USG Business Development Specialist

Job Description

Planet Aid seeks an experienced USG Business Development Specialist (BDS). The BDS must have extensive experience in administration of the USG grant process, as well as a sound track record in USG proposal writing, thus being able to review and write complex proposals from start to finish. Technical experience in the area of integrated health issues is a plus, but not a requirement. The BDS must be driven, highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities at the same time and manage the proposal development process from start to finish.

In addition to proposal writing and USG new business administration, time will be spent tracking new USG opportunities and building relationships with US Agency for International Development (USAID), CDC and other partners.

Throughout the proposal development process, the BDS will cooperate closely with field and country teams to gather needed information including indicators, CV’s, etc. The BDS will write and edit proposals, at times assisted by other grant writers, and will be responsible for delivering the final product to the relevant USG agency.

Experience Sought:

• Extensive knowledge of current USG trends and initiatives in international development funding
• Excellent skills in analyzing new USG opportunities; RFA’s and RFP’s
• Strong USG writing skills and a systematic handling of the proposal process
• Minimum 6-years experience with USG proposal development and/or USG proposal management and administration
• Strong organizational skills and a systematic approach to solving challenges
• End-to-end experience leading and developing USAID proposals, including a clear understanding of how to strategically read an RFA, key roles and responsibilities on a proposal development team, and proven capacity to deliver high quality, winning proposals.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in international development or other relevant field.
• Must have U.S. Work Authorization.

Compensation and benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Our benefit package includes paid life insurance, company-subsidized health and dental insurance, voluntary vision and short-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter to: Pindjobs@planetaid.org

About the Organization

Planet Aid is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is best known for its yellow bins that accept clothing and shoes to be reused and recycled. Due to its recycling program, Planet Aid is able to support development projects worldwide and is a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Planet Aid is also a member of the Humana People to People Federation, and it works with and supports other member organizations in many developing countries.