Business Development Manager

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL LEBANON

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We place a specific focus on girls and young women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Lebanon has a range of programmes throughout the country, focusing on adolescent girls and boys and young people. All programmes are implemented in partnership with national and local partners.

Role Purpose 

The Business Development Manager (BDM) leads a Business Development Unit (BDU) and is responsible for the rollout of the Business Development Strategy for Plan International Lebanon’s sustainable growth. The BDM will lead the BDU to further explore and diversify new business opportunities from institutional, corporate and other donors, and update the donor analysis needed for business planning. The BDM will steward relationships with donors and Plan’s National Offices to maintain existing donor funding and access new donor funds.

Dimensions of the Role 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Director of programmes, the Business Development Manager will work closely with a variety of functions to ensure Plan International Lebanon’s growth, including the Programmes team, Advocacy & Influencing Manager, Grants Coordinator and Country Finance Manager amongst others. The BDM will oversee the quality design and timely submission of concept notes and proposal packages that deliver lasting impact for children, especially girls, in line with Plan International Lebanon’s Country Strategy and donor priorities. The BDM will be a member of the MEESA (Middle East, East & South Africa) business development forum and will share relevant information where applicable.

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Location: Lebanon, Beirut 

Type of Role: Fixed-term Contract - Open for Nationals only 

Reports to: Director of Programmes 

Grade: D2 

Closing Date: 5 February 2025 (the position is open on rolling basis and conditional on fund availability)