# Business Developer Specialist > Handicap International · Kabul, Afghanistan · — · Posted 2026-11-09 **Salary:** From EUR 33,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Afghanistan ## Description - **Place: Kabul - Afghanistan** - **Starting date: 01st January 2027** - **Duration of contract: 12 month** Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organization works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide At HI, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.  ### **JOB CONTEXT:** The HI Afghanistan operating framework is outlined in the operational strategy (“Stratop”) developed at the beginning of 2026 to 2029. The pillars are Rehabilatation/Health, Resilience & Inclusion / Armed Violence Reduction, and Atlas Logistic. HI is currently involved in different sectors of activities: \- Physical and functional rehabilitation (both on service provision and training – tech assistance), in development and chronic crisis settings \- Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) \- Disability & Inclusion \- Economic Inclusion & Basic needs \- Mine Risk Education \- Humanitarian access logistic HI has 4 offices located in the different provinces of intervention : in Herat (West), Kunduz (North), Kandahar (south) and Kabul, HI Afghanistan employs  450 national and 9 international staff and has a budget of 7 millions euros. Most fundraising efforts and donor relationships are held at the Kabul level. HI is also part of different fora/coordination bodies (ACBAR, INSO, HAG, etc.) and a member of several clusters, including health, and Co-Chairs the Accountability andDisability Inclusion Working Group (ADIWG). ### Details relating to security risks, isolation, travel, and living conditions The security and access situation in the country has improved significantly since the conflict ended; however, security measures remain in place as the context remains unpredictable. International staff share the guesthouses in Kabul. They are spacious, well-equipped, secure, and comfortable, providing adequate living conditions and well-being to the global team, considering the limitations of moving around the city. The guesthouses have sports facilities and common areas for recreational activities. HI in Afghanistan provides a cleaner for the Guesthouses during working days. ### GENERAL MISSION: Reporting to the Country Director and working in close collaboration with the Operations Manager and Technical Unit Manager, the postholder leads **three key components of the program:** ·         **Capacity Strengthening and Technical Support to the Grants Team** ·         **Business Development and Fundraising Strategy** **·   Relationship and Partnership Management (qith INGOs and national NGOs)**    **Mission 1: Capacity Strengthening and Technical Support to the Grants Team 40%**  Strengthen the technical and organizational capacities of the Grants team (1 senior Grant officer Manager, 2 Grant Officers) Under the new organizational structure, the Grants team, previously managed by the Business Development Manager, will now report to the Operations Manager. During the first seven months, the Biz Dev Specialist will prioritize **capacity strengthening and coaching of the Grants team, particularly the Senior Grants Officer**, to increase their technical capacities and autonomy. _1.1. Capacity assessment and tailored support_ _1.2. Donor reporting coordination and quality assurance_ _1.3. Grants compliance and coordination with other department_ **Mission 2: Business development management** **50%** _2.1 Strategic positioning and planning_ _2.2. Proposal Development and Coordination_ **Mission 3: Relationship and Partnership management 10%** _3.1. Strategic Relationships and Representation_ _3.2. Partnership Strategy and Management_ ## Requirements ### **Languages**: - Fluency in written and spoken English is required. ### **Skills:** - Proposal development, donor reporting and technical writing. - Experience working in humanitarian, conflict-affected or fragile contexts is essential; experience in Afghanistan or similar contexts is a strong asset.  **Soft skills:** - Ability to work effectively under pressure in complex and rapidly changing environments. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines. - High level of integrity, professionalism and respect for humanitarian principles and HI values. ## Benefits At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission:[](https://www.hi.org/en/join-the-team) - 12 months International contract - Starting January 2027 based in Kabul - The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: - Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; - Pension scheme - Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution - Repatriation insurance paid by HI - Salary from 2757 € gross/month upon experience - Perdiem: 599 € net/month - paid in the field - Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary - Paid leaves: 25 days per year - R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks - Position: Unaccompanied - Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI - If you are resident in the country: local package ## Apply [Apply at Handicap International](https://apply.workable.com/hi-jobs/j/CA59315023/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)