Business Development Manager

WaterAid Bangladesh is an international, non-Government, not-for-profit organization, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation and is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of ‘Business Development Manager’ for its country office in Bangladesh.

This position is a vital mid-level position carrying growth and diversity mandate of the organisation in terms of making financial resources available for the country programme. The position holder is to contribute to the organization’s overall goal and in the implementation of its strategic plan through resource mobilisation and related activities including opportunity tracking, rapport building, donor mapping and intelligence gathering, relationship building, consortium formation and most importantly pro-active exploration of business opportunity with donor. S/he will also contribute in proposal writing, donor reporting and managing internal system related to restricted income. The position is expected to coordinate closely with programme, finance and M&E unit of the organisation.

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Education: Masters or equivalent degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant discipline. Advanced degree from any recognised overseas institution/ University would be an advantage.

Experience: At least 08 (eight) years of professional experience of which minimum 03 (three) years in business development and direct fundraising being at mid-level position with INGO or UN agency or Research organisation. Experience of fundraising in WASH sector would be an advantage. Proven records in fund raising is essential.

Knowledge: Knowledge on business development culture and competition in Bangladesh and elsewhere, and familiarity with online database systems is essential. Understanding of the issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene is desirable.

Skill: Must be confident and fluent in conversation with donor, consortium lead and at external forum with good presentational and communication skills. Functional skills are required on most of the common Microsoft programmes. Good command on English language and excellent writing skills is essential.

Competencies: Must be a team player with mutual trust and understanding in a mixed team, self-motivated, organised, problem solver, articulated, demonstrates gender and cultural awareness, efficient resource manager, effective communicator, capable to work under extreme pressure, juggling with blisteringly urgent priorities and meet deadlines.

Reportable to: Director- Fundraising and Learning 

Work station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Work Tenure: Fixed term, 02 years with a possibility of extension

Working hours: Full time (05 days a week with minimum 37.5 hours per week)

Salary & benefits: Attractive salary package with admissible benefits that include provident fund, benefits/gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance, hospitalisation insurance scheme for spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc.

If you are passionate to make a difference, courageous to improve lives of the poor with water, sanitation and hygiene, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements, please apply online

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Application Deadline: 21 March 2020

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

Women are specially encouraged to apply

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.