The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Head of Business Development for its Middle East, North Africa, and Ukraine (MENAU) region. This strategic role involves leading business development efforts, aligning with country Strategy Action Plans, and overseeing all phases of the proposal process for institutional donors.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying, securing, and managing funding, providing expert technical advice to country teams, and ensuring compliance with donor policies. This position is open to applicants who are legally authorized to work in Germany, Jordan, or Lebanon.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | International Rescue Committee |
| Department | Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department (CRRD) |
| Location | Germany |
| Region | Middle East |
| Open to | Candidates with the right to work in Germany, Jordan, or Lebanon |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 30 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Head of Business Development will lead regional business development strategies, maintain oversight of the funding pipeline, and provide guidance on donor priorities. Responsibilities include coordinating support for new business opportunities, managing bid leadership, and ensuring effective proposal development from conceptualization to submission. The role also involves collaborating with technical units, country offices, and partners to design winning programs and build strong consortia, while ensuring adherence to donor regulations and IRC's internal processes.
Eligibility
- Substantial experience leading large proposal teams on complex, multi-year, multi-partner proposals with minimal supervision.
- Experience developing and supporting humanitarian and development proposals for NGOs.
- Familiarity with strategies and proposal processes of key government/statutory donors (e.g., US Government, FCDO, EU institutions, UN).
- Experience collaborating with and supporting national and community-based partners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including effective collaboration in multicultural environments.
- Clear, compelling writing skills, with previous experience in proposal writing.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to travel internationally (approximately 20% of time).
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in Arabic is desirable.
- Must have the right to work in Germany, Jordan, or Lebanon.
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Visit the application portal at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Berlin
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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