Business Development & Partnerships Officer

Business Development & Partnerships Officer Application

Job Title: Business Development & Partnerships Officer

Location: Salford, Manchester

Reports To: Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Contract Type: Full-time. Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Officer to join us at our International Office in Manchester. You will receive a competitive annual salary of £26 – 29k.

AFH is an INGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man‑made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises‑resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace‑building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As a Business Development & Partnerships Officer at AFH, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s sustainability and growth by contributing to institutional fundraising efforts, strengthening strategic partnerships, and enhancing AFH’s capacity to secure and manage donor funding. The role involves aligning with global offices to foster relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders in support of the organisation’s global objectives and projects.

You will also assist in maintaining donor relations, expanding funding opportunities, and facilitating communication between key stakeholders, including internal departments and field staff. Additionally, you will support the oversight of partnerships with AFH’s implementing partners.

The Business Development & Partnerships Officer will also support collaboration with country offices, implementing partners, and programme managers to ensure alignment with donor priorities and emerging trends. Key responsibilities include maintaining project records, updating proposals, developing and managing trackers, facilitating team coordination for project implementation, and ensuring compliance with donor agreements and organisational standards. This role is essential in advancing the organisation’s development and partnership efforts, reflecting Action for Humanity’s commitment to excellence and impact in humanitarian aid.

1. Strategic Donor Engagement and Partnerships

• Support the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with a variety of donors and stakeholders, including institutional donors, UN agencies, INGOs, trusts, foundations, and private sector partners.
• Conduct donor and partner mapping and identify potential funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and corporate sources.
• Contribute to the development of customised donor engagement plans and pitch materials in collaboration with the Communications and Programmes teams.
• Assist in coordinating donor meetings, preparing briefing notes, and ensuring timely follow‑up and relationship tracking.

2. Proposal Development and Grant Acquisition

• Collaborate with country offices and technical teams to support the design and development of high‑quality concept notes, proposals, and supporting documentation in response to donor opportunities.
• Coordinate internal workflows and inputs for multi‑stakeholder or multi‑country proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and internal standards.
• Provide technical inputs on proposal narratives, log frames, and budgets in close collaboration with Programme and Finance teams.
• Ensure all business development activities are carried out in alignment with AFH’s safeguarding, ethical fundraising, and data protection policies.

3. Grant Management and Compliance

• Support the grant lifecycle, including tracking deadlines, maintaining donor files, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and donor regulations.
• Monitor donor reporting requirements and support timely, high‑quality narrative and financial submissions.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date tracking system for proposals, active grants, and reporting schedules, ensuring relevant teams are regularly updated.

4. Partnership Development and Due Diligence

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and onboarding new implementing and funding partners through structured due…