ROCKBlue is an international non-profit with a mission to help ensure water and sanitation to over 2 billion of the world's poor that currently lack these basic, life giving, essentials. Founded in 2013 and registered in the United States and South Africa, ROCKBlue is currently in five countries, working with 18 towns/cities that provide water and sanitation to over 22 million people. You can find out more about us on our website. This is an opportunity to be a part of ROCKBlue's Mission and to make a substantial contribution in the lives of millions. It is also an opportunity to strengthen your CV and credentials in one of the most important aspects of any organization - business development.
Position Description The ROCKBlue Consultancy is offering a unique opportunity to get involved with our dynamic organization. You will learn invaluable skills, expand your professional contacts in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and work with a diverse group of people, situated around the world, including our Roster specialists. The small nature of our organization offers many opportunities for advancement as well as exposure to all business activities.
This position requires an awareness of ROCKBlue's market, community, clients, and partners, as well as potential partners and clients. The Business Development Officer will be responsible for increasing business opportunities for the ROCKBlue Consultancy.
Authority The ROCKBlue Business Development Officer works directly under the supervision of the Managing Director (MD) and will be given authority to direct ROCKBlue resources towards business development opportunities.The Business Development Officer will have access to ROCKBlue's confidential archives, marketing materials, Google Drive, and Salesforce CRM software.Purpose The Business Development Consultant is a primary resource for ROCKBlue's business development, with an initial emphasis on research, the front end of the BD cycle.
Duties and Responsibilities The Business Development Officer will:
Work to identify new business opportunities and track priority ones once identified. This includes researching publicly announced donor funded projects and compiling additional opportunities the organization learns about through its network.Report to the MD on updates, changes, and any potential issues.Assist in generating presentation materials as needed for business development purposes.Communicate with and oversee others involved in proposal preparations and submittalsOperate and manage ROCKBlue's databases, records, and other materials professionally and appropriately to protect the integrity of the database according to ROCKBlue's values.Use Salesforce CRM software to manage new partners, clients, and opportunities.Suggest marketing, sales, and other materials for ROCKBlue Consultancy to increase business opportunities.Requirements and Qualifications Rudimentary knowledge of water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) in the developing world with a preference for having at least one international assignmentEnthusiastic and mission-drivenStrong project management skillsTeam player, effective in interacting with team membersStrong business development sense, goal-orientedUndergraduate degree with a preference for an engineering degreeExperience in business development is preferableEnglish proficiency (written and spoken) and good communication skills.Accessible to ROCKBlue Consultancy clients and partners (e.g., aid agencies, development organizations, international engineering firms, and development financial institutions) with a preference for being located in the Washington DC area.Other skillsTime Commitment Ability to dedicate 4-6 hours per week, virtually and to delegate work to others to advance important pursuits.
Remuneration This is currently a volunteer position with a goal to convert this to a paid position dependent upon the success of new business generated.
Contact Details If interested, please send a letter indicating your availability and interest as well as your resume/CV to ******,
Job Type: Part-time
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