New Business Coordinator I/II, Asia

Job Description

Job Title/Grade: New Business Coordinator I/II (Grades 5, 6), Asia

Department: Business Development Management, Development Innovations

Reports to: New Business Director

Date: January 27, 2020

Function of the Position:

This is an early career position on the business development staff contributing to new business development across DAI’s worldwide portfolio. The New Business Coordinator I/II is an integral member of small teams developing proposals across the region. Primary responsibilities (further explained below) are to work with the New Business Director to coordinate proposal development, conduct research and analysis on relevant issues (including through in-country fact-finding travel), and support budgeting, recruiting, and logistics for business development initiatives. This position is most appropriate for someone who likes a fast-paced work environment, teamwork, and developing a diverse set of skills and experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Proposal Coordination: Under the direction of the New Business Director, coordinates the day-to-day activities of DAI staff preparing proposals for new projects. Serves as the information and communications hub on proposal teams, liaising across DAI divisions and with subcontractor organizations. Troubleshoots common problems and proposes solutions, elevating complex problems to senior managers. Tracks adherence to assignments, schedules, and standard DAI operating procedures and informs New Business Director of progress and obstacles that may need to be addressed. Depending on the ebb and flow of opportunities and the current flow of opportunities, moves from one assignment to another.

1. Proposal Development: With oversight from the New Business Director, drafts proposal sections and reviews and revises proposal text. In collaboration with the supervisor, prepares initial budgets for proposed projects using standard spreadsheet programs. Helps identify candidates to propose for project staff positions, documents candidate qualifications.
2. Information-Gathering: With guidance from the New Business Director conducts research and participates in “reconnaissance” fact-finding trips to countries in the region to help prepare new proposals, recruit project staff, and market DAI to prospective clients and partner companies. Supports planning and logistics for information-gathering and marketing trips.

1. Other Services: Provides other services, such as contributing to proposal development for projects in other regions, preparing marketing materials, or providing administrative support, at the request of the New Business Director.

Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

Grade 5: 2 years professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR a Master’s degree.

Grade 6: 3 years professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year experience and a Master’s degree.

Understanding of/interest in the international development field

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong Excel and/or database skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team
• Equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. EOE- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

About the Organization

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments