Role Overview

The Manager – Business Development / Strategic Initiatives will play a pivotal role in driving MSC’s growth strategy across South East Asia and the Pacific. The role involves leading the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and thought leadership materials, while cultivating strategic relationships with clients and partners.

As a client-facing position, this role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate ideas into actionable business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Proposals

• Lead the development of concept notes, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and proposals, ensuring high-quality and client-focused submissions.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design innovative solutions aligned with client needs and MSC’s expertise.
• Manage the full proposal development cycle — from opportunity identification and coordination to budgeting inputs and compliance.

Strategic Client Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key donors, governments, private sector partners, and other stakeholders in the region.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by monitoring donor priorities, tenders, and market trends.
• Represent MSC at regional conferences, workshops, and client meetings, positioning the organization as a thought leader.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support leadership in defining and executing new strategic initiatives, including entry into emerging sectors, geographies, or thematic areas.
• Conduct research and market intelligence to inform MSC’s growth priorities.
• Draft and refine strategic communication materials, such as corporate presentations, practice brochures, and partnership proposals.

Internal Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical, research, communications) to strengthen MSC’s business development systems and processes.
• Mentor junior staff in proposal writing, client engagement, and business development best practices.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and organizational learning initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in business development, consulting, or donor-funded project environments.
• Proven track record in developing winning proposals and building successful donor/client relationships.
• Strong understanding of donor priorities (e.g., World Bank, IFC, FCDO, USAID, Gates Foundation, MCC, ADB).
• Experience working in South East Asia and/or the Pacific is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas clearly.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong proposal writing and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, mission-driven environment.

How to Apply

Send you updated CV to email: rosilia.novianti@microsave.net