AMAL Foundation
AMAL Foundation
AMAL Foundation
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Location: Dhaka
- Salary: Tk. 32000 – 37000 (Monthly)
- Experience: 3 to 5 years
- Published: 4 Nov 2024
Requirements
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in international development, social science, economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Experience
- 3 to 5 years
Additional Requirements
Skills and Competencies:
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Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data, spot trends, and make connections between donor priorities and the Foundation’s mission.
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Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships, donor relationships, and/or stakeholder engagements.
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Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively to design projects and programs that meet both organizational and donor needs.
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Strategic Communication: Strong communication skills, particularly in proposal writing, relationship building, and organizational representation.
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Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled in working across teams to build alignment and drive project development.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in research, project development, resource mobilization, or related roles within the NGO or development sector.
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Technical Knowledge: Understanding of development funding, green finance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Bangladesh.
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Language: Proficiency in English and Bangla with strong written and oral communication skills
Additional Requirements:
Technical Skills:
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Excellent level of English Language skill
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Excellent writing skills required
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Good knowledge in project management cycle (tools and process)
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Good representative and persuasive capacities with excellent human relationship skills
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Team player with a sharp sense of communication
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Responsiveness and proactivity to meet deadline and partner’s requirements
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Good organizational skills
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IT skills: office suite (Word, Excel and PPT)
Responsibilities & Context
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Purpose: The Officer, Research, and Innovation will support the Amal Foundation’s mission by identifying and exploring pressing development issues aligned with the Foundation’s goals, positioning the organization as a strategic partner for international and corporate donors, and driving the creation of innovative, mission-aligned projects. This role will be instrumental in researching trends, developing relationships with potential funders, and establishing Amal Foundation as a credible and forward-thinking player in the development sector.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis
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Conduct continuous research on key development challenges relevant to Amal Foundation’s mission, with a focus on Bangladesh’s socio-economic context.
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Track international donor priorities, emerging funding trends, green financing opportunities, and CSR interests, specifically in the areas of youth empowerment, women’s rights, and sustainable development.
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Analyze government policies, national development priorities, and strategic plans to identify alignment and opportunities for partnership with government entities.
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Stay updated on technological innovations and policy shifts that could impact or benefit the Foundation’s work.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Building
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Identify and establish contact with potential international, corporate, and philanthropic donors who align with the Foundation’s objectives.
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Act as a first point of contact, cultivating relationships with donors to position Amal Foundation as a credible and innovative partner.
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Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Communications Officer to enhance Amal Foundation’s visibility, reputation, and brand in strategic forums, conferences, and online platforms.
Project Development and Innovation
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Leverage research insights to proactively design and propose innovative projects that address priority development challenges while aligning with donor interests.
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Collaborate closely with program teams to ensure project ideas are feasible and aligned with Amal Foundation’s operational capacity.
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Support the Executive Director in creating proposals and concept notes that strategically position Amal Foundation’s strengths, experience, and value-added for prospective funders.
Government and Stakeholder Engagement
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Monitor changes in government policies relevant to the Foundation’s mission areas and assess their impact on project implementation and funding opportunities.
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Support the Executive Director and Communications Officer in representing Amal Foundation in government forums, helping to articulate Amal’s value in supporting national development goals.
Cross-functional Collaboration
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Work collaboratively with the Communications Officer to develop targeted outreach strategies for both donor and government audiences, ensuring alignment with Amal Foundation’s strategic priorities and mission.
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Act as a liaison between the Foundation’s programmatic teams and external partners, helping to bridge knowledge, build partnerships, and strengthen internal capacity in project innovation.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
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Develop internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing platforms to build staff capacity in research, innovation, and understanding donor trends.
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Lead in creating a knowledge repository of funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and research insights, keeping the Foundation’s teams informed and prepared to act on emerging opportunities.
Skills & Expertise
Excellent organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
- Festival Bonus: 2
Workplace
Work at office
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka