Proposal Writing & Business Development Manager

About the role

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 line with the organization’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of business development plans with the Country Director.
• Conduct market research, monitor trends, and maintain an updated pipeline of opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with donors, government entities, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.
• Manage the full proposal cycle from concept notes to final submission, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Coordinate technical, operational, and financial inputs with subject‑matter experts and headquarters teams.
• Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and guidance materials.
• Contribute to organizational discussions on growth, funding priorities, and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Education, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in international development, with at least 3 years in business development and 6 years in proposal development.
• Proven experience preparing successful technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies, foundations, corporations, and multilateral donors.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills; Arabic proficiency highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and leadership abilities to manage multiple priorities and complex processes.

Required skills

• Donor procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Funding mechanisms and MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning) principles.
• Donor and market research to inform proposal strategies.
• Development of competitive proposals and responses to RFPs, RFAs, and EOIs.