Application Guide

How to Apply for Junior Business Development Expert

at Field Production

🏢 About Field Production

Field Production is an international media and communication company that serves humanitarian, development, and other mission-driven organizations through photography, videography, animation, and advocacy campaigns. Working here means contributing to projects that help NGOs and development agencies tell compelling stories and demonstrate their impact. The remote-first, globally distributed team offers flexibility and exposure to the humanitarian sector's communication needs.

About This Role

As a Junior Business Development Expert, you will be the engine behind Field Production's growth by monitoring tender platforms, reviewing proposal requirements, and coordinating competitive submissions. You'll draft proposal content, manage deadlines independently, and collaborate with experts and partners across different time zones. This role is ideal for someone who wants to blend writing, research, and project coordination to win projects that amplify social impact.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day by scanning tender portals for new opportunities, then dive into reviewing a request for proposal to extract key requirements. Later, you'll coordinate with a photographer or writer to gather content for a proposal, draft sections, and ensure all documents are ready for submission. The work is deadline-driven and collaborative, with flexibility to manage your own schedule.

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🎯 Who Field Production Is Looking For

  • Has prior experience developing proposals or bids, ideally in media, communication, research, or consulting sectors.
  • Possesses exceptional English writing skills with the ability to tailor content to donor requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Is highly organized and self-motivated, capable of tracking multiple deadlines and coordinating remote team inputs without supervision.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with tender portals, procurement processes, or business development in the humanitarian/development space.

📝 Tips for Applying to Field Production

1

Highlight specific proposals you have worked on, including the sector (e.g., humanitarian, media), your role, and the outcome (won/lost).

2

Show you understand Field Production's niche by referencing their creative services (photography, videography, animation) in your application.

3

Emphasize your ability to work remotely and independently—mention tools you use to manage deadlines and collaborate across time zones.

4

If you have experience with donor platforms like UNGM, Devex, or ReliefWeb, explicitly list them in your resume or cover letter.

5

Address the non-negotiable salary upfront in a positive way—express that you are motivated by the mission and the opportunity, not just compensation.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

Your cover letter should emphasize: (1) your hands-on proposal development experience and familiarity with tender processes; (2) your strong English writing skills, ideally with a sample or portfolio link; (3) your ability to manage deadlines and coordinate remote teams; and (4) your interest in media and communication for humanitarian/development causes. Convey that you are detail-oriented and can hit the ground running.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Field Production's portfolio and client list to understand the types of projects they deliver and the donors they work with.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common tender platforms in the humanitarian sector (e.g., UNGM, Devex, ReliefWeb, EU Funding & Tenders Portal) and how they work.
  • → Research recent trends in humanitarian communication, such as storytelling for advocacy or visual content in development campaigns.
  • → Check if Field Production has any public proposals or case studies that demonstrate their approach to winning contracts.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a proposal you developed from start to finish—how did you identify the opportunity, coordinate inputs, and ensure compliance?
2 How do you prioritize and manage multiple tender deadlines when working remotely?
3 What experience do you have with donor platforms (e.g., UN, EU, USAID) and their specific proposal requirements?
4 How would you approach writing a proposal for a media/communication project that showcases Field Production's creative services?
5 Describe a time you had to collaborate with experts or partners across different time zones to meet a submission deadline.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that does not mention media, communication, or humanitarian contexts—this role requires sector awareness.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of proposals you've written or contributed to, as the job explicitly requires previous proposal-development experience.
  • Ignoring the salary constraint or negotiating it—since it's clearly stated as non-negotiable, doing so shows a lack of attention to detail.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: November 30, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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