i. Fundraising: 40% of time

• Actively contributing to set and achieve donor-based income targets and managing resources.
• Assess the funding opportunity thoroughly to ensure the opportunity is aligned with the organization’s focus area and the donor requirements can be fulfilled
• Conduct donor research and analyses donor funding trend to match donor focus with JAAGO’s priority program themes in Bangladesh;
• Analyze the donor submission process and act accordingly
• Contribute to proposal design by brainstorming and researching project activity ideas
• Develop proposal and concept notes by coordinating with the relevant teams and programs within the organization and ensuring key actions are delegated;
• Use the Log frame tool effectively for developing Concept Note and Project Proposal
• Assist in making budgets and Gantt chart with the support of concerned Program and Finance department;
• Guide the team to prepare additional documents required for donor submission and monitor the submission process.
• Guide the team to prepare due diligence documents by coordinating with the Program and Finance Team
• Identify opportunities for fundraising with in-country institutional donors and private foundations/corporates;
• Share new funding opportunities with the team, supervisor and executive director.
• Maintain up to date knowledge on donor funded projects
• Provide support to develop fundraising strategy for the organization.

ii. Grant Management: 35% of time

• Management of the grants on a daily basis to achieve the performance indicators agreed with the donor and in line with the approved Budgets and Work Plans;
• Organizing meetings with staff, following-up on critical issues, prioritizing of strategic issues and working towards progress on institutionalization of activities;
• Participation in recruitment processes of grant personnel and consultants (development of Terms of Reference, participation in short listing of candidates/desk review, acting as a member of the Interview Panel when appointed), providing regular guidance and advice to the grant staff, assessment and evaluation of their performance; provision of on-going feedback to personnel;
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the grants, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions
• Guide the team to facilitate the process of signing contracts with the donors;
• Maintain donor communication on behalf project implementation teams;
• Ensure and support project implementation teams with Project MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)
• Facilitate visits of donors when necessary
• Constantly communicate with the Project Implementation Team for project update and prepare Project Progress and Final Reports ensuring quality donor reporting is completed by submission deadlines;
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements by updating the project staff;
• Update project staff and Finance department for donor financial requirements;
• Update and manage project document filing and storing (both physical and Online- Google Drive, Worksheet);
• Participate in field visits to oversee projects’ progress and gain understanding of the local development needs.

iii. Team Management: 15 % of time

• Set, monitor and evaluate targets to ensure the team is meeting objectives
• Manage and structure a team of specialists, ensuring consistent, on-time delivery
• Hold weekly one-on-ones, conduct performance reviews, analyze individual KPIs and assess promotion readiness to help each contributor evolve in their roles
• Work with the Senior Leadership to gauge and monitor team engagement and implement solutions to create a transparent, collaborative and productive work environment
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities to team members, catalyzing growth through coaching and team building
• Assess current and future team resource needs while developing talent that can scale with the needs of the business
• Work with Senior Leadership to establish the Resource Plan for the direct team
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to establish the short-term objectives for the department and ensure teams are engaged towards achieving the department's missions
• Actively participate in building an atmosphere of openness, honesty, respect, and collaboration across the Marketing department

iv. Networking: 5 % of time

• Build and maintain good relationships with donors by attending different donor meetings, seminars and conferences;
• Follow up with donors after attending meetings;
• Continue liaison with donors for future funding opportunities;
• Scope funding opportunities that arise out of networking with donors.

v. Others 5% of time

• Contribute in developing and updating organizational documents
• Assign work and manage the performance of the team’s interns;
• Keep the organizational software updated of the current and future work in hand
• Complete administrative tasks of the team
• Maintain all the login credentials of various fundraising portals and donor sites
• Ensure renewal of key donor portal registration
• Assist different departments of the organization when necessary.

• University Degree or equivalent in social sciences, international relation, economics.
• Advanced University Degree and/or additional trainings and courses received in management is an asset.

• At least 7 years of managerial experience, including experience of managing teams of people experience with international projects is an asset;
• Experience of working with various stakeholders including non-governmental organizations, INGOs, is an asset

Core competency

• Demonstrates integrity
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of JAAGO Foundation
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in grant management.
• Demonstrated capacity in proposal writing, donor reporting.
• Builds strong relationships with donor, INGOs and NGOS.
• Has excellent negotiation, managerial and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office through leadership and personal development.

• The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills both in English & Bangla (Speaking and Writing)
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office, especially in MS Excel
• Has to be proactive, self-motivating and hardworking.
• Physical Fitness/ Good Interpersonal Relationship Skill/ Strong Leadership Skill/ Willing to work in team approach/ Willing to work in dynamic working environment/Good report writing and documentation etc.

Website: www.jaago.com.bd