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Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Business Development
Division/Department: Business Development/ Resource Mobilisation
Location: Delhi/Bangalore
Reports to: Director, Resource Mobilisation and Communication
About Us
Worldwide, 570 million children live in extreme poverty, vulnerable to many factors that threaten their well-being. Children need protection, support and care at each stage of childhood to stay safe, healthy, learning and on track to achieve their potential. ChildFund works with local partner organizations, governments, corporations and individuals to help create the safe environments children need to thrive.
ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.
Job Summary
The Specialist, Business Development will be responsible for maximising income from strategic partnerships with corporates, foundations, institutions, and government agencies. The role-holder will work closely with thematic specialists and resource mobilisation team to deliver the fundraising targets as per Country Strategy Plan of ChildFund in India.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan for meeting fund-raising targets by acquiring grant resources from corporates, institutions and government agencies within the context of the overall fundraising strategy and business plan.
- To work with key internal stakeholders and program teams to develop quality funding proposals.
- To research and identify prospects, develop relationships & nurture networks to build and maintain a pipeline of prospects.
- To keep up-to-date and accurate records of all prospective donors on internal portal, (e.g. Salesforce) for reporting, tracking and evaluation purposes.
- Lead liaising with relevant government departments for technical, financial and positioning collaborations.
- Build relationships with corporate networks, large foundations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies.
- To attend meetings and events to collaborate, network and to strengthen at the state/cluster/National level for organizational relationships.
- To demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks and to develop new skills, as appropriate to support the work of ChildFund in India.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time based on organizational requirement.
qualification/Experience/Competencies
- Post-graduation/graduation in Development Studies /Social Science/ MBA.
- At least five years of relevant experience including sound understanding of developmental / human rights / child rights and protection programs.
- Knowledge of external environment (relevant to development sector including government bodies, donor institutions, forums etc.).
- Ability to do multitasking, work under pressure and deliver quality results.
- Track record of securing large grants from corporate commitment and of sustaining a portfolio of corporate relationships.
- A high degree of commercial awareness to understand the needs of corporate supporters and present fundraising opportunities effectively and tenacity for negotiating major, long-term commitments and contracts.
- Experience of working with the CSR and/ or Events teams from large corporates.
- Ability to work with individuals at the highest level, both externally and internally, including board members.
- A good self-starter and team player who demonstrates willingness to share information and ability to communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge and experience of working with MS Office applications and analytics applications.
- Be gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. 
