Business Development Analyst (IFI Projects)

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are?

MRC Türkiye is an independent engineering and consultancy company based in Ankara, serving the energy sector since 2009. With 160+ professionals, we deliver end-to-end services across generation, transmission, distribution, energy markets, and energy efficiency, covering the entire project lifecycle from strategy to implementation.

Our track record spans over 25 countries, including Türkiye, Central Asia, Caucasus, South Asia, Middle East, West and Sub-Saharan Africa. We support governments, system operators, regulators, and private investors through power sector master plans, market modelling, demand forecasting, grid planning, smart grid deployment, and investment advisory — combining technical depth with practical, on-the-ground experience.

As a certified R&D Center and long-standing METU TEKNOKENT member, we have a strong record of delivering IFI-supported projects for system operators, regulators, ministries, and private investors — including Power Sector Master Plans, market modelling, demand and price forecasts, grid studies, and decarbonization roadmaps. We help clients make robust, data-driven decisions that strengthen system reliability and support the energy transition in Türkiye and beyond.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from reputable university.
• 2-3 years of experience in proposal writing, business development, reporting, project management, and/or recruitment.
• Familiarity with commercial and tendering processes of International Finance Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank/IFC, EU, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and ADB.
• Preferably, at least 1 year of experience working on IFI-funded tenders.
• Preferably, at least 1 year of experience in proposal writing.
• Preferably, familiarity with the energy sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional networking abilities.
• Results-driven with the ability to work under KPI pressure in a challenging environment.
• Proactive attitude with a strong team-working spirit.

Job Description:

• Monitor and follow up on IFI-funded and/or national tenders and related opportunities.
• Prepare proposals for both international IFI and national tenders.
• Lead multidisciplinary proposal efforts and responses to Expressions of Interest (EoI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), which may require inputs from various technical teams.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of tender documents and requirements.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining partnerships with relevant companies.
• Collaborate with the team to select and identify references and experts for projects.
• Maintain and organize documentation related to proposals and tenders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes and strategies.