Business Development Specialist

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Muslim Aid Full time

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

As the Business Development specialist, you will be taking on a leadership role in the organisations plans for seeking growth in new markets through institutional relationships. These include (but are not limited to): the Middle East (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), Canada, and Europe. This is a senior technical position that performs a variety of complex business development work across the organisation.

About the Role:

Develop donor and new market engagement strategies and associated implementation plans Engage internal and external senior stakeholders, influencing as needed to ensure that your team can maximise all opportunities. Engage, build and manage relationships with targeted donors in new selected markets. Coordinate efforts with other team members responsible for income generation from Trusts and Foundations, corporate donors, and high-net worth donors. Lead a comprehensive donor scoping and mapping exercise for donors in targeted new market. Continuously, update this mapping document based on engagement with prospective donors. Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources Provide grant management oversight on portfolio of grants funded by new Market donors and serve as primarily focal point for donor communications. 

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need:

Postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, programme management, or equivalent. Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge of overseas markets and/or experience of successfully fundraising in a different market to the UK. Experience with Middle Eastern Donors is highly desirable. Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations. Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications. Excellent networking and influencing skills, both internal and external. Specifically experience of supporting cultural change within an organisation, influencing sideways and upwards to gain buy in and active support from senior staff as needed.

Why you should apply:

As the Business Development Specialist, you will play a critical role to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio that Muslim Aid implements globally. In this position, you will lead the organisation's plans for growth in new markets through institutional relationships, You will work closely with partners, country offices, and donors, contributing to improving systems within the department. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to grow, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us: 

37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)  Hybrid working Paid time off for medical appointments  2 hours lunch break on Fridays  Time off in Lieu (TOIL)  Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 



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