Manager - Business Development / Strategic Initiatives

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

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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.