Business Development Associate – Mumbai, Nairobi, Tunis Full Time

About Voluntās (Latin: will, goal, purpose, meaning)

Voluntās was created from the fundamental belief that all human beings have the inherent right to live a meaningful life. That is why we exist: To realize human potential in all corridors of life – making every workplace, community, and country on the planet full of hope and dignity. Philosophers by heart and advisors by profession, we use our insights to provide evidence-based inspiration, tools and recommendations for our partners around the world.

Voluntās has established offices in Beirut, Copenhagen, Kyiv, Mumbai, Munich, Nairobi, Oslo, Port Sudan, and Tunis. We build on a track record of over 250 projects across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, serving more than 120 clients. We advise private and public sector actors, including international organizations, government agencies, civil society and foundations on how to drive a meaningful change in societies and organizations. Our field of expertise is providing fact-based recommendations and policy options grounded in extensive research and data collection in volatile regions and tailored to increase the impact and sustainability of our partners’ efforts.

Voluntās offers a wide range of services across research, policy, and governance, including context and thematic analysis, public perception surveys, and policy briefs. Under monitoring and social impact, we provide program design, third-party monitoring, evaluations, and social impact measurement. We work on thematic areas such as agriculture and food, children and youth, economic development, education, gender, health, migration, governance, media, peace and security and sustainability

We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to expand our portfolio in existing and new geographies. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, a go-getter spirit, and over 3 years’ experience working on business development or related fields for an international organization, research institute, consultancy, or university.

Your Ethics

• You put honesty above compassion
• You put self-awareness above self-confidence
• You put facts above assumptions
• You put aspirations and hard work above good intentions

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the business development strategy.
• Conduct targeted market research to identify business and tender opportunities.
• Represent Voluntās in client meetings to build relationships and identify potential opportunities.
• Prepare solid technical and financial proposals that meet our client’s needs.
• Develop pitching materials and presentations.
• Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, product development, and operations to achieve business objectives.
• Support and mentor junior staff based across different offices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.

Main Competencies

• Proven track record in business development and securing deals.
• Experience in international settings, including organizations, consultancies, or universities.
• Strong analytical, project design, and drafting abilities.
• Skilled at transforming funding conversations into concrete opportunities.
• Intellectually curious, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven with a high standard for quality and accountability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Advantage:

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.
• Experience with large bi- and multilateral donor programs or procurement tenders.
• Familiarity with visualization and graphic design tools for creating visually engaging materials.

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