Application Guide
How to Apply for Head of Business Development & Partnerships, Aleph Pro
at Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)
🏢 About Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is a globally recognized investigative journalism network that exposes crime and corruption through groundbreaking cross-border reporting. Aleph Pro is their data analysis platform used by journalists worldwide to uncover illicit networks, making this role uniquely impactful in supporting investigative journalism and accountability. Working here means contributing directly to transparency and justice while leveraging technology for social good.
About This Role
As Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Aleph Pro, you'll drive the commercial growth of a critical investigative tool used by journalists globally, identifying revenue opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with media organizations, NGOs, and government agencies. This role directly impacts OCCRP's sustainability and expands the reach of anti-corruption tools, requiring you to balance business objectives with the organization's mission-driven ethos.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve strategizing partnership approaches with media organizations in different regions, analyzing Aleph Pro usage data to identify growth opportunities, and collaborating with investigative editors to ensure business development aligns with journalistic priorities. You'd likely balance internal meetings about platform development with external conversations about partnership terms, all while navigating the unique challenges of operating in anti-corruption spaces.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) Is Looking For
- Has 10+ years specifically in B2B/B2G business development for data platforms, SaaS products, or investigative tools, with proven success in nonprofit or mission-driven tech environments
- Demonstrates experience building partnerships with media organizations, transparency NGOs, or government accountability bodies, not just generic corporate partnerships
- Shows leadership experience managing distributed teams in fast-paced environments while maintaining alignment with organizational values and investigative priorities
- Possesses exceptional communication skills for explaining complex data tools to non-technical partners while navigating sensitive anti-corruption contexts
📝 Tips for Applying to Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)
Quantify your business development achievements specifically with data platforms or investigative tools, not just general sales metrics
Demonstrate understanding of Aleph Pro's capabilities by referencing specific features or use cases from OCCRP's published investigations
Highlight any experience with international partnerships, particularly in regions where OCCRP operates (Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa)
Show how you've balanced revenue goals with mission alignment in previous roles, especially in nonprofit or social impact contexts
Reference OCCRP's specific investigations or methodologies to show genuine engagement with their work beyond surface-level research
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your specific experience with data platform/SaaS business development and how it applies to Aleph Pro's unique investigative toolset", "Examples of building partnerships with media organizations, transparency groups, or accountability bodies relevant to OCCRP's network", "How you would approach expanding Aleph Pro's user base while maintaining its integrity as an investigative journalism tool", "Your understanding of OCCRP's mission and how business development can support both sustainability and impact"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Aleph Pro's public documentation and case studies to understand its technical capabilities and real-world investigative applications
- → Review OCCRP's major investigations and partnerships to understand their network and operational context
- → Study the competitive landscape of investigative data tools and how Aleph Pro differentiates itself
- → Research OCCRP's funding model and how Aleph Pro currently contributes to sustainability
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing solely on corporate business development experience without demonstrating understanding of mission-driven or nonprofit contexts
- Proposing generic partnership strategies that don't account for the sensitive nature of anti-corruption work and data security requirements
- Showing limited knowledge of Aleph Pro's specific capabilities or OCCRP's investigative methodology in your application materials
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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