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: Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (Central Office). See www.swnepal.com.np for location.

Reporting to: Business Development Lead (BDL) and CEO

• Lead and anchor the overall proposal development process for the development sector, 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.  

• 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)

   

To apply:

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 indicating your current address no later than 31st July 2022 at [email protected].

*Covering letter or any other experience certificates are NOT required at this stage*

We give priority to candidates who live within a comfortable commuting distance from the SWN office in Maharjgunj/ Panipokhari, Kathmandu

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