Business Development Manager

Job Description

The Kenan Institute Asia (Kenan), a leading not-for-profit development organization headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand (see www.kenan-asia.org) and conducting economic and social development activities in Southeast Asia, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Business Development Manager to support our expanding regional operations.

The Business Development Manager is based in Bangkok and supports the Director of Marketing and Project Development in communicating overall Kenan messaging and in securing project funding from bilateral and multilateral funders, especially for projects in Vietnam. The position requires extensive travel in the region.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to work with limited oversight in a multicultural environment. He/she will have a passion for development with a strong desire to succeed in business development. The ability to multi-task, meet client demands and deadlines, as well as prioritize among competing priorities are also essential skills for the successful candidate. This is a rare opportunity for a mid-level career professional to be based in Thailand.

Chief Responsibilities:

• Conducting business and project development, including seeking and developing funding opportunities.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including donors, government agencies and beneficiaries.

• Implementing key project components on regional projects.

• Ensuring timely technical and financial reporting from regional projects.

• Contributing to the regional strategy and development of the organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least eight years of professional work experience in international development, business consultancy or a similar field (six if the candidate has an advanced degree).

• Degree in marketing, business administration, economics, international development, communications or a related field in development; advanced degree preferred.

• Knowledge and experience developing project proposals or project designs for international development projects, especially for USAID or UN entities.

• Excellent English communication skills (writing, presentation, editing etc.)

• Native level English skills required.

• Experience studying in, working in, or traveling to Southeast Asia is a plus.

Compensation: A base salary (based on experience) plus commission and a housing allowance.

Process: Submit cover letters and CVs to the Human Resources Department at recruitment@kenan-asia.org.

About the Organization

The Kenan Institute Asia (K.I.Asia) is a leading Thailand-based, non-profit organization serving the sustainable development needs of Thailand, as well as Cambodia, Vietnam, and Lao PDR. Our History K.I.Asia was established on the understanding that the challenges facing Southeast Asia could be best addressed through free enterprise mechanisms, boundary-spanning partnerships and expertise gained through practical development experience. Evolving from a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Thailand, K.I.Asia was founded in as an independent non-profit organization 1996. The Thai government joined USAID, the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust and the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina to provide an endowment for the new institute. In 1999, K.I.Asia was granted charitable status by the Thai government, while the U.S. government granted K.I.Asia IRS 501(c)3 equivalency status. Today, K.I.Asia’s team of professionals draws upon the expertise and experience gained over more than a decade of activities to support sustainable development throughout Southeast Asia, with a special emphasis on Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. Our Activities & Services K.I.Asia’s experienced development experts specialize in designing, managing and implementing sustainable development programs on behalf of our corporate, government and multilateral clients in five main areas: entrepreneurship, business and economic development; public health; youth development and innovative education; sustainable tourism; and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). With over 13 years of on-the-ground experience in the region, K.I.Asia has been entrusted to implement and manage over US $35 million in projects from leading corporations, governments and multilateral organizations. Our Professional Team K.I.Asia maintains an in-house team of over 45 professionals, 35 of whom have attained at least a Master’s Degree or higher. In keeping with our philosophy of leveraging private sector resources to meet development needs, our dedicated team of development specialists consists of former bankers, health professionals, engineers, IT specialists, educators, and government officials. K.I.Asia also has external capacity in the form of our Senior Associates, who work on a project-by-project basis, as well as numerous international contract consultants from a range of professional disciplines. Finally, K.I.Asia has an extensive network of business, academic and government professionals who have benefited from K.I.Asia program activities and now provide guidance and support on select projects. Our Vision K.I.Asia’s vision is to become the leading provider of services for sustainable development in Asia. Our Mission K.I.Asia’s mission is to: • Promote results-oriented, sustainable development in Asia with an emphasis on the Greater Mekong Subregion, by providing project management, consulting, training, and research services on behalf of our corporate, government and multilateral clients; and, • Provide opportunities for our team of professionals to make meaningful contributions to society. Our Core Values K.I.Asia’s core values include: • Stakeholder ownership - providing for participation by clients, partners and beneficiaries • Good governance - high ethical standards, strong internal processes and external auditing • Results oriented - credible and measurable results for all projects • Service to society - activities that provide sustainable improvements to society and the environment • Commitment to employees - providing opportunities for dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to the improvement of the economic, social and environmental conditions in the region • Respect for local cultures - understanding and respect for Asian cultures • Belief in free market mechanisms for development – using the vibrancy of free enterprise to meet development challenges by supporting corporate social responsibility, microfinance, entrepreneurship and small and medium sized business development