Job ID
50673
Job Title
Business Development Officer
To work for
Base Line
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Identify and qualify opportunities across all service lines, targeting development agencies, INGOs, diplomatic missions, and private-sector clients.
2. Monitor tender portals and donor procurement notices (UN, EU, GIZ and comparable donors); maintain a submissions calendar.
3. Prepare and deliver capability statements and introductory presentations.
4. Coordinate bid preparation with technical, MEAL, and finance teams; manage timelines, compliance checklists, and submission logistics.
5. Draft non-technical proposal sections in Arabic and English.
6. Maintain complete CRM records of all contacts, interactions, and pipeline stages.
7. Support partnership and consortium discussions.
8. Deliver monthly pipeline, conversion, and win/loss reporting.
9. Represent the firm at sector meetings, working groups, and conferences.
10. Coordinate with Prague and Dubai counterparts on cross-border opportunities.
2. Monitor tender portals and donor procurement notices (UN, EU, GIZ and comparable donors); maintain a submissions calendar.
3. Prepare and deliver capability statements and introductory presentations.
4. Coordinate bid preparation with technical, MEAL, and finance teams; manage timelines, compliance checklists, and submission logistics.
5. Draft non-technical proposal sections in Arabic and English.
6. Maintain complete CRM records of all contacts, interactions, and pipeline stages.
7. Support partnership and consortium discussions.
8. Deliver monthly pipeline, conversion, and win/loss reporting.
9. Represent the firm at sector meetings, working groups, and conferences.
10. Coordinate with Prague and Dubai counterparts on cross-border opportunities.
Qualifications
• Established network among international organisations, NGOs, diplomatic missions, or the Damascus business community
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Marketing, or related field
• 3–5 years in business development, partnerships, grants acquisition, or institutional sales — preferably in consulting, research, or the development sector
• Demonstrable contribution to won contracts or funded proposals
• Working knowledge of donor procurement processes
• Professional written and spoken Arabic and English (tested at interview stage)
• Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office
• Ability to work independently against targets
• Tender and proposal writing experience
• Familiarity with research, MEAL, or market intelligence as a service offering
• Additional languages (French, German, Turkish, Czech etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Marketing, or related field
• 3–5 years in business development, partnerships, grants acquisition, or institutional sales — preferably in consulting, research, or the development sector
• Demonstrable contribution to won contracts or funded proposals
• Working knowledge of donor procurement processes
• Professional written and spoken Arabic and English (tested at interview stage)
• Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office
• Ability to work independently against targets
• Tender and proposal writing experience
• Familiarity with research, MEAL, or market intelligence as a service offering
• Additional languages (French, German, Turkish, Czech etc.)
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining strong client relationships, and managing prospective opportunities from initial engagement through contract signing.
Damascus-based, with occasional domestic travel and possible regional travel subject to visas. Compliance with company security and duty-of-care procedures is mandatory. Regular coordination across time zones.
The postholder will handle confidential commercial and client information and must observe the firm's confidentiality, anti-corruption, and data protection policies. Facilitation payments and undisclosed commissions are prohibited.
Damascus-based, with occasional domestic travel and possible regional travel subject to visas. Compliance with company security and duty-of-care procedures is mandatory. Regular coordination across time zones.
The postholder will handle confidential commercial and client information and must observe the firm's confidentiality, anti-corruption, and data protection policies. Facilitation payments and undisclosed commissions are prohibited.
Salary and Benefits
1. CV (max 3 pages)
2. Cover letter (max 1 page) describing one opportunity you personally converted into a signed contract or funded project — your role, the obstacles, the outcome
3. One client-facing writing sample in English (max 2 pages)
About us
Baseline is a consulting company specialized in the fields of (MEAL) monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and data collection established in the Syrian capital, Damascus, during the prolonged Syrian Crisis by group of Syrian experts.
PraDam Group, a consulting firm operating in Syria through its local arm, Baseline Consulting and Research, is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer.
PraDam Group, a consulting firm operating in Syria through its local arm, Baseline Consulting and Research, is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 31, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 30, 2026
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CV Language
English
