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The Role
Lead business development and strategic initiatives across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Responsibilities include developing proposals, concept notes, and thought leadership; cultivating donor, government, and private-sector relationships; identifying regional opportunities; conducting market intelligence; supporting strategic growth initiatives; preparing communications materials; coordinating cross-functional teams; and mentoring junior staff.
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Drive MSC’s Growth in South East Asia and the Pacific!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for impact? Join Microsave Consulting (MSC) as Manager – Business Development / Strategic Initiatives and help shape the future of inclusive finance, digital transformation, and socio-economic development across the region.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead high-impact proposals, build strategic partnerships with global donors and governments, and drive MSC’s regional growth agenda. If you’re entrepreneurial, results-driven, and thrive on turning opportunities into action — this is your chance to make a difference.
Focus: South East Asia and Pacific
Be part of a mission-driven consulting firm creating lasting social and economic change. Apply now!
The Manager – Business Development / Strategic Initiatives will play a pivotal
role in driving MSC’s growth strategy in South East Asia and Pacific by leading
the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and thought
leadership pieces. The role involves cultivating strategic relationships with
clients and partners, positioning MSC as a trusted advisor, and ensuring a
strong pipeline of business opportunities across the region.
This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication, problem-solving,
and strategic thinking skills, with an ability to translate ideas into
actionable business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Proposals
- Lead the development of concept notes, expressions of interest (EOIs), and
proposals, ensuring high-quality, client-focused submissions.
- Work closely with technical teams to design solutions aligned with client needs
and MSC’s expertise.
- Manage the proposal development cycle end-to-end, including timelines,
coordination, budgeting inputs, and compliance.
Strategic Client Engagement
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key donors, governments, private
sector partners, and other stakeholders across South East Asia and the Pacific.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities by scanning donor priorities, tenders,
and market trends relevant to the region.
- Represent MSC at regional conferences, workshops, and client meetings,
positioning the firm as a thought leader.
Strategic Initiatives
- Support leadership in defining and executing new strategic initiatives,
including entry into emerging sectors, geographies, or thematic areas across
South East Asia and Pacific.
- Conduct research and market intelligence to inform MSC’s growth priorities.
- Draft and refine strategic communication materials such as corporate
presentations, practice brochures, and partnership proposals.
Internal Collaboration
- Work with cross-functional teams (technical, research, communications) to
strengthen MSC’s business development systems.
- Mentor junior staff in proposal writing and client engagement.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and ability to identify new growth opportunities.
- Strong proposal writing and storytelling capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, and mission-driven
environment.
- Team leadership and mentoring ability.
Requirements
Qualification & Experience
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy,
Development Studies, or related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in business development, consulting, or donor-funded
project environments.
- Demonstrated track record of winning proposals and cultivating donor/client
relationships.
- Strong understanding of donor priorities (e.g., World Bank, IFC, FCDO, USAID,
Gates Foundation, MCC, ADB), with experience in South East Asia and Pacific
preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
synthesize complex ideas into clear narratives.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently and
proactively.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field
- 7-10 years of experience in business development, consulting, or donor-funded project environments
- Demonstrated success winning proposals and cultivating donor or client relationships
- Strong understanding of donor priorities, including World Bank, IFC, FCDO, USAID, Gates Foundation, MCC, and ADB
- Experience in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including synthesizing complex ideas into clear narratives
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently and proactively
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The Company
What We Do
MSC (MicroSave Consulting) is a global consulting firm advancing social, financial, and economic inclusion in the digital age. It provides research, advisory, implementation, technical assistance, and capacity-building services, partnering with governments, donors, private companies, and local businesses. Its work spans financial services, enterprise, agriculture, health, food systems, rural livelihoods, digital transformation, policy reform, and sustainable development across developing countries worldwide.
