Business Development Consultant

The consultancy is scheduled for approximately 100 days from March 15, 2026 through September 15, 2026, and may be extended by mutual agreement.Under the guidance of the Director of Programs, the Business Development Consultant will support ICMC’s program growth through the development of high-quality proposals and accompanying budgets for a range of donors, including private foundations and institutional funders. The consultant will work closely with program and finance teams to ensure proposals are aligned with donor requirements, current organizational priorities, and best practices. They will also support donor research and mapping to identify potential funding opportunities.A detailed work plan will be finalized with the selected consultant.Proposal writing:* Up to 5 donor-ready proposals (private foundations & institutional donors). * Draft narratives aligned with donor guidelines and program priorities. * Coordination with other departments, refined technical content. * Final proposals ready for submission.Aligned with donor opportunities -1-2 proposals expected monthlyBudget development:* Detailed project budgets for each proposal * Budget narratives and cost breakdowns * Alignment with donor cost eligibility and internal finance policiesAligned with donor opportunities -1-2 proposals expected monthlyDonor research:* Donor landscape scan (private foundations & institutional donors) * Short donor profiles with funding priorities and eligibility * Recommendations for donor engagement and proposal targeting.Interim mapping by June 2026.HOW TO APPLYVisit https://www.icmc.net/vacancies to download the Request for Proposals document. Deadline for submissions: Friday 27 February