Development & Partnerships Officer

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently looking for a highly proactive and detail-oriented Development & Partnerships Officer to join one of our clients' teams . If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you. Key Responsibilities Strategic Support & Departmental Development Support the implementation of the department’s strategy, objectives and growth plans. Contribute to the identification and assessment of funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities. Assist in maintaining and monitoring the department’s funding pipeline and opportunity tracking systems. Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships and cooperation networks. Contribute to departmental planning, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement processes. Provide support during strategic meetings, consultations and partnership discussions. Report directly to the Head of Department and contribute to the implementation of agreed strategic actions. Proposals & Tenders Monitor EU, international, national and regional funding opportunities, procurement portals and calls for proposals. Support the full proposal and tender development cycle, including research, partner communication, drafting, data collection, budgeting support, quality review and submission processes. Contribute to proposal writing, concept development, needs analysis, desk research and supporting documentation. Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure timely collection of required inputs and information. Support the preparation of competitive budgets in cooperation with the Head of Department and relevant colleagues. Assist in ensuring compliance with donor, procurement and eligibility requirements. Support the implementation and maintenance of internal procedures, templates, quality assurance mechanisms and proposal development tools. Maintain proposal databases, submission records, lessons learned documentation and proposal archives. Contribute to the preparation of organisational profiles, methodologies, capacity statements and other proposal-related materials. Partnerships, Networking & External Relations Represent the organisation at information days, networking events, conferences, workshops, brokerage events and partner meetings. Support the identification, engagement and management of strategic partners, experts and stakeholders. Contribute to stakeholder mapping and partnership development activities. Build and maintain professional relationships with funding bodies, partner organisations, consultants, experts and relevant networks. Support the organisation’s visibility and positioning within European and national funding ecosystems. Participate in consortium-building activities and partnership development initiatives. Coordination & Administrative Support Support the coordination of proposal preparation timelines, deadlines and internal workflows. Follow up with partners and colleagues regarding pending inputs, documentation and deliverables. Organise and maintain proposal-related records, databases, contact lists and knowledge management systems. Assist in organising meetings, workshops, consultations and proposal development sessions. Prepare meeting notes, action points and follow-up documentation when required. Support the effective administration and coordination of departmental activities. University degree in European Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, Political Sciences, Economics, Project Management, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field. Minimum 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in EU projects, proposal development, tenders, business development, partnerships, or related areas. Understanding of European funding programmes, project development processes and/or public procurement procedures. Experience in coordinating tasks and working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration. Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and online collaboration tools. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Desired (but not mandatory) Qualifications Previous experience in proposal writing or project development. Experience in consultancy, NGO, educational, research, or international cooperation environments. Familiarity with EU funding programmes such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg, CERV, AMIF, Digital Europe, or similar initiatives. Experience in partnership development and international networking. Additional EU language(s) will be considered an advantage. Master’s degree in a relevant field.