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HIAS seeks a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Specialist, LAC to join the LAC regional team for a leading international non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of migrants and refugees worldwide. The Business Development Specialist, LAC will play a critical role in securing funding for our vital programs and the expertise in developing compelling and well-researched proposals will drive our mission forward.
During the opportunity identification, this position will lead and support countries in identifying relevant funding opportunities, analyze calls for proposals, and ensure all opportunities are adequately assessed. During proposal development, this position will serve as lead (regional proposals) or contributing writer (country proposals). In collaboration with technical and finance teams at the country office and headquarters level, the Business Development Specialist, LAC participates in design workshops, gathers technical inputs from staff and partners, writes proposal sections, revises drafts based on reviewer feedback, and produces final products that are compliant, responsive and compelling.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
- Supports countries and regional teams in researching and identifying potential funding opportunities from various donors, such as foundations, development agencies and other donors that align with HIAS’ mission and vision.
- Researches and analyzes funding opportunities and constantly monitors donors, government, UN agencies, changing priorities, etc.
- Maximizes the use of the different opportunities search engines used by HIAS and provides a summary brief of each opportunity to countries or regional teams.
- Ensures all opportunities identified are appropriately tracked and, if appropriate, conducts a go/no go process.




- Supports the development of budgets and financial projections in collaboration with the finance team.
- Reviews and edits proposal content for clarity, coherence, grammar and adherence to HIAS and donor guidelines.
- Manages regional proposal coordination processes and deadlines, coordinating efforts to meet submission requirements.
- When requested, serves as a reviewer to ensure robust and transparent approaches and compliance with donor requirements.
- Stays updated on trends, policies and context related to migration and refugee assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Collaborates with the communications team to create impactful visual and written materials to support proposals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**:
- Undergraduate degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences or a related field is required; graduate degree is strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in proposal development
- English and Spanish fluency are both required.
- Track record of writing winning proposals and producing succinct technical documents for specific donors, such as ECHO, DG-INTPA, GAC, BHA, BPRM, UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multicultural, international, cross-functional team environment.
- Strong time management and organization skills,



with the ability to independently schedule and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent computer skills using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
- Strong understanding of the regional fundraising landscape and context.
- Experience in refugee and migration issues is an asset.
- Commitment to HIAS’ mission and values, and refugee protection.
- Willingness to travel to support capture and proposal development efforts up to 20% time.
- Travel, to include travel to insecure operating environments, may be required.
**HIRING PROCESS**:
Step 2: Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.
Step 3: Video interview with the hiring manager.
Step 4: Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.
Step 5: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.
Step 6: Offer and background check with Shield Screening or ESR.
Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
**ABOUT US**:
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
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