Project and Business Development Officer, SEED, HQ

• Support/carry out research and analysis that will aid in the design of projects and proposals
• Contribute to the development of innovative and successful approaches to proposals and projects, including identifying potential members of the proposed team and consortium partners
• Coordinate/Participate in business development missions and the development of new project concepts
• Contribute to the preparation of documents for proposals, including ensuring full compliance with donor requirements

Project management and implementation

• Support project directors and managers to coordinate project activities, including planification and coordination of meetings, management of external experts, preparation of project deliverables
• Collaborate with the project offices/teams in the execution of daily tasks related to the implementation of the project, including coordination of field visits, monitoring and evaluation, risk management
• Provide support in the preparation of quality project reports, that meet Cowater and the donor’s standards
• Carry out research in support of the realization of certain project activities
• Support the development and monitoring of budgets
• Perform additional tasks and missions according to the needs of the team

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Academic qualifications:

• A Master 's degree in a relevant discipline (project management, economics, political science, international development, business administration, etc.) or equivalent experience.

Required skills and abilities:

• Proven skills in research; analysis; written communication, including writing and reviewing (quality control) reports and proposals
• Proven ability to coordinate project activities
• Professional experience in the design and delivery of development projects in developing countries
• Fluency in English highly desirable and a second and third language considered an asset
• Excellent writing skills (reports, work plans, proposals) in English
• Mastery of the most common IT tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT)
• Organizational skills, focused on results
• Strong team spirit
• Ability to be flexible and take on new challenges

Conditions of employment:

• This position is full-time and permanent, based in Ottawa. Remote working options can be considered.
• In the current context of the Covid-19 health crisis, the functions will be carried out from the home and until further notice.
• International travel: 4-6 times a year for project management needs, technical interventions, and / or for the development of proposals.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 18th or as soon as possible on our Careers Page.
 
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
 
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.