Country: Lebanon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2017
Who we are:
Integrity is an international consultancy and ethical service provider working in fragile, conflict-affected and complex environments around the globe.
We help our clients in government, international development and the private sector to succeed in these challenging environments, while building trust with and giving voice to local people. Our access and trust at a community level, combined with our global perspectives, produce powerful recommendations and deliver positive and sustainable change.
Our vision is to set the standard for ethically delivered, expert services in conflict, post-conflict and fragile environments. Through our work we help the international community transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity. We do not advocate, we listen, comprehend and recommend. We implement based on evidence and learning.
Headquartered in London, Integrity operates regional offices in Lebanon, Turkey and Kenya. Our multi-national team of over 50 specialists has extensive experience of delivering complex programmes in fragile geographies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
We deliver five key services: programme management and implementation / project and programme design, monitoring and evaluation / research and analysis / stakeholder engagement / capacity development.
Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.
Scope of work:
Integrity is hiring a Business Officer to support its Marketing and Communications function. The role will sit within the Business Directorate and will be an opportunity for a proactive and creative individual to drive the marketing of the Integrity brand and support our internal and external messaging. The Business Officer will be responsible for supporting the production of marketing materials, news items, company track records and proposals to clients as well as organising key company events and brown bags.
The Business Officer will also support across the Directorate in Consultant Management and Business Development.
Terms of reference:
A.Marketing & Communications (M&C) (50%)
- Support on production of corporate marketing materials;
- Support production of key BD messaging on the Integrity website, in marketing materials and in proposals;
- Compile and update relevant track records for use in Business Development and project-related marketing materials;
- Management and production of corporate news items and blog entries for the Integrity website;
- Manage Integrity’s social media channels;
- Maintenance of external and internal events calendar;
- Organisation of company events and brown bags;
- Provide copy-editing as and when required.
B. Consultant Management (30%)
- Support with proposal teaming: identification, negotiation with and recruitment of suitable candidates for consultant roles on proposals. In time lead on proposal teaming strategy for specific proposals;
- Register new consultants onto the bench, undertake data cleaning;
- Attend and record meetings with consultants, proposal development meetings; Coordinate communication with consultants on the bench;
- Others - Generate data analytics as required; take part in organisational mapping of key consultants/relationships.
C. Business Development (20%)
- Search for, identifying and communicating pipeline of opportunities company-wide in weekly roundup;
- Support on pre-positioning activity, including recording pre-positioning updates and market analyses; keep relevant internal trackers and databases up to date;
- Research opportunities and briefing team as required.
Education and experience:
- Minimum - Academic or professional experience in Business and Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline;
- Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word (advanced), MS Powerpoint, MS Excel;
- Preference for candidates with prior experience in use of database software, particularly Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software;
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Indesign and/or Photoshop desirable.
Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Time management – ability to work to deadlines;
- Flexibility and drive – can adapt comfortably and effectively to a variety of situations, and perceive fast paced change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle;
- Client orientation and proactive problem-solving - ability to put the needs and interests of others before his/her own, ability to anticipate challenges and focus on solutions;
- An interest in international development, international relations, political science, anthropology or a related field is useful but not necessary.
Level 1: Team competencies
Ethics
Leadership
Planning and Organising
Devlopment and Continual Learning
Results Focus and Initiative
Teamwork
Customer Orientation
Communication
Managing Change
Languages:
- Excellent written and oral fluency in English required.
- Verbal fluency in French or Arabic desirable.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.
Closing date for applications: 20 December 2017
Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidates applying to be based in London must have the right to work in the UK.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.