ThinkWell is seeking a Business Development, Contracts & Operations Consultant to provide flexible, ongoing support to leadership across multiple functions. This role strengthens our ability to identify new opportunities, manage partnerships and agreements, and ensure efficient project operations.

What You'll Do

Forecast and track business opportunities; monitor donor RFPs and partner pipelines.
Lead or support capture planning, including competitor analysis and teaming strategy.
Manage proposal development: create calendars, coordinate inputs, engage external partners, and support submission.
Draft, review, and edit proposals, capability statements, and CVs for submissions.
Coordinate partner outreach and support development of teaming agreements.
Coordinate due diligence with Contracts and Finance for selected solicitations.
Review contracts, subcontracts, and consulting agreements for policy and donor compliance.
Draft and manage consultant contracts; maintain due diligence documentation.
Provide recommendations on risk management and compliance; maintain a contract log.
Liaise with Finance and HR to manage contracts and bids.
Provide operational support to Project Directors; coordinate consultant onboarding and payment.
Track project deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Support documentation, version control, and internal communications for smooth workflows.
Coordinate invoice submission and follow-up with Finance.
Serve as a central point of contact for project administration, proactively resolving issues.
Oversee or support project budgets and basic operational tracking.
Organize meetings and related logistics.

What We're Looking For

Minimum BA/BS and 6+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience.
Successful track record managing international development proposal development for donors like the World Bank, private foundations, private businesses, and UN Agencies.
Strong attention to detail, process-oriented, and self-motivated.
Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple processes and deliverables with tight timelines.
Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
A team player with a collaborative, customer service orientation.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks quickly, thoroughly, and conscientiously with a responsive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
A thoughtful systems thinker with a pragmatic understanding of complex work.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Full English fluency.
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to relate respectfully with diverse staff.