Country: Canada
Closing date: 03 Oct 2019
Organization: Plan International Canada
Reports to: Senior Manager, Business Development
Location: Toronto (with up to 10% international travel annually)
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Contact level: A
What can you expect from joining a leading organization in the global movement to advance children’s rights and equality for girls?
An inspiring team of intelligent disruptors that challenges themselves to Defy Normal – to be bold, insightful, focused and innovative.
We are one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and here’s why: together, we have created a climate of trust and inclusivity – where diversity in people, ideas and approaches is not only respected, it’s encouraged. We are empowered to command change and build powerful partnerships, with support from passionate leaders to unleash our full potential and learn, lead, decide and thrive.
Further information can be found at: plancanada.ca
The Position
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Development, this position will lead on proposal development and support business development for the International Programs and Philanthropy departments of Plan International Canada.
This position works closely with a diverse team of technical advisors and donor prospect managers to provide high quality project design and proposal coordination support for corporate, major gift, institutional, domestic and other funders. As the Business Development Manager, you will lead on project design, proposal writing and editing, budget development and other financial requirements. This will include coordination with other Plan International offices and project partners to ensure proposals and related materials meet donor requirements, are clear, compelling and well-presented. The Business Development Manager, serves as a vital link between the International Programs and Philanthropy & Marketing teams to ensure quality program design and compliance.
What does success look like?
• Working with the Philanthropy team, Prospect Managers and others in Plan International Canada’s Programs and Public Engagement teams, lead the proposal development coordination for compelling funding proposals for a variety of institutional and private donors, including seasonal campaigns such as Gifts of Hope
• Work with Business Development and Compliance Managers to present project budget information in a tailored, transparent manner for donors
• Support field offices through the design and development of project proposals, budgeting and contracting
• Undertake desk research and incorporate feedback from Technical Advisors and Program Managers in the areas of health, education, food security, economic development, gender, water and sanitation and child protection to ensure technically sound design
• Develop supplementary materials such as infographics, presentations, and training materials.
• Support efficient proposal development, ensuring proposals align with strategy, address match requirements and meet organizational good practice
As our ideal candidate you will have:
• Excellent English writing, editing and proofreading skills, including preparation of successful project proposals
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
• A strong team player and integrator with ability to collaborate across departments and functions within a large, cross-cultural team
• Excellent ability to research and analyze diverse information quickly and accurately in line with donor requirements and Plan International’s principles, mission and approaches
• In-depth and broad-based understanding of multiple sectors and approaches to international development including a wide range of institutional, corporate and other donors
• Understanding of and skills in business development, particularly in the area of grants
• Good understanding of international development issues and related policy debates
• Advanced formatting skills in MS Word and Excel. Skills in other computer software and online tools would be an asset in order to present information in a multitude of compelling and innovative ways
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in order to meet often short deadlines in a multilayered/matrix team environment
• Excellent project management, budget development and contract review skills
• University degree in relevant discipline (international development, communications) and/ or equivalent professional experience
• A passion for mission-driven work and personal values aligned with those of Plan International Canada’s organizational values
How to apply:
To express interest in this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and a high performing team please forward your resume and cover letter to gethired@plancanada.ca by October 3, 2019. Please reference Manager, Business Development in the subject line.
Plan International Canada is an inclusive workplace, and is committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Plan International Canada sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Plan International Canada!