Career Opportunity at CPD

Resource Mobilisation Associate

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think-tank of global repute, invites applications from promising professionals (for the position of Resource Mobilisation Associate) who will work under the CPDbs Project Development, Resource Mobilisation and Learning (PRL) unit.    

Key functions and responsibilities will include:

1. The selected candidate for the position of Resource Mobilisation Associate will be responsible for assisting the CPD management in the areas of project development and resource mobilisation.

2. Continuously explore funding opportunities, list them, and share the information with the supervisor.

3. Participate in network building activities with potential partners and funders to explore project and funding opportunities for CPD.

4. Assist concerned team in preparing both solicited and unsolicited funding proposals. This will involve writing project proposals, preparing budget, and organising all supporting documents and coordinating with the management in submission of project proposals.

5. Coordinate with the management and Research, Dialogue and Finance Divisions to ensure effective and timely submission of reports to the donors and partners and dealing with them as regards grant renewal proposals.

6. Support in developing an immediate and medium-term resource mobilisation workplan in consultation with the management and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan.

7. Support in designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective donors, agencies, private sector, Philanthropies and Foundations.

8. Any other related tasks assigned by the management.

The applicant should be highly motivated and committed and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player.

Required Qualification:

• Postgraduate degree, preferably in economics, statistics, development studies with academic and professional credibility

• Experienced in the area of Research, Project Development and Resource Mobilisation related activities with an international development/research based/ think tank organization will be an added advantage

• Experience of similar type of work for a national/international organization/think tank will be an added advantage

• Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills

• Excellent networking skills, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software particularly Excel

• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate deliverables/outcomes

• Initiative taker, self-motivated and with a commitment to work in results-oriented manner.

A gross salary starting from Taka 55,000 per month will be offered to the successful candidate, along with other admissible benefits. Actual compensation package will be based on assessment of the candidatebs qualifications and suitability, including experience.

Application Procedure