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The Business Development Manager plays a critical strategic partnership role supporting Seed’s country teams and development leadership, with responsibility for independently managing key components of Seed’s pre-award business development portfolio. This role leads the identification, qualification, and pursuit of well-aligned institutional fundraising opportunities that advance Seed’s strategic plan, with a focus on technical partners including health-focused foundations, and bilateral and multilateral donors. The Business Development Manager brings strong professional expertise at the intersection of global public health and partnership development, with a working understanding of health systems strengthening and the global ecosystem of stakeholders engaged in this work. The role is responsible for translating organizational priorities into actionable business development plans, managing complex proposal processes, and building productive partnerships that drive revenue growth.
Job Responsibility:
Independently develop and manage operational plans for Seed’s pre-award business development pipeline, aligned with organizational fundraising goals and country-level priorities
Monitor business forecasts and funding pipelines for bilateral and multilateral partners to identify priority opportunities for Seed to submit competitive bids
Develop and execute strategies for identifying and approaching well-aligned partnership prospects, including technical foundation partners, prime implementers, and institutional donors
Lead and participate in meetings with prospective partners, representing Seed’s strategy, impact, and partnership value proposition
Conduct due diligence on potential partners and funding opportunities, assessing strategic fit, financial viability, and operational requirements
Support and prepare for donor site visits to Seed country offices and partnerships, coordinating logistics and briefing materials
Lead or co-lead complex, deadline-driven proposal development processes, coordinating internal technical teams, country offices, and external partners
Support development of Seed concept notes and proposals, working with global and country teams to translate technical content into donor-aligned narratives, metrics, and budgets
Resolve tradeoffs and competing perspectives across stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality submissions
Maintain and manage proposal timelines, calendars, and task tracking using Salesforce, Microsoft, and related systems
Stay abreast of global health funding trends and strategy shifts among key donors to inform Seed’s partnership strategy and development workplan
Support continuous improvement of Seed’s grants and business development systems in coordination with the Senior Director of Development and cross-functional teams
Serve as a reliable user and steward of Seed’s development tools and processes, ensuring accurate data capture, pipeline visibility, and recordkeeping
Facilitate communication between Country teams, Development, Communications, and external partners, translating technical and strategic concepts for different audiences
Contribute to donor communications materials, including proposal narratives, partnership briefs, and external presentations
As needed, support grant reporting processes, including narrative development and coordination with Finance and Programs teams
Requirements:
6–8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or institutional fundraising within an international nonprofit or global health organization
Demonstrated professional knowledge of global health systems, donor landscapes, and institutional funding mechanisms
Strong experience leading complex proposal development processes and managing cross-functional teams toward shared deadlines
Preferred experience working with or preparing bids for USAID, US CDC, FCDO, Global Fund, World Bank, or similar funders
Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical material into compelling donor-facing content
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions in ambiguous or time-constrained environments
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity and collaborative working style
Experience supervising or coaching staff or consultants, supporting their professional development
Proficiency in cloud-based productivity and CRM platforms (e.g., MS365, Salesforce, Teams)