Business Development Advisor

Description

Position Summary: A professional who supports the identification and development of business opportunities, prepares technical and financial proposals, and contributes to DID’s business development strategy in Latin America. Key Highlights: 1. Identify and develop financing and business opportunities. 2. Support the formulation of robust technical and financial proposals. 3. Contribute to the organization’s strategic positioning. **Who We Are** In Latin America, we are Desarrollo Internacional Desjardins (DID), a Canadian non-profit entity. Our objective is to share the experience of the Desjardins movement with other financial system institutions in developing countries, aiming to enhance knowledge that promotes financial and economic autonomy for underprivileged populations through access to a variety of financial services adapted to their needs, contexts, and knowledge. In 2023, DID opened its regional office in Latin America (BRAL), delivering services from Colombia to the region on social topics including financial education, migrants, environment, among others. **Position Background** The incumbent actively collaborates in identifying and developing business opportunities. In addition to contributing to the preparation of service proposals, they influence decision-making processes and the definition of business development strategies. They are also responsible for designing and drafting robust and persuasive technical and financial proposals for various technical assistance projects, applying a blended finance approach. **General Responsibilities** * Identify financing opportunities, conduct strategic market monitoring, and contribute to generating and articulating DID’s market intelligence for Latin America and the Caribbean. * Maintain an updated tracking system for opportunities, strategic partners, funders, and calls for proposals, facilitating organizational decision-making and commercial planning. * Conduct preliminary analyses of eligibility, relevance, and viability of business and financing opportunities to support institutional prioritization efforts. * Support building and strengthening relationships with funders, implementing partners, allied organizations, public entities, financial institutions, and other strategic regional actors. * Coordinate and support the preparation of concept notes, letters of interest, technical and financial proposals, and other documents required for DID’s participation in competitive processes. * Consolidate and coordinate technical, programmatic, operational, and financial inputs from Latin American teams and headquarters to formulate new initiatives. * Ensure proposals comply with DID’s institutional guidelines and requirements established by funders and strategic partners. * Identify high-value strategic events, conferences, forums, seminars, and platforms for DID’s institutional positioning in Latin America and the Caribbean. * Coordinate the participation of DID executives and representatives in national and international events, including logistical arrangements, institutional agendas, and liaison with organizers. * Research, structure, and prepare supporting documents, speeches, presentations, interventions, key messages, executive presentations, and institutional materials for the participation of the regional leadership and other DID representatives. * Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with the regional office, headquarters in Canada, project directors, and technical experts involved in institutional development processes. * Update and manage information related to opportunities, proposals, partnerships, and projects in institutional information systems and CRM. * Effectively manage deliverables, ensuring adherence to established deadlines. * Perform any other tasks assigned by their supervisor or necessary for the performance of their duties. **Desired Profile** * University graduates in International Affairs, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Public Administration, or related fields, with specialization or master’s degree in related areas. * Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in at least two of the following areas: project formulation, development of technical and financial proposals, management of institutional partnerships, international cooperation, engagement with multilateral agencies and donors, or organization of institutional events and strategic positioning. * Strong writing and synthesis skills. Proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Word, Excel, and MS PowerPoint). * Excellent priority management, execution speed, and organizational sense. * Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, overseas partners, and funding agencies. * Strong communication skills. * Knowledge of the international cooperation ecosystem in Latin America. * Minimum B2 level English proficiency. * **Legal authorization to work in Colombia.** * Understanding of challenges related to financial autonomy, economic and social development, as well as international trade and development (DevTrade) approaches. (Desirable) * French language communication skills, or willingness to learn French, constitute a significant advantage. (Desirable) **Position Conditions** * **Duration**: Indefinite-term contract. * **Labor Conditions**: Colombian Labor Code provisions shall apply. * **Start Date**: To be determined, September 2026. * **Remuneration**: Remuneration will be determined according to current salary scales and the selected candidate’s experience and profile. Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning **Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility** At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! **Trade Union (If applicable)** **Job Family** **Unposting Date** 2026\-08\-16