DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle

fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

BD Support Coordinator

Location: Europe

Location: Bulgaria, Serbia

City/Cities Location Details: Sofia, Bulgaria/Belgrade, Serbia

Job Code: 7176

Description

DAI is seeking a Support Coordinator to join our busy Business Development department within European Unit. This will be a full-time permanent role based either in our office in Sofia (Bulgaria) or Belgrade (Serbia). Please state your salary expectations (gross per annum) in your cover letter. Please note that you must be eligible to work in your preferred location in order to apply for this position.

The main purpose of this entry-level position provides support to the BD department in relation to data management and market research.

Key tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• Support in the collection and management of administrative documents.

• Accurately gather information about DAI’s projects.

• Update project data in internal databases and repositories.

• Support with research and the collection of information about future projects.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (preferably related to International Development) or equivalent work experience.

• Excellent customer-facing skills, both internal and external showing a high aptitude for setting, managing and delivering against customer expectations.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work effectively with international offices and cross-cultural teams.

• Fluent in both verbal and written English.

• Proficiency in MS Office and strong MS Excel skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Previous experience with the implementation of donor-funded projects.

• Knowledge of and experience with the European Commission.

The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant experience. There are several day-to-day perks of working at DAI that help keep us happy and motivated!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity, or national origin. The deadline for receiving applications is 9 October 2022.

You will be pleased to know that we strive to uphold the highest ethical standards and that we are working with our clients to reduce the opportunity for people who are known to have breached ethical standards to work in our field.  Any staff and/or consultant contract with DAI, therefore, will be subject to satisfactory reference checking and vetting.

If this role sounds interesting and you would like to be part of DAI’s growing business, bidding for and managing donor-funded projects around the world, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to Ivana_Spremo@dai.com