Business Development Manager At Triangle

About Us

Triangle aims to bridge the divide between policy making, empirical research and the media to produce lasting results for clients, a rewarding environment for its team, and positively impact the communities where Triangle operates. Triangle works to integrates policy, research and media by incorporating empirical enquiry with effective communications, thereby developing clear, concise and effective evidence-based solutions for the organisations we work with. Through this integrated approach, Triangle endeavours to transfer ownership how decisions are taken so that people have a greater say in how policy and development shape their lives.

As a growing organization, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who bring their expertise, ambitions, and innovative project ideas to complement our mission. We work in a multilingual, highly collaborative environment, with staff distributed over multiple time zones and countries. As such, we seek colleagues who can manage projects independently and deliver exceptional results. In return, we offer unusual autonomy and opportunities for growth. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary

As a Business Development Manager at Triangle Thinktank, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization’s future by identifying, pursuing, and securing partnerships, grants, and funding sources. Your strategic vision and relationship-building skills will enable us to expand our reach and impact in addressing pressing societal challenges.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the implementation of Triangle’s business development strategy.

• Identify and track upcoming business development opportunities and non-core asset disposal in target markets.
• Develop leads and analyse research on target markets, partners, and clients.
• Produce succinct written and oral briefings of business development opportunities.

2. Generates new business development opportunities and coordinate proposal development.

• Support Triangle Directors and specialists to manage deal flow, bid/no bid decisions, documentation and metrics relevant to adoption of service.
• Write and research assigned proposal sections including those on country background information, humanitarian/development conditions, sectoral best practices, competitor strengths and weaknesses, and other information required for proposal compilation.
• Identify technical profiles, propose an effective team structure and correspond with consultants on technical and financial matters.
• Serve as a liaison between Triangle Directors, proposal teams, and clients to facilitate information gathering and proposal design.
• Provide proposal support as assigned, including maintenance of files and proposal submission.

3. Support efforts to integrate operations, programming and business development.

• Coordinate collaboration with technical specialists and programme staff to maintain updated factsheets and track-records on Triangle business development and operations.
• Support programme staff to develop practices which contribute to organizational efficiency and contact adherence.
• Participate in coordination meetings and operations working group meetings to improve organizational efficiency.

4. Support Contract Management

• Support operations staff to finalise contracts and agreements; track funding performance and update track records.
• Organize debriefing meetings with clients to collect feedback, incorporate lessons learned, and explore potential business development opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of EU, USG, UN and other major donor organizations’ grant proposal guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian and development programme development, grants administration and procurement practices.
• Proven analytical and research experience, skills, and understanding.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff in in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of shifting priorities and deadline pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and to work independently. Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, One Drive and organizational management software.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, fundraising, or grant writing.
• Strong knowledge of grant and funding processes and regulations.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute growth strategies.
• Results-oriented with a track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Effective collaboration and team-working abilities.
• A passion for research, policy, and addressing societal challenges.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience, including commissions and bonuses for exceptional performance.

Part-time and consultancy options are considered on a case-by-case basis.