Business Development Specialist II, Project Design

Catholic Relief Services

Business Development Specialist developing project design strategies for CRS. Providing guidance on strategic funding opportunities and advancing best practices in project design.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project design and best practices within international development, with a strong focus on proposal development, strategic funding opportunities, and resource allocation. Proficient in leading design sessions and analyzing project design trends in multi-cultural environments.

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Project Design ExpertiseProposal DevelopmentStrategic Funding GuidanceMulti-Cultural ExperienceFluency in English

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Hard Skills

International DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentTechnical DesignMEAL DesignBudgeting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

ProPack

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in International Development

Industry Keywords

Design ResourcesComplex ProposalsProject Design TrendsMulti-Lingual Work Contexts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance for CRS’ project design line of expertise and advance best practices in design across CRS
Develop key design resources and strengthen design capabilities across the agency
Design creative solutions and provide guidance on strategic funding opportunities
Support effective allocation of design resources to ongoing BD efforts
Serve in the Design Lead role for strategic opportunities, including leading capture activities and contributing to proposal writing, MEAL design and budgeting
Advise and support teams in developing proposal development plans
Plan and facilitate in-person and hybrid design sessions
Support the roll-out of the revised flagship resource, *ProPack*
Track and analyze project design trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international development or related field
Minimum eight years of experience in international development, with at least three of those years in BD, programming, or technical positions, preferably with experience leading design for complex proposals
Two years' experience working in multi-cultural and/or multilingual work contexts
Fluency in oral and written English required. Working ability in French, Arabic, or Spanish a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan
Work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.