Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”) is a non-profit faith-based organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh office (HFHI-B) is currently looking for interested and qualified candidates for the following position.

Officer - Fundraising and Partnerships

Purpose:

The Officer - Fundraising and Partnerships plays a critical role in supporting Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh’s (HFHI-B) mission by driving partnerships, resource mobilization, and donor engagement efforts. The position supports the Associate Director of Resource Development & Strategic Partnerships in achieving annual fundraising targets across FOI, corporate, tithe, and government funding streams.

The Officer- Fundraising and Partnerships will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce high-quality concept notes, proposals, and donor communication materials. Key responsibilities include collecting and synthesizing data for proposals, identifying and assessing potential funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and strengthening HFHI-B’s visibility and positioning as a leading housing organization in Bangladesh.

Main responsibilities:

• Donor Mapping & Fundraising Strategy
  • Maintain an updated database of FOI, corporate, and other donors, and regularly map new funding opportunities.
  • Implement pre-positioning plans aligned with HFHI-B’s Strategic Business Plan, Resource Development Strategy, and related planning documents.
  • Identify and track emerging funding opportunities and contribute to monthly fundraising forecasts.
• Proposal & Concept Note Development
  • Support the development of high-quality, competitive proposals and concept notes that align with donor priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Collect, compile, and organize evidence, program data, and contextual information for proposals and grant applications.
  • Collaborate closely with program, MEAL, and finance teams to ensure technical and financial accuracy.
• Donor Engagement & Stewardship
  • Prepare briefing notes, background documents, and informational materials for senior leadership.
  • Organize and support donor engagement events and national-level awareness initiatives.
  • Strengthen HFHI-B’s visibility, reputation, and relationships with FOI, corporate, and other donors.
• Marketing & Communications
  • Collaborate with HFHI-B’s Communications personnel on local fundraising and visibility campaigns.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor digital marketing initiatives (website, email, SEO, and related platforms).
  • Analyze campaign performance and apply insights to optimize future marketing efforts.
• Research & Knowledge Management
  • Coordinate research studies to assess the broader impact of HFHI-B’s housing and community development programs.
  • Develop white papers and knowledge products to support advocacy, influence-building, and donor engagement.
• Grant Management & Compliance
  • Monitor donor reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of compliant reports.
  • Work with finance, legal, and compliance teams to process grant agreements, acknowledgements, and payments in line with donor requirements.
• Event Management
  • Organize and support high-profile national events to showcase HFHI-B’s work beyond housing.
  • Engage donors, partners, government stakeholders, and other key audiences effectively during events.

Active support, role modelling, and adherence to the Habitat for Humanity’s Values and Safeguarding Commitment.

• Habitat for Humanity’s Values:
• Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage - We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
• Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Safeguarding Commitment: HFHB requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Requirements:

1. Education

• Master’s degree in social science, political science or international relations, media and communication, marketing, development studies, resource mobilization and international development, or similar subjects..

2. Experience

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, proposal development, partnerships, or donor coordination.
• Experience with NGOs, INGO settings, or donor-funded development programs preferred.
• Demonstrated success in writing proposals and concept notes.
• Experience engaging corporate donors or digital fundraising is an asset.

3. Competency  

• Expertise in Internet research, specifically gathering and analyzing foundation and institutional funding programs, areas of concentration and grant guidelines/requirements, grant writing and budget development. 
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills. 
• Solutions-oriented and collaborative in an evolving, dynamic, inter-cultural team. 
• Reflects the organizational principles through on-time delivery of work products in changing work terrains as the organization rapidly evolves. 
• Disciplined; performs well under pressure and capable of balancing competing priorities; ability to meet deadlines. 
• Excellent organizational skills with good attention to detail. 
• Commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams for information sharing and knowledge management, and project management software. 
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. 
• Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. 
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. 
• Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. 

Salary:

Negotiable based on competency of the selected candidate with all other regular benefits as per organizational policy.

Application procedures:

If you feel that your qualification and experience match with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please download and forward completed HFHB’s Job Application Form along with the CV and cover letter to hr_bd@habitatbangladesh.org by 4:30 pm of December 13, 2025. Please note the application form is required to be completed in full and that incomplete applications will not be considered. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: Candidates who have already applied do not need to reapply.

* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.

Habitat for Humanity is opposed to any form of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse, including slavery, coerced conscription, prostitution, trafficking of persons for any purpose, vulnerable adult, or child abuse, and dangerous or exploitive child labor. In the design and implementation of programs and policies, we seek always to work without bias, to do no harm and to reduce (rather than contribute to) the consequences of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.  Alongside, appointments of selected candidates would be conditional upon a successful background check and clearance of references, and the identity of the candidates will be verified.