Program Manager Biz Dev & Grants

Job Title: Program Manager, Biz Dev & Grants

Company: CERP

Location: CERP office Lahore

Job Type: Full-Time/permanent

About Us

CERP DATA ANALYTICS is a consultancy division of CERP. Our team excels in providing high-value, data-

Driven insights to both the private and public sectors. We apply our deep analytical expertise to solve

complex problems and create sustainable solutions through evidence-based decision-making.

Job Description

We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager in Business Development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capture business opportunities both locally and internationally, manage HR matters related to project execution, and handle internal and external stakeholder relationships. The role involves a strong emphasis on Health Analytics in the private sector and public sector projects funded by multilateral organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate potential business opportunities to create a robust pipeline of projects, both locally and internationally.

• Develop, write, and submit high-quality proposals across multiple sectors while achieving key performance indicators.

• Develop outreach strategy and execute it. Conduct outreach to potential clients via LinkedIn and other professional networks, with a particular focus on Health Analytics in the private sector.

• Create compelling presentations for proposals and stakeholder meetings, using strong analytical skills to communicate complex data effectively.

• Manage public sector project proposals, particularly those funded by multilateral organisations such as the World Bank, Gates Foundation, UNDP, etc., in areas like public health, education, social development, government technical assistance, market research, and fieldwork.

• Recruit necessary staff for won projects, handling all HR-related matters, and ensuring a smooth handover to the delivery team.

• Support the project delivery teams in the smooth execution of projects, providing assistance as necessary.

• Develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, managing their expectations, and ensuring effective communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Economics, Social Sciences or a related field.

• Strong understanding of the Monitoring and evaluation frameworks, Theory of change, Impact evaluations, Qualitative and Quantitative Research methodologies, sampling strategies and power calculations.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, proposal writing, project management, and grant management, preferably in a consultancy environment.

• Proficiency in Health Analytics and the application of analytics to business strategies is desirable

• Proven success in writing winning proposals, with experience in stakeholder management.

• Strong analytical skills, along with excellent presentation and communication abilities.

• Experience in handling HR-related matters, including recruitment processes.

• Proven ability to manage and execute projects, demonstrating efficient problem-solving skills.