The West and Central Africa & Haiti (WCAFH) Business Unit is conducting an internal and external recruit for a New Business Director (M3). The WCAFH BU portfolio includes current projects and a new business market covering Burkina Faso, Haiti, Senegal, Ghana, the DRC, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and Mali; and covers a wide variety of technical sectors including water and energy, rule of law, civic engagement, public financial management, resilience to climate and food insecurity, trade and investment, conservation, peace, stability, and transition, and early grade reading. The New Business Director will perform as needed in multiple roles for new business development and will contribute to corporate strategy, technical practices, and staff development and supervision. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: Develops effective working relationships with clients, counterparts and stakeholders and continually promotes outstanding client service with corporate office staff and project office teams Proactively tracks upcoming solicitations and informs relevant in-house parties of bids in sufficient time to make bidding decisions and effectively prepare for bids Plans and directs corporate-office new business activities for WCAFH and participates, as needed, on corporate new business task forces with special emphasis on technical approach strategy and proposal team; establishes and nurtures collaborative relationships with potential partners, subaward partners, technical specialists, and donor agencies Oversees and/or leads proposal teams including developing guidelines consistent with corporate policies and best practices Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned team(s) and supervises managers and associates; ensures staff receives regular constructive performance feedback and prompt resolution of problems In collaboration with SVP, develops and supervises implementation of proposal strategies to optimize profitability and win rate Takes initiative to promote business opportunities, implement efficiencies, and realize cost savings for WCAFH Anticipates corporate risk, implements strategies, and takes steps, including those that require cross-departmental and corporate-level collaboration, to lessen impact or mitigate those risks; plans opportunities for knowledge- and solution-sharing across company Externally promotes Chemonics by attending events, networking with clients, and displaying a clear understanding of the past and present portfolio and corporate history Analyzes development funding trends and priorities; formulates strategies, new directions, and techniques to grow the company and improve market share; and networks with clients, consultants, and counterparts regarding new business opportunities Undertakes leadership role in proposal development; analyzing and recommending bid decisions; and conceptualizing teaming, technical approaches, and cost strategies to maximize competitive advantage Applies in-depth technical expertise to new business efforts and Chemonics' knowledge base; conceptualizes and leads proposal, G-trips, and other relevant technical assignments Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Master's degree preferred Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated track record leading and writing winning proposals Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and leading teams Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, outlining, performing, and directing the research and writing of technical documents (reports, proposals) Communicates clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills Leads effective meetings and demonstrated presentation skills Demonstrated experience solving complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluating options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge Operates at advanced levels of authority and control significant activities, budgets, and resources to produce and take responsibility for results Demonstrated leadership, management, organizational, and decision-making skills Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff assigned to a department or several project teams and new business efforts Willingness to travel and work abroad up to 3 months per year Experience living or working in countries making up the WCAFH region preferred Experience working on new business as a current or former employee of Chemonics required French language oral and written proficiency required To Apply: Please visit the Career Center to submit an application by Tuesday, April 27th. Internal applicants are required to notify their supervisor before applying. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Persons with disabilities who need to request reasonable accommodations during the application process should send an email to: ApplicantRequest@chemonics.com.