Business Development Associate

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Castalia is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our Bogotá team, supporting global business development efforts through identifying opportunities, coordinating proposals, and developing business development and marketing materials. The role involves working closely with our Practice Leaders and technical teams across our international offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor business opportunities from governments, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and private sector clients, identifying relevant opportunities for Castalia's Practice Leaders.
• Coordinate procurement and proposal processes, including reviewing requirements, preparing Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and proposals, managing deadlines, and ensuring compliant submissions.
• Prepare business development materials, including capability statements, company qualifications, team CVs, project references, and proposal budgets, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain Castalia's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Qualifications (Quals) databases, procurement portal registrations, and business development tools and templates.
• Develop marketing and communications materials, including presentations, website content, social media posts, and other promotional materials consistent with Castalia's brand.
• Support improvements to business development and marketing processes and assist with other related activities as required.

Who we’re looking for

• A degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in business development, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational and research skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in proposal writing, consulting, or international development is an advantage, but not required
• Authorization to work in Colombia.

Benefits

Castalia offers a competitive benefits package that includes additional paid holiday leave between Christmas and New Year public holidays, flexible working arrangements that allow staff to balance working from home and in the office, a travel policy that enables staff to combine work and personal travel, a phone allowance, and ongoing professional training, coaching, and development to support rapid career growth.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on our website: https://castalia-advisors.com/join/

We will only review applications sent through Castalia's website.

Only fully completed applications can be submitted. You will need the following information and documents ready. Please note that the documents for submission should be in English.

• Cover letter and Resume/CV
• Two professional references
• Academic Transcripts

Application closing date: 6 November 2026

Position starting date: 25 January 2027

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person