JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job title:     Senior Fundraising & Reporting Officer
Position Start Date:  Mid-October of 2023 Duration: Till December 2024 and will possible to extend for further period 
Reports to:    Fundraising & Reporting Manager Supervises (Number of subordinates): N/A
Classification of function: Specialist   Working time in  % :   100
Location:  In Dhaka Bangladesh with field travel to different office locations in Kurigram, Teknaf, Ukhiya of Bangladesh
Salary :  Range: BDT 89,676 - BDT 94,752 Type of contract : Fixed Term National contract
Other package specifics : Festival Bonus, Severance benefit, Group Life and Medical Insurance.

 

General Responsibilities (Overall purpose)

The Senior Fundraising and Reporting Officer is responsible for supporting the Fundraising & Reporting Manager in all relevant activities - maintaining existing donor relationships and securing new donor funding through the preparation of quality concept notes and proposals, as well as preparing high quality reports for both donors and Tdh HQ. He/she will also work in close coordination with Tdh’s Communications and Advocacy Manager, as fundraising, communications, networking and advocacy are complementary in nature.

Specific Responsibilities / Context  (Tasks)

Fundraising & donor reporting

    1. Develop and implement a fundraising plan for the organization, which will achieve the goals for sustainable funding, the development of projects and delivery of core operations
    2. Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations)
    3. Regularly monitor donor websites and identify donor opportunities matching the work of Tdh
    4. In coordination with the Fundraising & Reporting Manager and programme staff, prepare quality and compelling concept notes and full project proposals (including budgets) and ensure their timely submission
    5. Undertake online research and build contacts with potential institutional, individual and corporate donors and foundations
    6. Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests in a timely manner
    7. Organize fundraising campaigns and events
    8. If required, assist programme staff to undertake situational and needs assessments in order to inform the development of new proposals
    9. At the request of the Fundraising & Reporting Manager, participate in donor coordination meetings, conferences and workshops in order to heighten the profile of Tdh and maximize opportunities to solicit donor funding
    10. If necessary, support the Communications & Advocacy Manager in developing promotional and visibility materials and liaising with the media
    11. Strengthen partnerships with other I/NGOs, academic institutions and corporates in order to develop consortium bids
    12. When necessary, support due diligence checks on potential new donors
    13. Support the Fundraising & Reporting Manager, prepare routine progress reports for both donors and Tdh HQ
    14. Responds in a timewly manner to specific concerns and/or questions raised by donors.
Competencies

* Reference document : Tdh Competency Framework  

This role requires a mastery of Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC), Technical and Methodological Competencies (TMC) and Management and Strategic Competencies (MSC)

In particular: (select the ones that are most relevant to the job - 5 maximum )

  1. Manages time and priorities, meets deadlines
  2. Cooperates and contributes to achieving goals
  3. Supports and advises colleagues
  4. Adapts communication to the intercultural environment
Respect for others.

As well as the following specific “professional” competencies:  

*Reference Document: Professional competencies framework 

  • Commitment to effective resource mobilization
  • Analyses programme and context in a connected and comprehensive way
  • Has a practical knowledge of key donor mechanisms & priorities
Requirements for the position
   
Education / Qualifications
Degree in international relations, community development or other relevant field
Experience At least three (3) years fundraising experience with an I/NGO - essential
Proven professional experience working with key institutional donors (e.g. FCDO, EU, USAID, UN agencies) - essential
Knowledge of child protection, maternal/ child health, nutrition and WASH sectors desirable
Knowledge & experience of working in emergency contexts highly desirable.
LanguagesIT Knowledges Excellent English speaking and writing skills. Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

 

Tdh Global Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies:

Fully complies with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct and systematically reports any breach to the Code through the whistleblowing procedure: raises awareness within the Foundation on abuse and violence and the rights deriving therefrom, respecting the rights and dignity of children, members of the communities and our own Staff
Commits to respecting Risk Management Policies including: Safeguarding Policies (Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on the Protection against Sexual Exploitation and the Directive on Staff Misconduct at the Workplace), Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption and Prevention of the Financing of Criminal Activities Policies
Commits to reducing the risk of abuse and harm by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we intervene in.

Application process and deadline:

Application Form should include the Curriculum Vitae and a Motivational Letter through the link at https://hiring-bd.tdh.ch/senior-fundraising-reporting-officer-application/ by September 24, 2023.

The motivational letter with an updated CV should include names of two former supervisors to serve as references with phone and email contact info.

Only properly complete applications using the link Application Form will be considered for short-listing. Short-listed applications will subsequently be called for written and interviews.

Women are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Tdh is an equal opportunity organization and recruitment procedure follows the Terre des hommes Child Protection Policy.