Business Development Manager
Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We make a difference where it is most needed.
Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. We do that where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where underdevelopment keep families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem and Cordaid.
Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. We do that where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where underdevelopment keep families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem and Cordaid.
Our Business Unit Entrepreneurship is looking for a
Business Development Manager
(min. 28 hours per week)
(min. 28 hours per week)
The relatively new Business Unit Entrepreneurship (BUE) is active in fragile areas such as DR Congo and Sierra Leone. BUE aims at broadening opportunities for local businesses and allowing local small and medium sized entrepreneurs to grow and create job opportunities. Departing from a ‘do no harm’ approach, indirectly BUE aims to contribute positively to local peace and stability dynamics. To achieve maximal social impact BUE combines Business Development Services, access to finance and conflict sensitive technical assistance.
Your tasks
As Business Development Manager you are responsible for identifying sound business opportunities to support our mission. Together with other BUE staff you develop commercially viable cases for Cordaid and for the funding clients.
You build a network with international businesses and with the international market for institutional donors and philanthropy, which are needed to achieve the unit’s desired results. You represent Entrepreneurship in various platforms and networks. You maintain relationships with strategic donors and funders as you have a leading role in fundraising for the Unit. You plan, budget and monitor activities in order to develop these partnerships. Your goal eventually is to build a mutually profitable relationship between those parties and the unit Entrepreneurship.
As Business Development Manager you are responsible for identifying sound business opportunities to support our mission. Together with other BUE staff you develop commercially viable cases for Cordaid and for the funding clients.
You build a network with international businesses and with the international market for institutional donors and philanthropy, which are needed to achieve the unit’s desired results. You represent Entrepreneurship in various platforms and networks. You maintain relationships with strategic donors and funders as you have a leading role in fundraising for the Unit. You plan, budget and monitor activities in order to develop these partnerships. Your goal eventually is to build a mutually profitable relationship between those parties and the unit Entrepreneurship.
Your profile
• You have a university degree in Business Administration or Business Economics
• You have at least ten years of relevant work experience of which five years in Business Development
• You have affinity with development cooperation and social entrepreneurship
• You are an entrepreneur, creative and open to innovative solutions
• You have a relevant international network
• You have worked with Small and Medium Sized enterprises, both in Cordaid countries and in the West
• You do not hesitate to travel to fragile areas
• You have a track record in fundraising (including institutional donors)
• You have proven social and interpersonal skills
• You are proficient in public speaking and have the ability to present Cordaid
• You are fluent in English and at least one foreign language, preferably French
• You are a dynamic team player with a strategic view
• You have a university degree in Business Administration or Business Economics
• You have at least ten years of relevant work experience of which five years in Business Development
• You have affinity with development cooperation and social entrepreneurship
• You are an entrepreneur, creative and open to innovative solutions
• You have a relevant international network
• You have worked with Small and Medium Sized enterprises, both in Cordaid countries and in the West
• You do not hesitate to travel to fragile areas
• You have a track record in fundraising (including institutional donors)
• You have proven social and interpersonal skills
• You are proficient in public speaking and have the ability to present Cordaid
• You are fluent in English and at least one foreign language, preferably French
• You are a dynamic team player with a strategic view
What we offer
• a responsible position in a professional organization
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged
• a global organization with a focus on diversity
• good working conditions
• a gross monthly salary of € 3.273, - up to € 4.740, - based on a 36-hour week, depending on years of relevant experience
• a position for one year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible
• a responsible position in a professional organization
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged
• a global organization with a focus on diversity
• good working conditions
• a gross monthly salary of € 3.273, - up to € 4.740, - based on a 36-hour week, depending on years of relevant experience
• a position for one year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible
More information
If you are interested in this position and you meet all requirements, please send in your application (motivational letter + cv) before March 9th with the ‘’apply’’ button onhttp://www.cordaid.org/en/about-us/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/, for the attention of Mandy Verbeek, HR Advisor. An assessment will be part of the selection procedure.
If you are interested in this position and you meet all requirements, please send in your application (motivational letter + cv) before March 9th with the ‘’apply’’ button onhttp://www.cordaid.org/en/about-us/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/, for the attention of Mandy Verbeek, HR Advisor. An assessment will be part of the selection procedure.
For information about this position you can call Peter van Poortvliet, Director Entrepreneurship, tel. +31703136300. For more information about Cordaid visit our website: www.cordaid.org
Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.
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