Position: Associate Manager

Organization: Grameen Foundation India

Location: Haryana

Key Deliverables:
(1) Identify potential funding opportunities by scouting different donor portals such as Devex, NGOBox, fundsforNGO, etc and web portals of bi/multilateral donors, government, philanthropic donors. Screen and share relevant opportunities with the core team;
(2) Develop donor database based on alignment of donor thematic and geographic focus in alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission;
(3) Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, presentations, etc with inputs from Associate Director IR and Programme / Research team;
(4) Develop PowerPoint presentations as and when required;
(5) Effectively collaborate with diverse teams in different locations/ time zones to work on a concept note/proposal under strict deadlines;
(6) Engage with the leadership team, as needed;
(7) Ensure all legal contracts and documentation are in place with donors and paid clients;
(8) Regular updation of donor database on salesforce and excel sheet.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
Applicants must be MBA in Marketing, Rural Development, Forest Management from a reputed university.
Experience:
(1) Minimum seven years of strong experience in business development, donor scouting and management;
(2) Experience of preparing multi-year/ multi crore project proposals and budgets;
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
(1) Excellent business writing skills - proposal, concept notes, program reports;
(2) Skilled in preparing program budgets
(3) Familiarity with requirements of bilateral, multilateral and philanthropic donors such as BMGF/ EU/ DFID/ SDC/ UN Agencies;
(4) Working on pitches for impact investors
(5) Experience of working on competitive bids floated by government agencies;
(6) High degree of proficiency in MS Office;
(7) Good knowledge of Social Media usage;
(8) Ability to multitask, work in high pressure situations, with tight deadlines;
(9) Attention to detail. Logical, concise writing ability
(10) Sound understanding of Financial Inclusion/ digital payments; Livelihoods: Agriculture; Enterprise Development, Health, Nutrition and Women Empowerment;
(11) Familiarity with Project Management tools like Logframe, GANTT chart, Salesforce etc.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
Gross compensation budgeted for the position is Rs. 12 lacs per annum. The compensation offered to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and past salary history.