Are you looking to grow and polish your Business Development skillset with an international non-profit organization? Then, this is the right opportunity for you to join our team. Read on...

MCD Global Health is a nonprofit global health organization recognized in the United States and around the world as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner.

Our Mission & Vision

We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD aspires to be a premier partner of choice and an internationally recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in applied, cross-national public health solutions. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions.

The Business Development Associate will provide technical and programmatic support for the planning and implementation of activities throughout the business development cycle. This includes:

• As a member of the proposal teams, support the Positioning/Proposal Manager and Proposal Technical Lead in the positioning and development of high quality proposals;
• Manage small scale proposals, concept papers, and other new business initiatives; and,
• Support capacity building for Home Office and Country staff on relevant business development topics.

Essential Job Functions

• Opportunity Monitoring and Research: Regular monitoring and internal dissemination of relevant new business opportunities; and conducting research and analysis on donors, competitors, partners, and country context to information new opportunity assessment.
• Bid Positioning: Support the Proposal Manager and Proposal Technical Lead in all positioning efforts for specific bid opportunities, working on all aspects of partnering, staffing, and technical strategies. This includes, among others:
  • Support partner negotiations, including coordination of scope of work development and handling of pre-teaming agreements and teaming agreements;
  • Support planning for and participate in development of proposal technical strategy prior to bid release; manage communications with partners related to the positioning effort; and,
  • Participate in positioning trips as assigned.
• Proposal Development. This includes:
  • Serving in the proposal coordinator role, support Proposal Manager with proposal team and partner management, monitoring proposal interim and other deadlines, etc.; collaborate closely with proposal team members to anticipate and resolve issues/roadblocks that cause delays;
  • Manage partner communications during proposal development, as assigned;
  • Assist with planning for and participate in proposal technical strategy workshops;
  • Conduct background technical research to inform development of the technical strategy;
  • Assist with drafting of proposal sections such as organization capacity, past performance, staffing, CVs, etc.;
  • Develop proposal annexes, with inputs from proposal technical lead; coordinate with communications team to develop infographics, diagrams, etc. for the proposal;
  • Coordinate with budget lead in development of proposal budget;
  • Working with HR and the technical lead to support the recruitment of proposal key staff;
  • As assigned, coordinate several rounds of reviews of proposal drafts by internal and external reviewers, and ensure version control;
  • When relevant, provide technical inputs to proposal drafts; proofread and copy-edit technical proposal drafts; and,
  • Manage production and submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• BA/BS in international development, public health, or related field; Master’s degree would be an advantage;
• At least one year of relevant work experience, including in international development and/or a public health field;
• Strong computer skills (in the MS Office suite); proven ability in formatting and layout of complex documents; advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Strong research skills; ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize large amounts of data/information to draw conclusion and inform decision making;
• Excellent diplomacy, cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to work proactively, to prioritize workload, to adapt to frequently changing priorities, and to meet strict deadlines with great attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Experience working effectively under time constraints and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-stress environment of business development;
• Fluency in English required; working ability in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be an advantage; and,
• Individual must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Application Requirements:

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

MCD Global Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MCD is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the State Human Rights laws and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. MCD will provide applicants reasonable accommodations as necessary to participate in the hiring and interview process. Candidates who believe they may require an accommodation should consult with the recruiter or hiring manager. MCD may in some cases require medical documentation to confirm the nature of the disability and need for accommodation.