How AI is Changing Business Development Roles
AI, especially generative AI, is starting to transform grant writing and business development within NGOs and development consultancies. Tools like the Grant Assistant platform help writers quickly create compelling and compliant requests for proposals (RFPs). These AI tools can draft early bids, reference past submissions, and simplify technical language.
One practical use is AI's ability to rephrase proposal sections to match the tone of different donors. For example, writing for humanitarian donors requires a different approach than for private foundations. This flexibility saves time and improves proposal quality.
With increased pressure due to funding challenges, many proposal teams are submitting more bids than ever, often for sectors they’re less familiar with. This reduces the usefulness of existing boilerplate language, so AI helps by generating customized content on tight deadlines.
Beyond drafting, AI supports proposal teams in developing theories of change, identifying assumptions, designing logical frameworks, and crafting indicators. Organizations that adopt AI tools thoughtfully will be better equipped to handle growing demands as crises intensify and funding tightens.
Data Download: Who is Hiring in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
For those seeking opportunities in development roles across Latin America and the Caribbean, here are the top three local employers actively recruiting:
- Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Centers
Headquarters: Texcoco, Mexico; and Lima, Peru
Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 98
CGIAR centers focus on regional collaboration to address agricultural challenges. For example, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is hiring an administrative facilities coordinator based in Mexico City. - U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 86
ECLAC often offers mid-level roles, internships, and short-term contracts. Currently, there is a social affairs officer position available on a short-term contract in Mexico City. - Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI)
Headquarters: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 29
CABEI mainly posts entry-level and full-time contract roles. They are seeking consulting candidates for a financial specialist role on a short-term basis in Honduras.
For professionals in IT and development roles, staying informed about these openings can open doors to new projects and collaborations in the LAC region.
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