In the role of Assistant Manager, the team member will be responsible for providing support to the Strategic Initiatives/Business Development team. The key responsibilities include:

• Support in identifying bid opportunities by scouting various donors/client websites.
  
• Assist in the proposal development process in coordination with technical teams.
  
• Manage documentation and upkeep of databases using MS-Excel and MS-Word.
  
• Synthesize and analyse data from databases to draw insights.
  
• Prepare presentations to disseminate the synthesised insights.
  
• Conduct donor, competitor, and partner analysis.
  
• Add value to the proposal review and writing process.
  
• Initiate new areas of business or partnership development independently, collaborating with technical teams.
  
• Work with emerging area leaders to establish their thematic focus area as a vertical business line within MSC.
  
• Conducting scanning and scouting activities for new business opportunities and tenders on various clients' and donors' websites.
  
• Understanding and interpreting RFPs, Terms of Reference (ToRs), Expression of Interest (EOIs), and collaborating with technical teams for end-to-end EOI and Proposal development.
  
• Evaluating MSCs past work/projects to determine relevance to RFPs/EOIs.
  
• Proactively scouting donors, strategic partners, and consultants, and documenting relationships for nurturing and future collaboration.
  
• Creating compelling capability statements and pitch decks to support business development efforts.
  
• Analysing data related to proposal submissions, win rates, and opportunities, presenting the analysis to senior management.
  
• Maintaining and updating databases owned by SI using MS-Word and MS-Excel, coordinating with Technical Teams for updates.
  
• Assisting in the preparation of reports (MS-Excel, PPT, or Word), donor scoping, competitor analysis, quarterly proposal reporting, collaterals, and other documents.
  
• Coordinating and communicating (verbal/written) with External
  
• Consultants/associates for existing or prospective opportunities as needed.
  
• Establishing and enhancing MSCs brand presence in emerging areas by liaising with internal points of contact, organizing, and providing support during meetings.
  
• Coordinating with internal teams such as Administration, Knowledge Management, and Finance/Legal based on work requirements.
  
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
• Proficient in MS-Word and MS-PowerPoint.
  
• Possesses advanced skills in MS-Excel.
  
• Desirable knowledge includes familiarity with the financial services sector, financial inclusion in developing countries, the role of digital technology in financial inclusion, and awareness of sector developments and major donors.
  
• Advantageous experience in high-level or C-level executive search, facilitating partnerships, and business development.
  
• Willingness to work in a demanding and results-oriented team environment.
  
• Adaptable to frequent changes in priorities.
  
• Flexibility to work in a deadline-bound environment.
  
• Willing to work beyond regular working hours as needed.