Business Development Associate

Plan International

DIMENSION OF THE ROLE
The Business Development Associate plays a key role in advancing Plan International Egypt s ability to mobilize and manage resources in humanitarian and development contexts. Working as part of a dynamic and cross-functional Business Development and grant management team, this role focuses on identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, contributing to the design of innovative project ideas, developing proposals, and supporting the compliance and reporting of ongoing grants.
In addition to supporting Plan s core fundraising efforts, the Associate brings specialized knowledge of funding streams, donor priorities, and emergency programming. S/he will track funding trends, build institutional knowledge of key donors (e.g., DG-ECHO, UN agencies, the private sector, EU, AICS, AICED, etc.), and contribute to concept notes, proposals, and donor reporting, in collaboration with technical, finance, and program staff.
While the primary focus is on funding and grants, the Associate will also contribute to broader business development processes as required, supporting integrated programming across development and emergency portfolios. The role further collaborates with the Grants Compliance Coordinator to ensure compliance with PII standards and donor requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
This position is essential in ensuring that Plan Egypt is well-positioned to access funding, deliver timely and accountable responses to crises, and build resilience among the most vulnerable populations.
As a staff member of a child-centred international development and humanitarian organisation, the Business Development Associate will commit to complying with Plan International s standards and policies related to Safeguarding and PSHEA (Preventing Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse), gender equality, inclusion, and diversity. All Plan International staff are expected to uphold the organisation's values and behaviours in every aspect of their work.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
-Donor Engagement and Intelligence

-Monitor donor platforms, networks, and communications to identify new institutional funding opportunities aligned with Plan Egypt s strategic priorities.
-Support the maintenance of donor opportunity mapping and pipeline trackers, including deadlines, eligibility, thematic relevance, and geographic scope.
-Compile and organize donor profiles, calls for proposals, and donor requirements to inform proposal development and strategic engagement.
-Support the Business Development Manager in donor engagement by preparing briefing materials, background notes, and documentation aligned with donors priorities.
-Proposal Development

-Support the development of high-quality, timely concept notes and proposals in coordination with technical and program teams.
-Assist in preparing budgets, narrative sections, annexes, and other proposals.
-Ensure that all proposal files, approvals, donor communications, and submission documents are properly filed on SharePoint.
-Reporting and Compliance for Grants

-Collaborate with the Grants Compliance Coordinator to review donor reporting templates, timelines, and donors requirements.
-Assist in compiling, formatting, and reviewing project reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency with donors and organizational standards.
-Support the documentation and archiving of grant materials on digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint) for audit readiness and knowledge management.
-Humanitarian Preparedness and Coordination Support

-Participate in internal emergency preparedness discussions and coordination meetings, providing insight into funding landscapes and response mechanisms.
-Maintain familiarity with Egypt s humanitarian context and contribute to internal strategy discussions on positioning Plan Egypt for future humanitarian funding opportunities.
-Ensure proposals meet donor requirements, reflect humanitarian standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE), and align with Plan s global humanitarian mandate.
-Knowledge Management and Learning

-Maintain an updated library of successful proposals, donor guidelines, and reference materials.
-Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons learnt from funding submissions and project implementation.
-Coordination and Communication

-Liaise with National Offices (NOs) and local donor representatives as directed by the BD Manager to support information exchange, proposal submissions, and follow-ups.
-Assist in scheduling and documenting donor or NO meetings, workshops, or internal coordination sessions related to business development.
-Support logistics and coordination for design workshops and kick-off meetings, ensuring timely preparation of materials and documentation.
-Cross-Cutting BD and Development Support

-Contribute to the broader business development function by supporting proposal development, donor research, and coordination efforts when required.
-Participate in design workshops, stakeholder consultations, and internal planning sessions to align funding opportunities with strategic goals across both humanitarian and development programming.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:
Qualifications
-Bachelor s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, non-profit management, international development and communication
-3-5 Year experience in business development or resource mobilization roles and grant writing, within the non-profit sector, development agencies or humanitarian organizations.
-Preferable, prior experience working in humanitarian settings or emergency response contexts, with an understanding of donor expectations in crisis or conflict-affected environments.
-Proven track records