Business Development Specialist - Syria (based in Jordan)

Humanity & Inclusion / Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. 

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide. 

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. 

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org 

The Syrian crisis is one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the last 20 years, affecting around 16.7 million people, including 2.05 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Over 5 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighboring countries or Europe. Humanitarian needs are immense, particularly in healthcare, local economy, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities.

From its management office in Amman, HI is leading a large humanitarian program from three different hubs (Beirut, North-West and North-East), along four main pillars:

1. Support to Health Partners: Provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, mental health support, prosthetics, etc.).
2. Humanitarian Mine Action: Includes clearance, risk education, and victim assistance.
3. Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Strengthen individual and collective inclusion of persons with disabilities into basic services.
4. Training and Support to Other Humanitarian Actors: Help other organizations integrate persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups into their responses.

 New sectors of interventions could include Inclusive Education and Economic Inclusion in the upcoming years.

The Business Development Specialist 's main role is to support the program's growth, especially in fundraising. They will work closely with technical leads and program directors to develop funding proposals and ensure coherent communication with donors.

1. Strategic Positioning & Planning:

• Monitor donor priorities and identify funding opportunities.
• Participate in implementing the fundraising strategy.
• Map humanitarian actors and monitor funding trends.

• Strengthen relationships with donors, strategic partners, and international organizations.
• Participate in platforms and meetings to increase HI's visibility.
• Manage donor communication for compliance with their requirements.

• Coordinate proposal writing and project note development, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.
• Participate in writing complex proposals and negotiating consortium agreements.
• Ensure complete and compliant submission of proposals.

• Develop training modules on proposal writing and project cycle management.
• Train staff and local partners on donor rules, regulations, and strategies.