Strategic Development Specialist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zinc Network Full time
About the Role

Zinc Network is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Development Specialist to join our Strategy Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing high-quality strategies, workshops, campaigns, and programmes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

As a Strategic Development Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing strategic plans and programmes for our clients, including FCDO, USAID, DOS, and foundations.
  • Conducting research to inform concept notes and proposals, and ensuring that they include Theories of Change (TOC) that reflect clear impacts, behavioural outcomes, outputs, and activities.
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts and researchers to ensure accurate and compelling content and audience insights in proposals.
  • Working closely with pricing analysts and program managers to ensure activities described in concept notes and proposals are properly budgeted, staffed, and supported by project examples.
  • Ensuring alignment of proposed strategies with client priorities and development goals.
  • Supporting the development of innovative approaches and methodologies for project design and implementation.
  • Developing clear agendas and strategies for Zinc's workshops, events, trainings, and sprints, ensuring the use of human-centered design and participatory methods for participant engagement.
  • Ensuring each assigned project has a clear TOC, supported by a project narrative that informs project communications, work planning, and reporting.
  • Closely coordinating with the research team, synthesizing research findings into actionable recommendations and strategic insights for assigned projects.
  • Working with project managers on assigned projects to draft change stories for clients.
  • Supporting the development of campaign/creative, digital, and research briefs on projects.
  • Supporting the drafting of key analytical documents, including political economy analyses, conflict and context analyses, and gender and social inclusion assessments.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in international development, communications, behaviour change, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or international development.
  • Experience with human-centered design, behaviour change, and/or program design and strategy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular business hours to meet proposal deadlines.
  • Experience with proposal writing or business development in the international development sector preferred.
  • Familiarity with major clients in international development (, FCDO, USAID, DOS) and their strategic priorities preferred.

  • Development Director

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom 4050 Development Llc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a visionary Development Director to elevate our fundraising strategy and help shape the future of our organization. As a key member of our Senior Management Team, you will lead and deliver a strategic approach to fundraising, in alignment with our organisational needs and priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead a...

  • Strategic Financial Leader

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Strategic Blue Full time

    Job Description**About Strategic Blue**Strategic Blue is a leading provider of cloud procurement, cost management, and optimisation services. Founded in 2010, we specialise in helping commercial and public sector organisations achieve their financial goals through effective cloud financial operations.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Financial...

  • Strategic Business Development Specialist

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom CDW UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Business Development Specialist to join our team at CDW UK. As a key member of our sales and partnerships team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic relationships with our partners.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning and Execution: Work closely...

  • Strategic Business Development Specialist

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom CDW UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Business Development Specialist to join our team at CDW UK. As a key member of our sales and partnerships team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic relationships with our partners.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning and Execution: Work closely...

  • Head of Strategic Finance

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Head of Strategic FinanceJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to join our team as a Head of Strategic Finance. This is a 12-month contract, reporting to our highly experienced and well-respected Finance Director.About the Role:This is a pivotal time of change for our organisation, and we are looking for someone who can...

  • Head of Strategic Finance

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Head of Strategic FinanceJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to join our team as a Head of Strategic Finance. This is a 12-month contract, reporting to our highly experienced and well-respected Finance Director.About the Role:This is a pivotal time of change for our organisation, and we are looking for someone who can...

  • Strategic Partner Development Specialist

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom CDW UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Partner Development Specialist to join our team at CDW UK. As a key member of our sales and partnerships team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic relationships with our partners.Main ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning and Execution: Work closely...

  • Strategic Partner Development Specialist

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom CDW UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Partner Development Specialist to join our team at CDW UK. As a key member of our sales and partnerships team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic relationships with our partners.Main ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning and Execution: Work closely...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom RBW Consulting Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at RBW Consulting. As an Account Strategist, you will play a key role in developing and executing communication strategies for our pharmaceutical clients.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and execute communication strategies for various healthcare...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom RBW Consulting Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at RBW Consulting. As an Account Strategist, you will play a key role in developing and executing communication strategies for our pharmaceutical clients.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and execute communication strategies for various healthcare...

  • Project Management Director

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Overseas Development Institute Full time

    Job SummaryThe Overseas Development Institute is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Management Director to oversee the day-to-day development and management of projects of medium to high complexity. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of outputs to time and to budget, contributing to and taking...

  • Project Management Director

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Overseas Development Institute Full time

    Job SummaryThe Overseas Development Institute is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Management Director to oversee the day-to-day development and management of projects of medium to high complexity. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of outputs to time and to budget, contributing to and taking...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    1 day ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MCG Talent Full time

    About the Role:MCG Talent is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategic communication plans for government and corporate clients.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement comprehensive...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    1 day ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MCG Talent Full time

    About the Role:MCG Talent is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategic communication plans for government and corporate clients.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement comprehensive...

  • Strategic Partnership Manager

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom 4050 DEVELOPMENT LLC Full time

    About 4050 Development LLCWe are a dynamic company seeking a skilled Business Development and Partnerships Manager to drive business growth through strategic partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with our white label partners.Develop and execute effective account plans to drive business growth.Address partner...

  • Strategic Partnership Manager

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom 4050 DEVELOPMENT LLC Full time

    About 4050 Development LLCWe are a dynamic company seeking a skilled Business Development and Partnerships Manager to drive business growth through strategic partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with our white label partners.Develop and execute effective account plans to drive business growth.Address partner...

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MacGregor Black Full time

    Position OverviewStrategic Procurement Specialist for UKI & EuropeAre you equipped with over three years of experience in indirect procurement, particularly in the domains of Human Resources, Information Technology, or Travel?Do you possess the capability to effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders across the UK and Europe?Have you...

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MacGregor Black Full time

    Job OverviewStrategic Procurement Specialist for UKI & EuropeAre you equipped with over 3 years of experience in indirect procurement, particularly in the domains of Human Resources, Information Technology, or Travel?Do you possess the capability to effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders across the UK and Europe?MacGregor Black is...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    24 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hunter Savage Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Communications SpecialistLocation: Not SpecifiedDescription:At Hunter Savage, we are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team. This exciting role offers significant opportunities for personal growth and development, as you will be responsible for managing internal communications and strengthening...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    1 day ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hunter Savage Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Communications SpecialistLocation: Not SpecifiedDescription:At Hunter Savage, we are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team. This exciting role offers significant opportunities for personal growth and development, as you will be responsible for managing internal communications and strengthening...