Business Development Manager - Washington, DC

About Us:

In 2006, Souktel changed the face of international development--by launching the first job and aid information services on mobile devices. Today, we design and deliver mobile solutions for 20+ leading development implementers across Africa and Asia. This work has earned us praise from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and it’s helped us win accolades at the World Economic Forum and the Silicon Valley Tech Awards. Souktel’s investors include Sadara Ventures--a fund backed byGoogle.org, Cisco, the Skoll Foundation and the Soros Economic Development Fund.

Your Job:

Working in close collaboration with the US Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager supports Souktel’s growing business development team, driving new growth andpartnerships with DC-based funders and implementers. This position is full-time, based in Washington, DC, with periodic travel to Souktel project sites and its Middle East regional office. Compensation is competitive and includes stock options.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities, through intelligence gatheringand partner relationship management.
• Lead pre-bid data gathering and positioning: Carry out competitive analyses for new bids, develop “win themes” and technical approaches, negotiate teaming agreements.
• Prepare bids for major open solicitations and proposal submissions, including technicaldesign and costing, PPRs, capacity statements, and proposal text creation.
• Deliver product demos to current/prospective clients and funders.
• Monitor new sector trends, funder strategies and funding solicitations related to “ICT for Development”; identify key opportunities and help develop strategic plans in response.
• Develop technical resource materials for funders and implementing partners.
• Represent Souktel at key sector events (funder conferences, tech sector summits).

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business administration or development-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in successful proposal development for USAID and other major donors. Focus on “Mobiles for Development” or “ICT for Development” strongly preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of USG proposal rules and regulations; strong knowledge of donorbudgeting processes.
• Prior field experience (Middle East or Africa preferred) managing business developmentand/or projects for large-scale international implementers.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and relationship-building skills; exceptionalwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct daily supervision, under tight deadlines, on multiple/simultaneous bid efforts.
• Ability to travel frequently, on short notice, to field project sites in Africa/Asia.
• Native proficiency in English; authorized to work in the US.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing CRM platforms (Salesforce, Insightly or similar).
• Proficient spoken/written Arabic and/or French.

How to apply:

Please email your CV, a professional writing sample and contact details for two professional references tojobs@souktel.org. Application period ends at 5 pm EDT, Fri. Sep. 26, 2014.