Application Guide

How to Apply for Strategic Engagement & Positioning Consultant

at FHI 360

🏢 About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization that stands out for its integrated, locally driven solutions across health, education, nutrition, environment, and economic development. With a global reach and a commitment to improving lives in lasting ways, it offers a mission-driven culture where employees can contribute to meaningful change.

About This Role

This contract role focuses on building awareness and positioning FHI 360's technical capabilities with a multilateral funder, identifying near-term business development opportunities in operations and knowledge leadership. You'll support strategic in-country engagement for a 2026 business opportunity event, strengthening visibility and relationships within the funder's ecosystem.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with FHI 360's business development team to align on priorities, followed by research on the multilateral funder's recent announcements or procurement opportunities. You could spend time reaching out to contacts in the Asia-Pacific region to gather intelligence or set up meetings, and later draft a positioning brief or update a stakeholder map.

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🎯 Who FHI 360 Is Looking For

  • Deep knowledge of a specific multilateral funder (e.g., World Bank, ADB, UNDP) including their operations, sectors, and procurement processes.
  • Strong Asia-Pacific network with established relationships among key stakeholders (government, NGOs, private sector) relevant to the funder's priorities.
  • Proven experience in business development and positioning strategies, particularly in identifying and prioritizing near-term opportunities.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote contract role, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

📝 Tips for Applying to FHI 360

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experiences with the named multilateral funder (e.g., World Bank, ADB) and include concrete examples of successful positioning or business development outcomes.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your Asia-Pacific network to the funder's current priorities and the 2026 business opportunity event mentioned in the job description.

3

Demonstrate understanding of FHI 360's integrated approach by mentioning how your work aligns with their mission of locally driven solutions.

4

Prepare a brief case study of a past engagement with a multilateral funder, focusing on how you built awareness and identified opportunities.

5

Since it's a remote contract, emphasize your self-management skills, availability across time zones, and experience with virtual collaboration tools.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Highlight your direct experience with the specific multilateral funder and your understanding of their operational and procurement cycles.', 'Showcase your Asia-Pacific network and how it can be leveraged for in-country engagement and the 2026 event.', 'Provide a concrete example of a positioning strategy you developed that resulted in a business development win or enhanced visibility.', "Express enthusiasm for FHI 360's mission and how your skills in integrated, locally driven solutions can contribute to their goals."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review FHI 360's recent projects and publications related to the specific multilateral funder mentioned in the job (if named, e.g., World Bank) to understand their current positioning.
  • → Study the funder's country strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, especially for operations and knowledge leadership sectors.
  • → Look into the 2026 business opportunity event mentioned (if any details available) and identify key themes or partners.
  • → Familiarize yourself with FHI 360's organizational structure and key personnel working on business development or with multilateral funders.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a time you identified and prioritized business development opportunities with a multilateral funder.
2 How would you approach building awareness of FHI 360's technical capabilities with a specific funder team?
3 Describe your network in the Asia-Pacific region and how you would engage key stakeholders for the 2026 event.
4 What do you know about FHI 360's current projects with multilateral funders, and where do you see gaps or opportunities?
5 How do you stay organized and communicate effectively in a remote contract role with multiple stakeholders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference the specific multilateral funder or Asia-Pacific focus.
  • Failing to demonstrate concrete results from past positioning efforts (e.g., vague statements without metrics or outcomes).
  • Overlooking the contract nature of the role – not addressing availability, remote work setup, or willingness to work with time zone differences.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: June 2, 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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