JOB VACANCY

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) is a non-governmental organization supporting human rights and governance initiatives, invites application from Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions:

Coordinator- Resource Mobilization

Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinator- Resource Mobilization will assist  MJF management  to mobilize  funds and resources in order to achieve sustainability and reduce dependence on any single donor. He/she will have the following responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring fundraising strategies, that includes yearly targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes;
• Scanning the environment to identify potential donors within Bangladesh and abroad.
• Conducting surveys and research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth individuals, etc.,  
•  Developing, managing and updating Friends of MJF databases to record  their contacts and preference information; Maintaining a network of corporate contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships;
• Facilitating co-financing opportunities for partner organizations;
• Developing annual work plans based on the approved strategy and if needed, preparing income and expenditure budgets for each fundraising initiatives;
• Developing and coordinating web-based fundraising, if needed;
• Take the lead in writing project  proposals 
• Organizing events for partnership building between implementers and potential partners;
• Sensitizing and training team members on fund raising and communications skills and strategy.

Qualification:

• Advanced university degree in any subject of Social Sciences or Business Administration

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years experience of working in development sector with five years demonstrated experience in developing fundraising strategy and institutional fundraising;
• Substantial experience in fund raising, public relations, as well as in managing communications for a large organization.
• Applicants with prior experience of working with Civil Society, private sector,and philanthropic organizations shall be at advantage;
• In-depth exposure to the use of various media platforms such as print, electronic/ online, and social media, for communication and brand building is desirable;
• Experience in grants management, monitoring, assessments and reviews, is desirable;

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability in developing and maintaining close relationships with multi-level stake holders and partners.
• Excellent  report writing and presentation skills;
• Good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems;
• Strong team player, with the ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner;
• Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English

Remuneration- Attractive Salary package will be offered for the deserving candidate for both the positions  

The position is based in Dhaka with minimum 30% of time travel outside of Dhaka.

Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit their curriculum vitae along with a cover letter with last/present monthly salary drawn to The Coordinator-HR & Admin, Manusher Jonno Foundation, House # 22, Road # 04, Block – F, Banani, Dhaka–1213 by 14th November, 2017.

Note:  Women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position ◪ Any persuasion will disqualify the candidate ◪ Only short listed candidates shall be invited for the interview ◪ Please write the position applied for at the top of the envelope.