Business Development Coordinator - Hillcrest at Think South Africa

• The Business Development Coordinator will provide administrative and coordination support to the Business Development team at THINK, a health-focused NGO. This role will be responsible for assisting with research on new funding opportunities, maintaining the organization's donor database, scheduling meetings with donors and partners, preparing reports, and grant writing and submissions. The Business Development Coordinator will work closely with team members to identify and pursue new funding opportunities and will be responsible for ensuring that all administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct research on potential funding opportunities for THINK, including government grants, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Maintain and update THINK's donor and partner database.
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the Business Development team with potential donors and partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the team as needed, including reports on donor engagement and proposals for new funding opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of proposals in response to RFPs from potential funders.
• Write and submit grant proposals and reports to foundation and corporate funders, in collaboration with the Business Development team.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for grant and proposal submissions and ensure that all submissions are compliant with these requirements.
• Conduct follow-up with donors and partners to track progress and ensure that all necessary information is obtained.
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, international development studies, business or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably in a non-profit or NGO setting.

Beneficial Experience:

• Master's Level qualification.
• Familiarity with health-related issues and international developments in healthcare.
• Experience in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities.
• Experience in grant writing and submissions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for grant and proposal submissions.

Closing Date 09 June 2023