Business Development Associate

About Us

Triangle bridges the divide between policymaking, research, and the media. Our work aims to transform complex and detailed information into compelling messages that generate lasting, positive impacts in the communities we work in and the partners we work with.
 
Badil (The Alternative) is a Triangle initiative committed to restoring the media’s crucial function of upholding political accountability. Launched as an online publication in early 2022, it aims to help foster a richer, more inclusive, and informed democratic discourse in Lebanon. Through on the ground research, analysis and media monitoring, Badil tackles both longstanding and emerging policy issues, holding political leaders to account and offering alternative perspectives and policy options to the prevailing dominant narratives.
 
As a growing organization, we are looking for highly motivated individuals whose expertise and innovative ideas will help further our mission. We work in a multilingual, highly collaborative environment, with staff distributed over multiple time zones and countries. As such, we seek colleagues who can manage projects independently and deliver exceptional results. In return, we offer unusual autonomy and opportunities for growth. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you..

Position Summary

The Business Development Associate will support the implementation of Triangle’s business development strategy, including monitoring and developing business development opportunities, coordinating bid documents and proposals, conducting research into target markets, clients, partners and competitors, supporting outreach and programme development, and contributing to the effective coordination of Triangle’s business development pipeline. The preferred location of the position is Beirut, Lebanon, but exceptional candidates may work remotely either part-time or full-time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, scan and track upcoming business development opportunities in Triangle’s target markets.
• Conduct market, client, partner and competitor research and produce succinct briefings on relevant business development opportunities.
• Research and write assigned proposal sections including those on methodology, country and project background information, humanitarian/development conditions, sectoral best practices, workplans, levels of effort, financial information, and other information required for proposal compilation.
• Coordinate proposal development support as assigned, including information gathering, maintenance of files, proposal consolidation and submission.
• Research target markets, clients and tender agency requirements to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Organise and maintain client and consultant rosters and support the identification and engagement of consultants or subject matter experts for project assignments.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, manipulation and presentation to support business and programme development.
• Support recruitment processes and the preparation and editing of consultant profiles and proposal documentation.
• Support Triangle Directors and the Business Development Department with pipeline management, bid/no-bid processes, outreach and day-to-day business development coordination.
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen and streamline business development processes, documentation and coordination across Triangle’s programmes and operations.
• Assist with organising Triangle events, consultations and roundtable discussions.
• Contribute to client and partner outreach and Triangle’s online presence
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Affairs, Political Science, Law or related field. (Required)
• Native-level ability to communicate effectively in English. (Required) Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable, while French or Spanish are assets.
• Excellent writing and research skills in English. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of the funding structures and mechanisms of humanitarian and development actors. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in policy, research, and media. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with programme, technical, and management teams. (Required)
• Excellent analytical, writing, organizational, and coordination skills. (Required)
• Relevant professional experience working in the humanitarian, development, research, consulting, or related sectors. (Required)
• Experience in business development, proposal development, sales, finance, and/or partnership development. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience conducting market, client, partner, donor, or business development research. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience supporting the development, coordination, and/or submission of proposals or bids. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience employing data manipulation software and analysing quantitative data. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant donor funding, procurement, and development mechanisms. (Preferred).
  

Package

Triangle offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

The deadline for submitting applications is October 9, 2026.

Triangle is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity across the organization.