Associate, Partnership Development

A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR is seeking an Associate, Partnership Development, to be based in either our New York City or San Francisco office. 

BSR works with its global network of more than 275 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With seven offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR uses its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world.

Position Overview:

BSR seeks an experienced Associate for its Partnership Development function to support the implementation of our donor engagement strategy, which will require a heavy focus on grant-writing to support the design, monitoring and implementation of social and environmental sustainability projects in collaboration with a global team spanning seven offices.

The Partnership Development Team at BSR implements a wide variety of programs with support from private foundations and bilateral, as well as multilateral agencies, to further our mission of creating a just and sustainable world. Our grant-funded initiatives are global in scope and serve an important role in BSR's efforts to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Our development projects seek to harness the organizational, operational, technological and financial acumen of the private sector in the pursuit of more environmentally and socially sustainable development. As such, it is critical that the Associate thrives working in an organizational environment that connects the private sector with the sustainability and development agendas. It is equally critical that candidates are comfortable spending no less than 50% of their time in a grant-writing capacity.

The Associate will be part of a global team, working closely with the San Francisco-based Director of Global Partnership Development to support the proposal development process for new initiatives that synthesize BSR program interests with the funding priorities of target donors, including various U.S. government agencies, multilateral donors and agencies, as well as key bilateral donors.

This position represents an unrivalled growth opportunity for the right candidate to: 1) make a meaningful contribution to the identification and implementation of global solutions to advance sustainability efforts; 2) connect the development and CSR agendas; and 3) engage with key local and global stakeholders in support of sustainable development.

Responsibilities: 

Based in either BSR's New York or San Francisco office, the Associate will play a key support role in achieving BSR's global donor development strategy.

The primary objectives of this position include:  

• Grant-writing: coordinating, researching and writing grant proposals for current and potential funders that support the needs of BSR industry teams (Consumer Products; Financial Services; Food/Agriculture/Beverage; Information and Communication Technologies; Oil/Gas/Extractives; Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology; Transportation; Travel and Tourism);
• Donor management: support existing donor relationships by: liaising with the program staff of existing donors; writing quarterly and/or annual reports; meticulous management of opportunities pipeline; and writing occasional publication;
• Project administration: communicating/coordinating with global project implementation teams to support program implementation efforts as directed by project managers;
• Consulting project implementation: though primarily focused on sourcing new grant opportunities with global donors, the Associate will play a role in consulting engagements with BSR member companies on a limited basis to broaden exposure to BSR member companies and potential linkages between business and social and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications: 

• Capacity for critical and creative thinking with superlative English writing skills and meticulous attention to detail;
• Previous grant-writing experience required;
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, including an internship or fieldwork in a developing or emerging market country;
• BA in economic development, development studies, geography, political science, or related field required; Master's degree highly preferred;Experience in monitoring and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Experience managing multiple, disparate projects simultaneously;
• Experience working across time zones to optimize work flow;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for interaction with potential donors;
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% time;
• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization within a collaborative environment; and
• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.

To Apply: 

Please apply only online at BSR/Jobs.