Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager

Area of Expertise: Design and Development of concept notes, Documentation, Project Proposals, Bid documents, Presentations, Report writing etc. Preparation of analytical reports/ monthly/ quarterly/ Half Yearly/ Annual reports, Project Management, Monitoring of ongoing project activities and training.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Development, or MBA in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in NGO/development sectors.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Hindi.
• Strong command of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidates from reputed rural institutes may be considered even with limited experience.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning, Implementation & Oversight

• Guide and support the strategic implementation of field-level programs across focus areas.

2. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure that all projects adhere to internal quality benchmarks and donor-specific guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits, quality audits, and team reviews to ensure high-impact implementation.
• Support the standardization of project tools, templates, and monitoring frameworks.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Act as a liaison with stakeholders across National, State, and District levels.
• Represent DRES in external meetings, workshops, CSR discussions, and consultations.
• Facilitate strong coordination with government departments, CSR donors, INGOs, and local partners.
• Ensure timely sharing of updates, reports, and documentation with all stakeholders.

4. Proposal Development & Fundraising

• Lead the preparation of innovative and fundable proposals, concept notes, EOIs, and tenders.
• Develop budgets, log frames, results matrices, and supporting documents in line with donor requirements.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from CSR initiatives, philanthropic foundations, and development agencies.
• Maintain a strong proposal pipeline and repository of technical documents.

5. Business Strategy & Growth

• Create and execute business development strategies that support the organization’s expansion.
• Identify new sectors, geographies, and themes aligned with DRES’s vision.
• Build scalable, sustainable, and impactful program models for replication and growth.
• Develop pricing and financial strategies for long-term organizational sustainability.

6. Partnerships & Alliances

• Forge strategic partnerships with corporates, funding agencies, and nonprofit networks.
• Negotiate and finalize MoUs, grant agreements, and partnership contracts.
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors and institutional funders.
• Explore opportunities for joint ventures, consortiums, and collaborations.

7. Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Prepare high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for donors and leadership.
• Document success stories, field experiences, and impact case studies for external and internal use.
• Lead donor reporting and ensure compliance with timelines and expectations.
• Support development of training modules, toolkits, and manuals when required.

8. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data insights, M&E findings, and feedback loops to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
• Adapt business development approaches based on donor priorities and sector trends.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence in program delivery.
• Offer technical direction and ensure effective rollout of project activities in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop work plans, timelines, and targets.
• Monitor day-to-day progress and intervene where course corrections are needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 per month

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 22/07/2025