SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for a:
Regional Business Development Manager
(Based in Tirana, Albania)
SNV Netherlands development organization is committed to eliminating poverty and inequity in emerging markets. With more than 1500 professional technical advisors located in 90 offices in more than 30 developing countries, we provide strategic and contextualised advisory, knowledge and advocacy services to more than 1800 leading public, private and social sector organisations in Africa, Asia, the Balkans, and Latin America to accelerate and sustain their fight against poverty.
As Business Development Manager you will support the unprecedented drive of SNV Balkans towards becoming a financially viable enterprise, independent from Dutch subsidies, by 2013.
The Balkans is in a unique period of time as the countries strive to join the European Union. Development is rapid but inequality is increasing and poverty continues to exist in rural areas and urban pockets. Within this context SNV works on rural and regional economic development, and linking EU accession with equitable development.
SNV is looking to rapidly further diversify its resource base, considering the phasing out of DGIS subsidy for the region, Next to traditional funders in the development market, of which the EU will remain the most influential, this may lead SNV to engage with alternative partners, including foundations, companies, banks, and investment funds.
Reporting to the Regional Director and working in tandem with a local business development specialist, you will support the SNV Balkans Regional Management Team, and specifically the sector leaders, in achieving regional targets set for resource mobilization. For this, you will be expected to proactively engage on market exploration, branding, partnership development. You will also quality control in proposal management, including eligibility requirement, staffing, costing and business development support systems and materials.
You will play a leadership role in ensuring that SNV Balkans is responsive to business opportunities in a highly competitive market, both in existing and as yet unexplored terrains, within the parameters of SNV’s regional strategy.
You will have a strong commitment to services orientation, excellence and a relentless commitment to finding creative solutions.
Responsibilities:
Candidate profile:
Duty station
Name: Tirana, the capital city of Albania
Medical and educational facilities: Medical services are fairly good at private clinics. Pharmacies are present everywhere.
Good education facilities: Several international schools are available.
Security situation: The security and safety situation is good.
Accessibility: Good national and international flight connections
Communication: telephone, e-mail and fax.
CONTRACT DURATION: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal
DESIRED APPOINTMENT DATE: As soon as possible
Application Information:
To apply send your application letter (with justification of how you feel you could contribute to the position and the team), CV, references and the salary and benefit package expectations to: Cobie Dikken, using reference number AL 8054, before 2 July 2010. Only applications by e-mail and in English will be considered.
More about SNV Balkans
Balkans is one of the regions to chart a new course to a sustainable future without a subsidy of the ministry, which offers opportunities for innovation. SNV Balkans provides advisory services to improve access to water and sanitation. In terms of increased income, employment and production, SNV Balkans concentrates on tourism, forestry and the fruits and vegetable sector. The European Union accession process continues to be the driving force for development work in the region. We work in Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Tirana, as the capital city of Albania with a population of around , is centrally located on the coastal lowlands (altitude 200m), surrounded by hills and mountain ranges. The winters last from December till February and are rather mild. The summers are dry and warm. The security and safety situation is quite good. Tirana is a modern city with all modern facilities and commercial services. It has a large number and variety of shops, restaurants and bars; availability of food and other supplies is quite good. Medical services are fairly good at private clinics. Pharmacies are present everywhere. Several international schools are available. Good housing opportunities, if desired with garden. Electricity supply (220V) is erratic; power cuts occur regularly. For sensitive equipments, stabilizers and backups are advisable. Drinking water can be bought in bottles.
Other teams in Albania are generally located in more mountainous regions of Albania, 4 to 5 hours drive from Tirana. Road conditions vary from very poor (high clearance vehicles necessary) to paved mountainous roads in fairly new condition.
SNV is an international development organisation of Dutch origin with over 40 years of experience in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are dedicated to a society in which all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organizations. SNV strives for impact in two areas “Income, Employment and Production” and “Access to Basic Services”. At regional and country level we make more specific choices consistent to national poverty reduction strategies aligned to the Millennium Development Goals. SNV is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands and is diversifying its funding base.
SNV is present in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans, services over 2000 clients and employs 1400 national and international staff. For more information on SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, visit our website:
