Business Development Specialist (Grants Acquisition)

Compassion International; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion International is seeking a Business Development Specialist (Grants Acquisition) to advance institutional grant funding efforts across Asia from the Philippines National Office. The role partners with country teams to identify, pursue, and secure U.S.

Government and other institutional grants. You will lead grant pursuits, assess funding opportunities, and collaborate with Finance, M&E, and regional leadership to build strategic partnerships that amplify Compassion's impact for

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. Government grants is required.
• Background in grant acquisition, proposal development, or business development.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at the Philippines National Office.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support grant-seeking pursuits across assigned countries in Asia.
• Identify and assess institutional funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance, M&E, Program Support, People & Culture, and National Leadership teams.
• Build strategic partnerships that advance Compassion's mission and impact.
• Support Asia Region.

Skills

Grant acquisitions

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

English communication

Job description

We're Hiring: Business Development Specialist (Grants Acquisition)

Location: Philippines (National Office-Based)

Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with possible renewal)

Compassion is looking for a Business Development Specialist (Grants Acquisition) to support institutional grant acquisition efforts across Asia. This role will partner closely with national office teams to identify, pursue, and secure funding opportunities, with a strong focus on U.S. Government and other institutional grants.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support grant-seeking pursuits across assigned countries in Asia
• Identify and assess institutional funding opportunities
• Collaborate with Finance, M&E, Program Support, People & Culture, and National Leadership teams
• Build strategic partnerships that advance Compassion's mission and impact
• Support Asia Region

What We're Looking For

• Experience with U.S. Government grants (required)
• Background in grant acquisition, proposal development, or business development
• Strong English communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in the Philippines National Office
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and cultures

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing global Business Development team
• Support funding opportunities that create impact for children and communities across Asia
• Work alongside regional and national office leaders