What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hybrid- New Business Development Officer position at Counterpart International, Inc.?
Overview
Counterpart International is seeking an Officer to join the New Business Development (NBD) team. The Officer will report to a Program Manager on the NBD Team and serve as a Proposal Coordinator or Proposal Manager on United State Agency for International Development (USAID), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of State (DOS) proposals.
The position is ideal for a candidate with 4-5 years’ experience in international development who has recently completed their higher education and an interest to build their career with a mission-oriented international development non-profit organization. Counterpart is committed to supporting career growth and we prioritize training, professional development, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Proposal Coordinator or Proposal Manager on USAID, USDA and/or DOS proposals.
- Provide coordination and administrative support to proposal teams, including:
- Editing, formatting, and packaging of technical and cost proposals.
- Documenting discussions and decisions in important meetings.
- Ensuring information, folders, and documents are appropriately saved on SharePoint.
- Supporting the logistics of Counterpart staff and consultant travel.
- Developing and writing past performance, resumes, and qualification statements.
- Assisting with proposal's schedule development, outline, calendars, data calls, and content research. Drafting Teaming Agreements for partners.
- Representing Counterpart at industry events and at partner meetings as needed.
- Support ongoing knowledge management efforts and appropriate documentation on SharePoint.
- Provide overall logistical support to the NBD team, including travel logistics, meeting coordination, and documenting minutes of meeting.
- Manage and maintain Counterpart’s SharePoint funding opportunities pipeline. This includes adding new entries and updating existing entries daily.
- Support market research efforts to inform the growth strategies, decisions to pursue USAID, USDA, or DOS opportunities and support the analysis of Counterpart’s pipeline.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree required ;Master’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Public Management, or other relevant field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working in international development including program management, business development, or field experience.
- Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong writing and formatting skills.
- Comfortable working and communicating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and under pressure against tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, self-directed and curious.
Preferred
- Previous experience coordinating USAID or DOS proposals.
- Experience using SharePoint.
- Familiarity with USG procurement regulations and processes
- Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.
The salary range for this position is $51,552- $82,459 annually.
Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to recruiting@counterpart.org. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: Counterpart will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Salary : $51,552 - $82,459
