About the Role
Jouri for Research and Consulting is recruiting a Business Development Manager (BDM) on behalf of a leading international development consultancy. The BDM will play a strategic role in driving business growth across the MENA region by securing new opportunities, building partnerships, and positioning the firm as a trusted partner to major international donors.
The successful candidate will manage the full business development cycle — from pipeline development and capture planning to proposal submission and client engagement — ensuring the firm maintains its competitive edge in a fast-evolving consulting landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Strategy
- Design and implement the business development strategy and operational plan.
- Lead the end-to-end bid lifecycle, including opportunity analysis, bid/no-bid decisions, and proposal development.
- Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline, aligned with strategic priorities.
- Provide market intelligence and donor insights to inform leadership decisions.
- Ensure compliance with donor procurement rules (EU, FCDO, World Bank, USAID, UN agencies).
Partnerships & Representation
- Establish and nurture partnerships with international consulting firms, NGOs, think tanks, and experts.
- Represent the firm at donor meetings, conferences, and sectoral events.
- Strengthen relationships with existing clients and contribute to long-term account strategies.
Proposal Development
- Coordinate technical experts, finance teams, and partners for high-quality, compliant proposals.
- Oversee quality assurance of technical and financial bids.
- Develop and refine internal tools, SOPs, and templates for proposal preparation.
Leadership & Capacity Building
- Manage and mentor junior staff, consultants, and interns within the BD team.
- Support the firm in diversifying into new markets and services.
- Capture lessons learned to improve future performance.
Marketing & Visibility
- Prepare tailored marketing collateral, capability statements, and success stories.
- Contribute to communications efforts to enhance the firm’s thought leadership and visibility.
- Build the company’s profile across digital platforms and professional networks.
Qualifications & Experience
- 6–8 years of proven business development experience in international development consultancy.
- Track record of winning large-scale contracts funded by EU, FCDO, World Bank, USAID, UN agencies, and other donors.
- Strong expertise in humanitarian and development programming (e.g., monitoring and evaluation, governance, resilience, peacebuilding).
- Experience in leading consortia bids and managing donor compliance.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English (another UN language is an advantage).
- Postgraduate degree in international development, economics, political science, management, or related field.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and proposal management systems.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic international consultancy, working at the forefront of development programming. As Business Development Manager, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping the firm’s future impact, building influential partnerships, and contributing to sustainable solutions for some of today’s most pressing challenges.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to ‘Jouri for Research and Consulting’ via the following form: