IDE has been in Nepal since 1992, developing market systems that provide simple innovations to help rural communities get out of poverty. Our long-standing presence in Nepal is a testimony to adaptive learning, continual innovation, and commitment to delivering meaningful impact. From the germination of an idea, through research, piloting, and its evolution into impactful and scalable solutions, IDE possesses an unparalleled understanding of Nepal's market dynamics. This deep insight has enabled us to diagnose critical value chain bottlenecks, paving the way for strategic interventions that open doors of opportunity for the marginalized.

Position: Senior Donor Engagement & Relationship Manager

The Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager who has the ability to act as an ambassador and develop relationships for IDE externally, is commercially savvy and able to establish and work within effective proposal teams, and can inspire and build the capacity of our country office teams. We are looking for someone driven by the impact of the work you support iDE to fund and will be motivated to explore new avenues and areas for business development, including expansion into new sectors. We are looking for someone aligned with iDE's ethos and who is a creative and engaged team player. We need a skilled communicator able to interact cross-culturally, as well as across multiple departments. The position will contribute to capacitate IDE Nepal for their outreach to donor communities, enhance their planning and budgeting, and improve their proposal writing skills including:

• Donor Relationship Management
• Business Development & Fundraising
• Capacity Building and Mentorship
• Research & Analysis
• Community Engagement & Program Design

Qualifications:

• Masters or above degree in International Development, Business, Finance, Management, Agriculture/Agri-business or related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years experience leading and managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams
• Multi-sectoral background with technical expertise in climate resilience, agriculture, WASH, public health, and Inclusion & Belonging
• Project design experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience designing project budgets
• Required bilingual, with an English proficiency
• Fluency in languages spoken by other IDE country offices and by our donors and partners is an asset, such as Nepalese, Bangli, Khmer, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Spanish, Amharic, etc.

Essential Skills:

• Proven success record in resource mobilization with bilateral and multilateral donors
• Experience building capacity of country teams in business development and resource mobilization
• Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite. Experience with Salesforce is essential
• Excellent technical writing, editing and formatting skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance
• Highly organized and capable of multitasking
• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and agility
• Skilled facilitator with excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong team skills and ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse team members in a multilingual environment.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application Letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references to the following email ID nepal-recruitment@ideglobal.org by July 1, 2025.

Benefits:

IDE Nepal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Members of Disadvantaged Caste, Ethnic and Religious Groups are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

Source: The Himalayan Times