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• Steer the development and implementation of
  the country’s business development strategy.
• Design practical strategies to mobilize
  resources in country through the private sector.
• The incumbent will pro-actively explore
  Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships and funding opportunities
  within the private sector in partnership with the Office of Global
  Partnership, Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinate and assist proposal teams on
  proposal development, strategic issues and positioning Intel.
• Build and maintain positive relationships
  with actual and potential donors and communicate and advocate for MSH
  capabilities.
• Track and analyze technical trends, donor news,
  and market data; gather intelligence on opportunities, competitors and
  funders.
• Provide monthly news brief on issues,
  opportunities, and the status of new business activities for the Country
  Representative, the Country Leadership Team, the Regional Program
  Development Manager, Senior Director Program Development and Strategy and
  the Senior Director of Country Presence.
• Maintain the SalesForce data base. Develop
  and maintain a list of actual and potential partners, competitors and
  donors.
• The incumbent will ensure that the Country
  Leadership Team is actively engaged in new business development and
  cognizant of donor trends and funding opportunities.
• Regularly liaise with projects leadership to
  identify and pursue funding opportunities to bridge critical program gaps
  and support operations research”
• Support the Country Representative to promote
  synergistic operations of MSH and implement the Country Strategic Roadmap.
• Support projects to raise cost share through
  identification of opportunities in the corporate sector and other
  non-USAID funded initiatives.
• Actively participate in workshops,
  conferences, meetings and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the
  new business sector.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned and
  mutually agreed with the Regional Program Development Manager and Country
  Representative.

• The ideal applicant for the Management
  Sciences for Health (MSH) Country Business Development Manager job
  placement should preferably hold a Master’s degree in business
  administration, public health, management, or equivalent degree with
  relevant experience.
• At least six years’ experience working in the
  development of complex proposals and managing donor relations.
• Significant experience in grants/contracts management
  and private sector engagement.
• Previous experience working with US
  government rules and regulations required.
• Previous experience and knowledge of
  regulations and policies for non-US donors such as DFID, UN, WB, EU,
  Gates, etc. preferred.
• Prior experience in presenting and
  communicating project/s and country impact.
• Knowledge of the country’s health sector of
  donor priorities.
• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge
  of spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a team-oriented
  environment.
• English language skills required.

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