Business Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead early identification, screening, and tracking of Calls for Proposals (CFPs) relevant to Asia Pacific priorities
• Drive filtering and prioritization of funding opportunities aligned with regional strategies
• Develop public funding proposals, including drafting, editing, and integrating stakeholder contributions
• Oversee assembly of proposal components, including background materials, annexes, and donor templates
• Prepare concept notes, expressions of interest, and full proposals
• Contribute to strengthening public funding capability through guidance, tools, and training
• Support regional public funding reporting and maintain pipeline entries in BBCRM
• Facilitate information flow between Business Units, thematic teams, and enabling functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience
• Fluency in English
• Experience communicating with business, government, or program leadership
• Experience designing and directing multiple complex projects
• Experience preparing and presenting project proposals and written communications
• Experience working with corporate/NGO partners or government agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with bilateral/multilateral public funding mechanisms
• Experience in project design, concept development, and proposal packaging
• Understanding of conservation, climate, or sustainable development issues in Asia Pacific
• Experience writing successful public funding proposals
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural professional experience

About the Company

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in 1951, TNC impacts conservation in 79 countries and territories through science-based, innovative solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges.