Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss consulting company specialized in development finance, is looking for a Business Development Analyst / Proposal Writer (with excellent English and French languages). This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the international development finance sector by crafting detailed proposals and innovative technical assistance plans for projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the ADB, EBRD, EIB, KfW, IFC/WB etc.
As part of the Business Development Team, you will work with recruiters, project managers, seasoned banking and finance professionals. Your role will involve writing technical proposals to align with project rationale, local context, selling points, competition, and pricing models. You’ll learn a lot, meet great people, pick up creative challenges. Expectations will be high, but you will get tons of autonomy to drive the impact of your work.
Details:
- Location: home-based/remote
- Input: full-time or part-time (both options are possible)
What you will do (Your Duty):
- Opportunity Tracking: Regularly monitor tender opportunities on various platforms
- Proposal Development: Prepare technical and financial proposals in response to tenders (requests for proposal, RFPs) from international development organizations (including administrative documents and methodology parts)
- Project Planning: Draft work-plans and time schedules for international consulting/research projects
- Technical Writing: Develop comprehensive methodology sections of proposed consulting / research services
- Research and Analysis: Conduct desk research / data analysis on the financial and economic sectors worldwide
- Company Presentations: Create compelling presentations to showcase our expertise
- Stakeholder Communication: Represent BFC in direct communication with international partners and experts
Who we are looking for (Your Profile):
- Education: University degree in economics, finance, banking or another related field
- Expertise: Familiarity with some of the following areas: banking, finance, economic development, private sector development, entrepreneurship, green/sustainable development, agricultural finance, social impact finance
- Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and French
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information, prioritize key points, and grasp the core messages in documents
- Communication Skills: Exceptional writing skills to present ideas in a structured, clear, and convincing way, coupled with strong presentations abilities
- Attitude: Confidence, a “can do” mindset, and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment driven by external deadlines for tenders
What you can expect from us (Our Offer):
- International Environment: Collaborate with colleagues in a global setting
- Supportive Team: Benefit from guidance and support from experienced colleagues
- Diverse Projects: Work on tenders with global reach (Europe, Asia, Africa)
- Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working from (almost) anywhere
- Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects with a high degree of responsibility
How to apply
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you! Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English or French via email at vacancy@bfconsulting.com