Business Development and Partnership Consultant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates with a mission to create lasting progress by pairing local knowledge with global resources. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to reflect its commitment to helping every community prosper, thereby advancing humanity as a whole. Prosper Global works in various countries, focusing on innovative solutions to today's challenges, and aims to empower communities to pursue a full life on their own terms.
Job Overview:
The Business Development and Partnership Consultant will play a crucial role in identifying, engaging, and supporting potential partners through the utilization of an existing database. This position is designed to leverage the partner database to provide insights and facilitate connections that align with the WCS initiatives. The consultant will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with various partners, focusing on enhancing engagement and retention, particularly among women audiences. The role also involves supporting marketing" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">digital marketing efforts to increase platform visibility and collaborating with technical teams to improve the platform's features and functionalities. The consultant will be expected to organize training sessions and demonstrations for newly onboarded organizations, ensuring they are well-equipped to utilize the Sprout platform effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of activities, including:
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Candidates should have about five years of proven sales experience in business or a related area. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, as the consultant must express both technical and non-technical concepts clearly. Technical skills to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements are necessary, along with excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities. The ability to work proactively and handle work under stressful conditions is also required. Previous experience with MC AgriFin and their network of partners is highly preferred, as is the ability to manage teams and clients remotely.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a similar area. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of business development and partnership engagement in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The consultant should have approximately five years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or a related field. This experience should include proven success in engaging and retaining partners, particularly in a humanitarian or development context. Familiarity with the AgriFin network and previous work with Mercy Corps is highly advantageous.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization. Additional languages relevant to the regions in which Prosper Global operates may be considered beneficial but are not explicitly stated as requirements.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is set to take place between December 1st, 2026, and November 30th, 202
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates with a mission to create lasting progress by pairing local knowledge with global resources. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to reflect its commitment to helping every community prosper, thereby advancing humanity as a whole. Prosper Global works in various countries, focusing on innovative solutions to today's challenges, and aims to empower communities to pursue a full life on their own terms.
Job Overview:
The Business Development and Partnership Consultant will play a crucial role in identifying, engaging, and supporting potential partners through the utilization of an existing database. This position is designed to leverage the partner database to provide insights and facilitate connections that align with the WCS initiatives. The consultant will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with various partners, focusing on enhancing engagement and retention, particularly among women audiences. The role also involves supporting marketing" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">digital marketing efforts to increase platform visibility and collaborating with technical teams to improve the platform's features and functionalities. The consultant will be expected to organize training sessions and demonstrations for newly onboarded organizations, ensuring they are well-equipped to utilize the Sprout platform effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of activities, including:
- Partner Shortlisting & Engagement: Utilize the existing database and AgriFin network to identify and recommend relevant partners for WCS initiatives. Support onboarding and ensure alignment with program needs. Facilitate communication between shortlisted partners.
- Partnership Development & Retention: Develop and maintain relationships with Content, Service, and Strategic Partners. Focus on retaining women audiences and driving engagement. Identify new partners to leverage WCS data.
- Marketing & Awareness: Support digital marketing efforts, including newsletters and social media, to enhance platform visibility. Co-develop communication campaigns to sustain engagement.
- Reporting & Data Management: Maintain regular reporting on WCS engagements, ensuring data-driven insights for decision-making. Respond to ad hoc donor requests.
- Platform Engagement & Demonstration: Organize Demo Days for partners, engage them with new features, and gather feedback for platform improvement.
- Feature Identification and Development: Work with the tech team to monitor site analytics and identify potential features for improvement.
- Sprout Platform Training: Support the Sprout Team in conducting demonstrations and training sessions for onboarded Farmer Facing Organizations (FFOs).
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Candidates should have about five years of proven sales experience in business or a related area. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, as the consultant must express both technical and non-technical concepts clearly. Technical skills to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements are necessary, along with excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities. The ability to work proactively and handle work under stressful conditions is also required. Previous experience with MC AgriFin and their network of partners is highly preferred, as is the ability to manage teams and clients remotely.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a similar area. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of business development and partnership engagement in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The consultant should have approximately five years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or a related field. This experience should include proven success in engaging and retaining partners, particularly in a humanitarian or development context. Familiarity with the AgriFin network and previous work with Mercy Corps is highly advantageous.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization. Additional languages relevant to the regions in which Prosper Global operates may be considered beneficial but are not explicitly stated as requirements.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is set to take place between December 1st, 2026, and November 30th, 202
- The consultant will report to Elias Nure, the Agrifin DCSA Director, and will work closely with the AgriFin technical team. The position may involve remote work, and the consultant will be expected to produce regular progress reports and activity time logs. Prosper Global is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, adhering to strict safeguarding and ethical standards.
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