slack, and Google workspace
• Skilled in design and communication tools like CANVA, Piktochart, etc.  
• Excellent ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and implement multiple tasks within strict deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrates high levels of moral integrity, enthusiasm and commitment to the growth of the organization.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual with a dedication to identifying solutions to problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali languages.
• Strong training, capacity building and facilitation expertise.
• Ability and willingness for field travel
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.

Other considerations:

• Good understanding of the Nepali and international development sector
• Available for an interview, week commencing 13th of July 2022 (video conference if necessary)
• SWN offers a dynamic and exciting work environment and attractive staff benefits, including flexible working hours.