Business Development and Grant Writing Consultant at Busara Center

Objective of the Consultancy
The consultancy will be under the Food System Resilience and Climate Risk Management (FaRM) portfolio, a team dedicated to empowering low-income and underserved communities through cutting-edge solutions rooted in behavioral insights. This portfolio's work focuses on creating sustainable and impactful solutions for stakeholders in the agricultural sector, food systems, and environmental sustainability.
The Consultant will support the FaRM team in expanding its portfolio, building strategic partnerships, and securing funding opportunities. The consultant will work closely with the Associate Director of the FaRM team and other stakeholders to strengthen Busara’s engagement.
Specific Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities with potential clients, donors, and partners in the agriculture and rural markets space
• Develop and refine pitches, proposals, and presentations tailored to various stakeholders
• Facilitate strategic partnerships with key organizations and funders in the agricultural sector
• Develop compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications
• Collaborate with the FARM team to align business development activities with organizational goals
• Ensure timely submission of all proposals and funding documents

Requirements: Skill and Experience

• Proven experience in grant writing, business development, or fundraising, preferably in agriculture or related sectors
• Strong understanding of behavioral economics and its application in agriculture and rural markets
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with a proven track record of successful grant applications
• Ability to conduct thorough donor research and align proposals with funder priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Consulting Details
Duties of Busara

• The Busara team will provide overall clarification on expectations and technical support as required
• Busara will provide contextual information required, including already generated long list of ideas

Duties of the Consultant
The consultant will:

• Operate from own office other than in exceptional situations and provide own manpower, work facilities, equipment, stationery, supplies, and all operational requirements to carry out the assignment and provide the services required;
• Deliver high-quality service within the agreed timelines
• Liaise with the Technical Director on a regular basis to report progress, and report any issues and/or concerns that may affect the performance of the consultancy in the course of the assignment

Terms
Consultants will be pre-qualified to provide services in the areas identified and thereafter be engaged on a need basis. Individual consultants with academic or research backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As this is a consulting position, it comes without a guarantee of full-time employment position within Busara.