POSITION DETAILS

POSITION TITLE AND GRADE:

Specialist, Business Development  (Grade-7)

POSITION TYPE/DURATION:

Fixed-Term (Two years with possibility of extension subject to organizational needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability)

POSITION LOCATION:

ChildFund India, New Delhi office

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 40 hours per week

TELEWORK ELIGIBLE

Yes

REPORTS TO:

Director, Business Development & Sustainability

ABOUT CHILDFUND INDIA

ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

Our work brings health, education, child protection, youth skilling, livelihoods, and climate resilience into an integrated approach that responds to children’s changing needs as they grow — from early childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood. 

ChildFund India's core values are the principles and beliefs that guide behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Our values of Connection, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, and Diverse Lived Experiences reflect our highest aspirations for how we go about our work every day in the communities we serve and with each other. 

POSITION ROLE

The Specialist, Business Development will be responsible for strategic business development by identifying new funding opportunities, developing concept notes, and preparing high-quality project proposals with required financials. The role will work closely with Thematic Specialists, Program teams to expand ChildFund India’s donor base, strengthen the program portfolio, and achieve grant revenue targets from external donors.

Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire and maintain the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and adhere to ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures; and conduct yourself at all times in a manner consistent with ChildFund India’s  safeguarding principles and standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Donor Engagement

·       Proactively research, identify, and map new funding opportunities and potential funders, including corporates, CSR partners, foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and government bodies

·       Develop and manage a robust pipeline of new and existing donors, ensuring systematic tracking and follow-up of opportunities

·       Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with new funders and strategic partners through networking, meetings, and outreach

·       Monitor and analyse donor trends, funding priorities, and emerging opportunities relevant to ChildFund India’s thematic focus areas

·       Support the development and execution of the organization’s business development and fundraising strategy, aligned with program priorities

Proposal & Grant Development

·       Lead and support the development of concept notes, project proposals, and budgets to mobilize funds from corporates, CSR, institutional donors, and government agencies

·       Work closely with program, finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure proposals are technically sound, compliant, and competitive

·       Maintain an up-to-date reference library of donor intelligence, reports, research, and sector trends to strengthen proposal narratives

·       Organize and maintain ChildFund-related materials, including organizational profiles, project briefs, case studies, and impact stories for donor engagement

Internal Coordination & Organizational Support

·       Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals/concept notes

·       Contribute to continuous improvement of systems for identifying, tracking, and pursuing funding opportunities

·       Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities and develop new skills in support of organizational goals.

·       Undertake any other tasks as assigned based on organizational requirements by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: Graduate degree in Communications, Development, English, or related field. Post-Graduation is preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in proposal writing or development communications. Prior experience leading the writing for large funding/grants is a must.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, speaking & writing in advanced level.

Skills and Abilities: Strong storytelling, editing, and documentation skills. Excellent time management and self-driven attitude. A good self-starter and team player who demonstrates a willingness to share information and the ability to communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders. Experience in writing winning proposals and letters to attract funds from the Government, CSR, and institutional donors. Excellent presentation and writing skills.

Knowledge: Knowledge of CSR and FCRA-compliant formats. Familiarity with social themes (child rights, WASH, education, etc

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

·       Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.

·       Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.

·       Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.

·       Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.

·       Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

·       Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Step 1: HR Pre-Screening: All Job Applications received will be collated by HR and preliminary screening will be conducted based on the minimum education and experience requirements mentioned above. The Applicants that do not meet the education and experience criteria will not be considered further for the selection process. All the qualified applications will be handed over by HR to the Selection Panel.

Step 2:  Qualified applications will be further reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will assess and rank all the applications based on the following factors for a maximum of 100 points:

Job Knowledge (50 points)

Work Experience (50 points)

The written test will be conducted for the most highly rated applications.

Step 3: Based on the written test assessment, applications will be further shortlisted for Step 3 i.e. Interview. The applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel for the final selection, based on the following evaluation factors for a maximum of 100 points.

Job Knowledge and Skills (25 Points)

Work Experience (25 Points)

Teamwork and Collaboration (25 Points)

Communication Skills (25 Points)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary starts at INR 925,000 per annum plus benefits, with scope for consideration for adjustment in line with the experience, skills, and knowledge the selected candidate brings.

Benefits (subject to the provisions of the approved Employee Manual):

·     Provident Fund and Gratuity as per Indian Labour Law

·     Annual Merit-based Performance Salary increase.

·     Health Insurance Coverage - to support the well-being of employees and their families.

·     Leave and Holiday framework that supports rest, renewal, and personal priorities – Annual Leave (24 days), Casual Leave (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days), Special Leave (5 days), Maternity Leave (26 weeks), Paternity Leave (2 weeks), Exam Leave (5 days), Holidays (15 days)

·     Hybrid and flexible work schedule options for eligible roles to enable effective offsite working while staying connected and productive.

·     Learning and Development opportunities to support growth and build future-ready capabilities.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be strictly adhered to throughout the engagement period to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. ChildFund India maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH), and all forms of harm by staff, partners, consultants, vendors, and representatives in the delivery of its programmes and services. The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the workplace and in the communities where it operates. Accordingly, the selected candidate will be required to sign ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Commitment and Behavioural Protocol as part of the contractual agreement and comply with all safeguarding standards, policies, and do-no-harm principles throughout the engagement period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of ChildFund India to ensure equal employment to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, race, ethnicity, national origin, social origin or status, color, language, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or religion.

IMPORTANT NOTES

(i)     This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

(ii)    Employment is subject to the ChildFund India’s HR policies and procedures, including provisions related to pre-employment clearances, probationary period, and retirement age.

(iii)   If any of your relatives or members of your family/household work for ChildFund and if any child related to you is currently being sponsored/enrolled by ChildFund, you are required to disclose it at the time of job application.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

1. Eligible applicants are required to complete and submit the Job Application Form - ChildFund India (June 2026).docx. The application form must be downloaded as word document.
2. If applicants would like to include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to support their application, please include it within the Job Application Form at the specified space. Please do not include separate attachments.
3. Applicants must clearly specify the Vacancy Announcement reference number and position title in the subject line of the email and the Job Application Form.
4. Incomplete or missing Job Application Form may result in disqualification of the application.

Notes:

-By submitting this application, you consent to ChildFund India collecting, processing and storing your personal data provided in your job application form (including supporting documentation provided) and during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

-ChildFund India expresses it sincere thanks to the candidates for their time and efforts in submitting their job application. We really appreciate and value your interest in employment with us, however, due to a high volume of anticipated applications, only short-listed candidates will be notified.