Career Opportunity at CPD

Resource Mobilisation Associate

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a reputed think tank, invites applications from promising professionals for the position of Resource Mobilisation Associate.

Key functions and responsibilities will include:

1. Assist researchers in preparing funding proposals by writing project proposals, preparing budgets, organising supporting documents, and coordinating with the management for submission of proposals.

2. Explore funding opportunities and share information with CPD management.

3. Participate in network-building activities with potential partners to explore opportunities for CPD.

4. Prepare both immediate and medium-term resource mobilisation work plans in consultation with the management and work towards implementation of the plan.

5. Coordinate with the management and various divisions of CPD to ensure effective and timely submission of reports to partners.  

6. Support designing and writing communication materials for sharing with prospective partners, Philanthropies, Foundations, and the private sector.

7. Any other related tasks assigned by the Executive Director and the management.

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

Required Qualification:

• Postgraduate degree, preferably in Economics, Development Studies or a subject within Social Sciences discipline

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

• Ability to prioritise workload for smooth delivery of commitments

• Fluency in both written and verbal English

• Excellent networking, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use relevant software, particularly Excel

• Self-motivated and committed to achieve results-oriented output.

A gross salary starting from Taka 55,000 per month plus other admissible benefits will be offered to the successful candidate. The actual compensation package will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualification, experience and suitability.

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé and a recent photograph at career@cpd.org.bd.

Shortlisted candidates will be duly informed of written test, viva-voce, and computer literacy test. CPD is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a safeguarding policy.

The deadline for submission of the application is Saturday 31 December 2022