Department: Business Development & Program Management

Reports To: Program Development Manager / Head of Department

Location: Head Office, Rawalpindi / Islamabad, Pakistan

Employment Type: Full-time

SWF operates as the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility entity of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC). SWF is strategically dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable socio-economic transformation across Pakistan. Through evidence-based interventions and cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation advances targeted programs in primary healthcare, quality education, environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, sports, skill development and community empowerment to build resilient, self-sustaining populations.

Position Summary

The Deputy Manager Business Development serves as a core operational anchor within the Business Development function, working directly under the guidance and supervision of the Manager Business Development. The incumbent provides end-to-end technical, analytical, and execution support to implement SWF’s business development strategy, expand its institutional grant portfolio, and facilitate collaborative funding partnerships. While primary strategy formulation rests with the Management, this role is responsible for driving the day-to-day execution, proposal drafting, partner coordination, compliance tracking, and operational tasks required to translate strategic objectives into tangible results.

Key Responsibilities & Main Tasks

1. Operational Support for Business Development & Partnerships

Support the Management in executing business development plans and tracking institutional grant opportunities across SWF’s core thematic pillars.

Assist in mapping, reaching out to, and maintaining continuous operational engagement with multilateral/bilateral donors, corporate partners, diplomatic missions, and local/international NGOs.

Draft background briefs, meeting memos, corporate pitch decks, and partnership documentation (including Partnership Agreements) under the Management’s supervision to support joint funding initiatives.

2. Proposal Development, Writing & Grant Management Support

Serve as the primary operational coordinator for proposal workflows, coordinating inputs from technical, field, and finance teams to meet donor submission deadlines.

Draft high-quality narrative proposals, logical frameworks, concept notes, and technical responses in alignment with donor templates and guidelines.

Assist in preparing detailed project budgets, matched-funding allocations, and implementation timelines alongside internal finance and program execution units.

3. Feasibility Analysis & CSR Engagement Execution

Conduct market research, desk reviews, and baseline evaluations to support the respective Manager in assessing the viability of new social enterprise initiatives and shared-investment CSR ventures.

Coordinate cost-sharing arrangements and administrative workflows for multi-partner agricultural, environmental, health, and educational programs.

4. Governance, Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all business development files, donor agreements, and partner correspondence comply with internal corporate governance, SECP regulations for Section 42 companies, and audit standards.

Track contractual deliverables, reporting schedules, and compliance milestones for active grants and joint-recipients, preparing routine progress reports for internal leadership.

5. Departmental, Field & Functional Coordination

Assist the Management in day-to-day administrative oversight of the BD and program unit, facilitating smooth cross-functional coordination with SWF field offices, communications, and project delivery teams.

Represent the BD department in routine inter-departmental meetings, donor follow-up calls, and operational working groups as assigned by the Management.

Undertake field travel and site visits from time to time, as instructed by management, to conduct stakeholder meetings, assess project viability, and coordinate program activities across project locations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Equivalent toMaster’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university. 

Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in business development, proposal writing, grant management, or donor relations within the CSR sector, non-profit organizations, or development foundations.

Proven Capability: Demonstrated experience in contributing to successful institutional proposal development and supporting multi-stakeholder resource mobilization workflows.

Key Competencies & Professional Attributes

Proposal & Technical Writing: Excellent ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposal narratives, concept notes, and progress reports.

Analytical & Operational Execution: Strong capability to analyze donor requirements, construct logframes, and manage complex documentation workflows.

Stakeholder Coordination: Professional communication and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with internal teams, corporate sponsors, and institutional donors.

Compliance & Organizational Skills: High attention to detail regarding SECP non-profit standards, contractual terms, and internal corporate guidelines.

Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), presentation design tools (Canva), and project management platforms.

Language Skills: Professional fluency in written and spoken English, along with Urdu.

Compensation & Benefits

A high market-competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience, accompanied by standard organizational benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to submit their applications via Brightspyre.

Application Deadline: [October 31, 2026]

Sona Welfare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.