Deputy Manager Business Development

Sona Welfare Foundation (SWF), the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility entity of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), is dedicated to driving inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development across Pakistan. Operating from its head office in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, SWF implements evidence-based programs in healthcare, education, environmental conservation, agriculture, sports, skill development, and community empowerment. The Deputy Manager Business Development plays a pivotal role within the Business Development team, reporting to the Program Development Manager. This position supports the execution of SWF’s business development strategy by managing proposal development, partner coordination, compliance, and operational activities to expand the Foundation’s institutional grant portfolio and foster collaborative funding partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide operational support to business development efforts by assisting in the execution of plans and tracking grant opportunities aligned with SWF’s core thematic areas. Maintain ongoing engagement with multilateral and bilateral donors, corporate partners, diplomatic missions, and NGOs.

- Prepare background briefs, meeting notes, corporate pitch decks, and partnership documents, including agreements, under management supervision to facilitate joint funding initiatives.

- Coordinate proposal development workflows by gathering inputs from technical, field, and finance teams to meet donor deadlines. Draft high-quality narrative proposals, logical frameworks, concept notes, and technical responses in accordance with donor guidelines.

- Assist in preparing detailed project budgets, matched funding allocations, and implementation timelines in collaboration with finance and program teams.

- Conduct market research, desk reviews, and baseline assessments to evaluate the feasibility of new social enterprise projects and CSR ventures involving shared investments.

- Manage cost-sharing arrangements and administrative processes for multi-partner programs in agriculture, environment, health, and education sectors.

- Ensure compliance with internal governance policies, SECP regulations for Section 42 companies, and audit standards by maintaining accurate business development files, donor agreements, and partner correspondence.

- Track contractual deliverables, reporting schedules, and compliance milestones for active grants, preparing routine progress reports for leadership.

- Support day-to-day administrative management of the business development and program units, promoting effective coordination with field offices, communications, and project teams.

- Represent the business development department in inter-departmental meetings, donor follow-ups, and operational working groups as assigned.

- Undertake field visits as required to engage stakeholders, assess project viability, and coordinate program activities across locations.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.

- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in business development, proposal writing, grant management, or donor relations within CSR, non-profit, or development sectors.

- Proven track record in contributing to successful institutional proposal development and managing multi-stakeholder resource mobilization processes.

Key Competencies

- Exceptional proposal and technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, and persuasive documents.

- Strong analytical skills to interpret donor requirements, develop logical frameworks, and manage complex documentation workflows.

- Effective stakeholder coordination and communication skills to engage internal teams, corporate sponsors, and institutional donors professionally.

- High attention to compliance with SECP non-profit regulations, contractual obligations, and internal corporate policies.

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), presentation tools such as Canva, and project management software.

- Professional fluency in English and Urdu, both written and spoken.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with standard organizational benefits. Sona Welfare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.

Applications are invited through Brightspyre by the deadline of October 31, 2026.