Senior Manager, Business Development

Job title: Senior Manager, Business Development

Company: Plan Canada


Job description: What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children’s rights and equality for girls?Join Plan International Canada and make your mark in the global movement for children’s rights and equality for girls. In our 85-year history, we’ve proven that it’s possible to help transform lives and communities in big and meaningful ways. You’ll be joining a community of determined optimists working in more than 80 countries. Besides believing in our mission, staff say they choose to work at Plan International Canada because of its inspired leadership and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. We’re the first non-profit organization to be inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, generous time off, and a supportive, flexible, hybrid environment that prioritizes your well-being and sustainable high performance. We want our staff to feel supported because there is an urgent need for our work.We know a better future is possible, and we won’t stop until every child can go to school, be safe and survive – until we are all equal.Further information can be found at:SummaryOrganization:Plan International CanadaReports to:Director, Business DevelopmentLocation:TorontoStatus:Contract, full-time (parental leave cover)Grade:8The PositionThis position contributes to the achievement of the annual signing target for new grant acquisitions for the International Programs Department of Plan International Canada.

• They provide strategic support around grant acquisition, including prospecting, diversification and donor engagement, with institutional donors, the private sector, foundations, and development banks.
• This position leads on project design, proposal writing, multi-stakeholder coordination, and relevant internal and external processes. This includes supporting on grants, commercial contracts and if needed, Innovative Finance related bids.

• This position works closely with a diverse team of technical advisors, finance/ compliance managers, and programs managers to develop high quality proposals.
• They also develop supplementary materials, such as briefing notes, idea papers, expressions of interest, concept notes, and presentations.
• This role also entails liaising closely with other Plan International offices, project partners, and stakeholders to ensure relevant, quality submissions.
• The Senior Business Development Manager supports project budgeting and leads donor contracting, per internal and donor requirements.
• This position supports the maintenance of a comprehensive grants pipeline managed through a CRM database and related internal reporting.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• • Demonstrable experience in grant acquisition with the ability to produce a variety of high-quality proposals and relevant materials.

• Prior business development experience working with a variety of institutional donors, e.g., Global Affairs Canada, World Bank, UN agencies, and corporations.
• Strong project design skills, through a participatory approach.
• Exceptional coordination and organizational skills, with aptitude to manage multiple proposals and other deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to research, analyze, synthesize and present information quickly and accurately in line with donor requirements. Also, exceptional attention to detail.
• Broad-based understanding of multiple sectors and approaches to international development, such as education, health, child protection, economic development, climate change, and nexus programming.
• Solid understanding of results-based management (RBM) and other frameworks related to monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
• Experience supporting detailed donor budgets and contracts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and matrix environments for common deliverables.
• An adaptable work style; open to collaboration with diverse personalities; thrives in a fast-paced, evolving work environment and delivers under short deadlines.
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable.
• Prior experience with private sector engagement and commercial contracts desirable

How to Apply:To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply by April 21, 2025.Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $73,000 and $91,000. We comprehensively evaluate a variety of factors to determine fair compensation, including experience, specific job-related skills, and relevant educational or professional training. Additionally, we ensure that compensation is equitable across our team and aligns with current market trends. This role also qualifies for an extensive benefits package and generous paid time off.Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada or the United States (remotely) for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Expected salary: $73000 – 91000 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:10:50 GMT

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