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Business Development Director
CARE Australia
Employer posted: October 21, 2026. Source checked: October 21, 2026 12:49 pm. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.
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About this opportunity
CARE International in Papua New Guinea is seeking a Business Development Director to lead and strengthen our business development and resource mobilisation function.
CARE is an international development and humanitarian organisation working to fight poverty and support lasting change, with a strong focus on women and girls. In Papua New Guinea, CARE works across areas including gender equality, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaption, agriculture and health.
About the Role
The Business Development Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to grow CARE PNG’s funding portfolio, strengthen donor and partner engagement, and improve systems for identifying, shaping and securing high-quality funding opportunities. The role will also support the transfer of business development skills and knowledge to national staff.
This is an opportunity to contribute to lasting change in Papua New Guinea through a locally recruited role based in Port Moresby. The remuneration package does not include housing or additional expatriate benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CARE PNG’s business development and resource mobilisation strategy.
- Manage a live funding pipeline and provide strategic advice to senior management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners and key stakeholders.
- Lead proposal development processes, including concept notes, technical proposals, budgets and compliance reviews.
- Strengthen business development systems, tools, workflows and knowledge management.
- Coach and mentor staff to build long-term business development capability within CARE PNG.
- Promote CARE’s values, safeguarding commitments and ethical partnership principles.
About You
The successful candidate will have senior-level experience in business development, resource mobilisation and institutional fundraising, with a strong record of leading successful donor proposals. You will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a collaborative leader who can work effectively across teams and cultures.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced university degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Public Policy, Business, International Relations or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in international development and/or humanitarian programs.
- Significant experience in business development, donor engagement, proposal writing and compliance.
- Experience working with institutional donors such as DFAT, EU, UN agencies, ADB, World Bank, USAID or similar donors.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience in mentoring and couching
Location
This position is expected to be based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with travel within PNG and occasional international travel as required.
How to apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application, including a current CV and cover letter, by the advertised closing date.
Applications should clearly explain how the applicant’s skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Email: recruitmentpng@careint.org or mail to: P.O Box 1157, Goroka, 441 Eastern Highlands Province.
Please note that Recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and CARE PNG reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been identified.
The closing date for the position is Friday 30th October 2026
To view a copy of the Position Description click here – Business Development Director PD.pdf
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CARE PNG is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.
CARE PNG is committed to safeguarding children and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
CARE PNG does not tolerate gender-based violence and is committed to ensuring that Women, Men, Girls, and Boys live a LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.
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