POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Proposal Writing & Business Development Manager leads Amideast Jordan’s efforts to expand its donor and client portfolio by identifying funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and advancing new business in alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities. The role works closely with the Country Director, headquarters, technical teams in the Jordan office as well as regionally, and external partners to strengthen Amideast’s market positioning and pursue new opportunities.

The incumbent manages the business development process from opportunity identification through proposal submission by researching donor priorities and client needs, pursuing and meeting with new potential clients, assessing Amideast’s service portfolio, and working with technical and operational teams to design responsive, feasible solutions. The role prepares competitive technical and cost proposals, ensures compliance with Amideast’s internal processes, secures required approvals, meets submission deadlines, and maintains relationships with current and prospective donors and clients to support sustainable organizational growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Partnerships

Coordinate the development and implementation of business development plans in collaboration with the Country Director.
Conduct market research and monitor relevant trends to identify potential opportunities and help determine which ones to pursue.
Maintain relationships with donors, local and international government entities, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, and implementing partners.
Maintain an updated pipeline of opportunities and support the development of partnerships that contribute to organizational priorities.
Proposal Development, Writing & Knowledge Sharing

Manage the development of proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and related documents from initial review through final submission.
Coordinate technical, operational, and financial inputs with subject matter experts, program teams, Finance, Operations, and headquarters teams to develop clear, responsive, and feasible solutions aligned with Amideast’s expertise and client needs.
Ensure proposals meet submission requirements through effective review processes, quality checks, internal approvals, and adherence to Amideast procedures.
Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and guidance materials, and provide staff with support and best practices to strengthen proposal writing and business development capacity.
Organizational Contribution

Contribute to organizational discussions related to growth, funding priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Education, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the international development sector, with exposure to areas such as education, academic testing, workforce development, and youth programming.
At least 3 years of experience in business development, including identifying funding opportunities, developing partnerships, and supporting organizational growth.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in proposal development, including preparing successful technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies, foundations, corporations, and bilateral or multilateral donors (e.g., EU, World Bank, UN agencies).
Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of donor procurement processes, compliance requirements, and funding mechanisms.
Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) principles and their application in program design.
Familiarity with Amideast’s technical areas, including education, workforce development, STEM, and youth programming.
Ability to conduct donor and market research and translate findings into effective proposal strategies.
Demonstrated ability to develop competitive proposals and respond to complex donor solicitations, including RFPs, RFAs, and EOIs.
Ability to develop proposals and pitches for private sector companies.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent English writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and technically strong proposal content.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, NGOs, government entities, and private sector partners.
Personal & Leadership Competencies

Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex proposal processes involving technical, finance, operations, and senior leadership teams.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

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