Position: Deputy Director/Assistant Director
[Fundraising & Project Development]

Vacancy: 1

Job Context

Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) is lookingfor an experienced and competent person “to raise funds and mobilize resources to strengthen the on-going development projects of MSS and further expand program activities.”

The person will betaking lead for fund raising, resource mobilization and donor acquisition including initiating and developing project and funding proposals specially in the field of Health, Education and Vocational Education and Skill Training.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Fundraising and Donor acquisition.
• Developing and writing Project Concept Papers in line with the goals and mission of the organization.
• Developing and writing Project Proposals and Funding Proposals.
• Makingplans to secure restricted/ unrestricted funds from various donors which includes international donors, local corporate companies, Foundations and Trusts.
• Developing Strategic Plan for Fund Raising & Resource Mobilization of the organization.
• Maintaining liaison and good relationship with donors, contributors, funding agencies to maximize inflow of funds.
• Keeping coordination and active liaison with Government bodies and Regularity agencies
• Managing Grants/ Funds complying with the donor requirements including financial and narrative reporting to donors.
• Administering and managing donor-funded projects.

Educational Requirements

Masters in Development Studies/ International Relations/ Social Science/ English or other relevant subject with good academic record from any reputed university.

Experience Requirements

• At least 8 years of practical experience in the relevant field in which at least 02 years in the similar position/ role in any reputed National/ International NGO/ Developments Agencies.
• Experienced in the following businessareas: National NGO, International NGO, Development Agency
• Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply

Age: 45 years (maximum)

Employment Status: Full-time

Job Location: Dhaka (with field visit)

Salary: BDT: 85,000 - 1,00,000 per month (Based on qualifications and experience of the candidate)

Compensation & other benefits

• T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidized
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2 (Yearly)
• Other benefits as per policies and practices of the organization.

Applying Instructions:

Candidates who do not have experience in fund raising need not apply. If you meet our Job Specifications, please send your application through bdjobs Apply Online or e-mail to hr@mssbd.org with your updated CV and a cover letter mentioning "Deputy Director/Assistant Director (Fundraising & Project Development)" in the subject line of your mail on or before September 15, 2021. *Recent Photograph must be attached with the CV.

MSS is an equal opportunity employer.MSS maintains full transparency in all the recruitment process, and there is no scope of getting hired in any unethical way. Any kind of persuasion will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. MSS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment process without assigning any reason whatsoever.Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No phone calls.

Company Information

Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a national level non-government organization started its mission to stand by the distressed people with humanitarian aid when the country was hit by a massive flood in 1974. Having an organizational shape in 1977, MSS redirected its focus to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor especially the urban and rural women of Bangladesh. Thereafter, MSS started health and population services in 1982; an integrated savings and credit program for the urban poor in 1984 which has since become sustainable. MSS was again in the front line when focus of development shifted to building democratic societies and promoting good governance.

Alongside working for poverty alleviation of the marginalized people, MSS is also promoting child rights, food security, health and nutrition services, housing and non-formal primary education with a vision to establish a society free from poverty where there is equality among citizens and citizens’ rights are respected.

Women Credit Program (WCP), the flagship program of MSS is operating with nearly 230,000 members through 145 branches in 102 upazillas and thanas of 17 districts of the country. For more information on MSS visit www.mssbd.org.