Business Development, Partnership and Reporting Manager
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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Business Development, Partnership and Reporting Manager - Kinshasa, DRC
Location: Kinshasa, Congo (the Democratic Republic of)
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has built a reputation for innovative economic development programming, particularly working with start-ups, and hosts a venture capital arm called Mercy Corps Ventures.
Responsibilities
Partnership Development
- Map existing implementing and potential partners as well as other donor projects, across a variety of technical sectors (including emergency response, WASH, health, protection, market systems development, livelihoods, natural resource management, and social cohesion).
- In collaboration with the Country Director (CD) and Director of Programs (DoP), help build strategic relationships with key stakeholders, peer agencies, and donors that lead towards funding opportunities.
- Work with teams to develop a comprehensive and functional mission-level stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with the country strategy to determine opportunities, and support donor engagement and partnerships management.
New Business Development
- Lead proposal development processes, drafting and producing high-quality concept notes and proposals that support Mercy Corps DRC strategic programming goals.
- Develop systems and ensure all program development/new business development opportunities are systematically managed and ensure regular updates and engagement of the CD, DoP, and Senior Management Team (SMT).
- Ensure new initiatives processes comply with PM@MC standards and are in alignment with Mercy Corps Country Strategy, GEDSI, GDI, and do no harm approaches through the involvement of relevant MEL, gender, youth, and conflict advisors in the design process.
Strategy and Communication
- Support the program leadership on the development of the broader Country Office strategy.
- Develop external strategic communication materials, such as strategic two-pagers, sector profiles, impact reports, program briefings, leadership and positioning pieces, key messages, talking points, and other relevant pieces.
Reporting
- Oversee reporting workflows and processes between Program Teams, senior leadership, and HQ to ensure the timely and quality development, review, and submission of reports and other communication products.
Program Performance and Record Retention
- Support the adherence of teams to PM@MC minimum standards in partnership with the DoP, the PQEL Manager, and the Program leadership.
- Support program kick-off, regular portfolio review, and close-out meetings to ensure that all program information, including deadlines, donor priorities, and requirements, are communicated and understood by the team, and programs are closed in compliance with donor regulations.
Global Brand Positioning and Promotion
- Support the integration of Mercy Corps’ global rebrand within the DRC Country Office, ensuring that brand positioning, key messages, and visual identity are strategically leveraged to strengthen donor engagement, competitive positioning, and fundraising success.
Security
- Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
- Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Requirements
- Education: BA degree in relevant field and MA preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years experience in roles with significant new business responsibility, with demonstrated strengths in program or portfolio management, proposal development, and donor reporting.
- Skills:
- Good familiarity with US and EU donors and corporate, trust, and foundation donors, preferred.
- Familiarity with institutional donor regulations related to reporting requirements and ability to understand and adjust to the donor contractual requirements.
- Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills.
- Experience in staff management, supervision, and capacity building.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-cultural and high-stress environment.
- Languages: Fluent in English and French. Excellent writing and editing skills in both languages required.
- Preferred: Previous work experience in DRC.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading global organization.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package.
About the Company
Mercy Corps is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to creating an inclusive environment and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.