Senior Associate Business Development and Project Management

About BlueTree Group

blueTree Group is a social enterprise that aims to increase access to affordable, quality books for children in low income countries. We provide hands-on assistance to country, NGO, and donor-funded education projects to support their book development, from procurement through publishing, printing and distribution, including the development and implementation of track and trace system. We support analytical and technical work to improve book supply chain management at country and project levels. We also build local capacity among regional publishers, printers and distributors and provide support to governments to create a conducive policy environment for a thriving local book industry.

Job Summary

blueTree Group is conducting a global search for a Senior Associate, Business Development and Project Management with experience working with international donors and NGOs in the education sector. Experience in the book supplychain and international education development is required. The Senior Associate will be responsible for the development of new businesses and proposal preparation. She/he will also provide quality assurance for blueTree Group’s analytical and technical work before submission to clients.

Responsibilities include

Proposal development
Understand and respond to clients’ needs
Prepare reports on upcoming business opportunities
Identify and implement internal process improvements to better position the business for success
Provides quality assurance for reports and other products to ensure consistently high standards
Provide input on website features and design, along with social media content
Attend educational workshops and conferences, review professional publications, strengthen professional network and participate in professional events and organizations

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in the international education sector, with a focus on early grade reading and teaching & learning materials
University degree with experience in research and reporting
Knowledge of USAID and its operations
Work experience in the book supply chain preferred
Fluent in written and spoken English
Spanish (speaking and writing) is preferred

Soft Skills

Management of intercultural teams with enthusiasm and passion, motivating teams to achieve their objectives
Hands-on approach, willingness to learn
Results-oriented and well-organized
Willingness and availability to travel internationally

Get in touch

Applications consisting of a cover letter and resume should be addressed to: