Career Opportunity

Oxfam employs more than six thousand people in 90 countries who share a commitment to work together to end poverty and suffering. It is committed to ensure diversity and gender equality within the organization and welcomes applications from women, person with disability and under-represented groups. Oxfam does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on their HIV/AIDS status. The organization has been working in Bangladesh since the War of Independence and has established a permanent country office in 1972. Since then it has responded to all major emergencies in the country. Oxfam’s current program focuses on Economic Justice & Resilience, Gender and Women’s Leadership and Humanitarian Capacity Building and Response

Business Development Coordinator


Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
[Only Bangladeshi national are eligible to apply]
Job Type: Fixed Term

Salary & Benefits: BDT. 1,722,303 (13th months) per annum gross with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a dynamic team player to develop and maintain good quality and consistent relationships with donors; to ensure high quality contract management: to effectively support programme teams to develop and plan concept papers, proposals and reports in accordance with country strategy and donor requirements. To ensure effective liaison with government departments and compliance with government requirements for INGOs operating in Bangladesh.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

  • University Education and substantial experience of working with INGO’s (at least 8 years) in the following specialization:
  • M&E, funding and/or programming
  • Demonstrable experience of planning for, securing and managing funds from institutional donors, such as DFID, EU, ECHO, DFAT, SIDA, GAC and UN agencies
  • High level of analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to research, analyze, and report writing
  • Knowledge of Project Cycle Management with previous field experience
  • Excellent written skills with proven ability to develop and present proposals and donor reports, for both internal and external audiences.
  • Strong numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management/monitoring and reporting.
  • Experience in staff management, capacity building; coaching and delivering training at an individual and group level.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication and relationship skills with ability to influence external organizations and individuals and ability to work effectively with others in diverse team situations to achieve fundraising targets
  • Information management and IT skills with attention to detail to develop and analyze donor budgets and financial reports; and to develop/maintain, and give guidance on electronic and manual contract management and reporting systems.
  • Proactive, flexible, open to ideas and learning as well as willing to work extra hours including weekends/off days as required.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven and a proactive approach to funding
  • Ability to manage his/her time effectively.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English • Gender knowledge and cultural sensitivity with a strong commitment and understanding of Oxfam’s values and principles

For the full list of the key responsibilities, skills and competencies, please visit jobs/oxfam.org.uk

Apply Instructions

If you feel you can make a difference please visit jobs/oxfam.org.uk by using the Job Reference Number INT5143
(Please follow the proper procedure. Sending of irrelevant documents will be counted as disqualification.)

Application Deadline : 25 December 2018

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature.

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OUR VALUES - All our work is led by three core values:
Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Inclusiveness: We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.