New Business Development Officer – Re-advertised

Anera provides humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to advance the well-being of refugees and other vulnerable communities in the Middle East. Founded in 1968, Anera works on the ground with partners in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan to mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serves in their own communities, navigating within local communities and municipalities to get help where it is needed most.

To deliver on its mandate and support the achievement of its mission amidst the growing needs of the communities it serves, Anera in Lebanon is prioritizing the development of new partnerships, new approaches to development and exploration of various resource

mobilization opportunities. Anera is currently working on development of new projects to serve the most vulnerable Palestinians, Syrian, Lebanese and other residents of the country, primarily in the Health, Education, Livelihood, WaSH, and Relief sectors. This assignment will focus on upholding this business development work.

In addition, the incumbent will support the Country Director in identifying new program areas consistent with Anera’s priorities, and in building partnerships and mobilizing an appropriate and sustainable funding base.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Network: map donors, research new regional grant opportunities, meet with potential and existing donors to establish and maintain relationships.
• Assess: map current country-level implementers and potential partners, identify gaps, and conduct rapid assessments for new projects.
• Research: conduct and compile information for proposals, including a history of Anera’s previous work, general background on topics addressed in calls for proposals, and context analyses such as official policies and requirements from the UN, EU, etc.
• Provide technical input: coordinate project design (including sections on stakeholder analysis and conceptual frameworks), results frameworks, and project strategies.
• Manage processes: in coordination with the country and NBD teams, manage proposals from start to finish, including proposal calendars, meetings, and deadlines, as well as drafting and finalizing letters of intent, concept notes, and proposals.
• Report: compile and finalize reports for funders, in coordination with program managers, during and following program implementation.
• Liaise between headquarters and country staff/donors: plan site visits, set up meetings with current and potential funders, and coordinate with field staff and project managers when traveling with donors and members of HQ staff.
• Other relevant work