Regional Business Development Director

Plan International is seeking a Business Development Lead to unlock innovative, non-traditional funding streams beyond traditional aid. This strategic role acts as a catalyst and enabler for Country Offices (COs), spearheading the identification, development, and mobilisation of non-traditional funding streams beyond conventional Official Development Assistance (ODA).

In response to evolving donor landscapes—including private capital, climate and blended finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and philanthropic foundations—you will position COs competitively by brokering strategic partnerships, strengthening market presence, and advancing multi-country investment opportunities aligned with CO priorities.

Anchored in a country-driven and sub-regionally aligned approach, this role operationalises Plan International’s ambition for diversified, sustainable, and locally led programming, unlocking strategic financing pathways and positioning COs as partners of choice.

Candidate Requirements and Profile

Plan International is looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Proven experience in resource mobilisation, particularly with non-traditional donors (foundations, corporates, blended finance).
• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in International Development, Business, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Strong external influencing skills and ability to represent Plan International at senior levels.
• Expertise in partnership brokering, donor engagement, and complex proposal development.
• Deep understanding of regional donor landscapes across Africa and the Middle East.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work across multiple countries and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Skilled in written, verbal, and visual communication for influencing and positioning.
• Strong coordination, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to pull input from diverse teams.
• Results-oriented with ability to challenge existing mindsets.