Assistant Manager, Business Development (Private Sector)

You will be part of the largest skills development fund in Pakistan. PSDF’s purpose is to shape the future and well-being of our poor and vulnerable youth by giving them access to skills training of the highest standard so they can find sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities in Pakistan and beyond.

The impact we have created

PSDF started its operations in the 4 poorest districts of Punjab. Since 2016, the geographical remit has expanded to the entire 36 districts of Punjab and other districts of Sindh, Balochistan & KPK. PSDF has trained almost 600,000 underprivileged youth across Punjab. These graduates have been trained in approximately 250+ demand-driven and market-relevant trades across 8 sectors.

Diversified and challenging team

At PSDF, our team constantly works in a fast-paced and challenging environment and needs someone who can match and deliver at our pace. We are looking for a passionate and talented individual who can actively pursue and drive the agenda of PSDF and is always ready to take up new challenges.

The Assistant Manager, Business Development (Private Sector) occupies a pivotal role at the intersection of institutional strategy and private sector engagement. The incumbent will be responsible for systematically identifying, cultivating, and converting private sector funding opportunities into durable strategic partnerships that advance PSDF’s skills development mandate across Pakistan. Drawing on a sophisticated understanding of corporate philanthropy, CSR frameworks, and co-investment mechanisms, the role holder will construct and steward a high-quality partnership pipeline that generates sustainable revenue streams in alignment with PSDF’s institutional priorities.

The primary job responsibilities for this role will be to:

• Contribute to the design and operationalization of PSDF’s Private Sector Philanthropy Strategy, providing rigorous analytical inputs, conducting stakeholder mapping, and identifying priority engagement areas through systematic research into private sector companies, industry associations, and multinationals with active CSR mandates or strategic workforce development objectives.
• Serve as the primary institutional interface between PSDF and the philanthropy and CSR functions of partner organizations, ensuring coherent communication, strategic alignment, and effective coordination of joint initiatives.
  • Lead end-to-end partnership negotiations with corporate counterparts, from initial engagement through agreement formalization.
  • Develop differentiated value propositions and co-investment structures that credibly link PSDF’s training outcomes to partners’ corporate social responsibility objectives and workforce development priorities.
  • Build and maintain a structured pipeline of prospective private sector partners, tracking engagement stages, conversion metrics, and revenue projections through a CRM system or equivalent pipeline management tool.
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with external stakeholders — including foundations, philanthropic entities, and sector networks — to unlock collaborative opportunities and expand PSDF’s institutional reach.
• Produce rigorous, forward-looking intelligence and analytical materials to inform strategic decision-making, encompassing landscape analyses, partner intelligence assessments, and operational lessons synthesis.
  • Develop and deliver high-quality presentations, investment proposals, and impact reports precisely calibrated to the priorities and communication preferences of corporate audiences.
  • Produce monthly pipeline reports, quarterly performance assessments, and annual business development plans for senior leadership, ensuring continuous alignment with institutional objectives and budgetary parameters.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Honors) or Master’s degree with Public Policy, Business Administration, International Development, Economics, or a relevant discipline from a HEC recognized / accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in partnership development, strategy, international organizations, or development operations.

Required Skills

• A demonstrable record of achievement in stakeholder engagement, institutional partnerships, or external relations, preferably within a development finance, philanthropic, or public-private partnership context.
• Exceptional analytical capacity, including proficiency in developing strategic briefs, synthesizing complex information from multiple sources, and translating evidence into actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Superior interpersonal and written communication skills, with demonstrated capacity to engage credibly across organizational hierarchies, build trust-based relationships, and foster collaboration in complex multi-stakeholder environments.

PSDF has a lot more to offer than a market competitive salary and perks. As a PSDF employee you will get:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities with the largest skills development fund in Pakistan.
• Experience a dynamic innovation-driven environment committed to empowering youth through employment and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to lead and execute groundbreaking approaches to skills development for Pakistan’s youth.