ROLE PROFILE

JOB TITLE : Assistant Manager
REPORTS TO : Project Manager
FUNCTION : Project Development assistance
LOCATION : Grameen Shakti, Head Office

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
“Consultancy and Knowledge Practice” department of Grameen Shakti implement development project with focus on renewable energy or energy efficient technology/solution or model, climate change, environmental conservation, gender quality, with an overall objective of enhancing social bottom line. The key purpose of this position is to work in the department as an active member, to meet the departmental objectives. S/he will mainly contribute to acquire projects, as well as to secure national and international funds for different development projects, by sourcing relevant information, developing project proposal and submit the same, along with attending the associated needful. S/he will also assist in implementation and supervision of the acquired/ongoing projects. S/he will closely work with Grameen Options-a partnership between Grameen Shakti and Yunus Thailand.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Source information for acquiring projects
Project design, conceptualization and implementation planning as per available opportunities
Developing concept notes, project proposals and progress reports
Develop and execute fundraising strategy
Research and identify new funding sources
Write effective fundraising applications in response to calls for proposals and/or to potential funding entity.
Prepare and ensure the timely submission of project proposal
Assist in operational activities
Network building for the organization through enlisting in national/international networks / platform and building new partnership with potential stakeholder
Field survey, impact assessment and project evaluation
Plan and organize different operational and administrative activities of Grameen Option, a collaboration of Grameen Shakti and Yunus Thailand
Prepare and submit progress report of different projects as per the format and requirement of the project entity
Prepare and submit monthly/annual departmental progress report ensuring both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the ongoing activities
Perform other duties relevant to the Project Development department, as required.
maintain appropriate relationship with cross-functional departments
Maintaining regular liaison with different stakeholders
Develop and implement effective communication strategies
Perform all additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the organization

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

i. Context/Environment
The incumbent has to have the softer skill of understanding the Development Sector, at the same time the issues related to the communities so that right solution combining the components like technology, finance and so on could be conceived. Self-motivation and self-education would be key to produce required result in the context environment.

ii. Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge: Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Social development, Concept development, Project management

Skill : Analytical, Communication, Computer applications, and Management

Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized university or equivalent

Experience: At least 3 years of work experience in the development sector, 2. hands on skills in project proposal writing

iii. Key Success Factors

Flexible and proactive approach
Aptitude for innovation, to identify and explore new project concepts
Ability to quickly understand new ideas and concepts
The incumbent is expected to have excellent fluency in written and oral communication skills in English.
Periodic field visit outside Dhaka will require
Strong sense of ownership for quality of work, deliverables and service

GS Contact
Email : ho@gshakti.org
Phone No : 880-244802061-3

Female Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Please apply before 25th June, 2022

Grameen Shakti
Head Office
Telecom Complex (3rd Floor), 53/1, Box Nagor, Zoo Road,
Mirpur - 01, Dhaka - 1216
Phone No : +88-02-44802061-3
Website www.gshakti.org