Business Development Specialist- High-Value Fundraising

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Lead the Change

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

Plan International Bangladesh envisions 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives. Our country strategy, launched in July 2020, focuses on empowering girls and young women to be heard, live without fear of violence, and achieve their rights. Our significant achievements to date include gender-transformative actions, humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and natural disasters, climate and disaster resilience, building our evidence base, and effective advocacy from local to international levels, as well as evolving our partnership approach.

We are committed to supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood. Over the next six years, we will amplify and support the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement. This will enable them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty cycle, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those brought about by climate change. To achieve this vision, PIB must ensure a high-quality, high-performing team to deliver world-class programs.

The Role

The Business Development Specialist – High-Value Fundraising is responsible for supporting the growth of Plan International Bangladesh, to raise significant revenue for its work from high-value sources. High-value fundraising has been identified as a growth area and offers the opportunity for collaboration across fundraising streams. The Business Development Specialist, High-Value Fundraising is responsible for accessing and developing high-value income opportunities (from trusts and foundations, companies, and individual major donors). The post holder will be self-motivated and need to manage his/her time and priorities in the main, with support from the team and HBDRM. Working closely with respective NOs and CMT, this role is responsible for securing donations/grants from key high-value sources; managing key relationships; proactively raising PIB’s profile in identified markets; and building internal and external facilitation support for high-value fundraising to support growth.

This position is based in the Country Office with frequent travels to Cox Bazar and other divisional offices. BD Specialist supports the Head of Business Development and Resource Mobilization to lead fundraising/proposal development processes targeting private sector/corporate funding within Plan International Bangladesh to meet the grants acquisition annual target.

What we’re looking for

    Essential

•   Master’s Degree preferably in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant field from a recognized University.

•   A proven ability to secure major gifts/grants at a six-figure level from high net-worth individuals, companies, and trusts/foundations.

•   Highly entrepreneurial and target-driven with evidence of strong commercial acumen.

•   Enthusiastic self-starter who is self-motivated, and can work on their initiative.

•   Proven ability to create and implement a fundraising strategy across multiple years and income streams, across markets.

•  Extensive knowledge and understanding of the philanthropy sector and best practices, particularly corporate social responsibility (CSR) and issues related to the Asian/Bangladesh marketplace and culture.

•   Exceptional verbal communication skills both face-to-face and on the phone, including presentation skills.

•   Excellent written communication skills, effective proposal writing, and correspondence to internal and external audiences.

•   Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to persuade, motivate, network, negotiate effectively, and work across different cultures and seniority.

•   Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with experience and an aptitude for strategic planning. 

•   Minimum 5 years working experience within an international development and humanitarian relief organization.

    Desirable

•   Existing networks and experience working within philanthropy and CSR fields.

•   Develop mutual trusting relationships with all internal/external counterparts that have excellent business outcomes;

•   Integrity, transparency, proactive stance, can take initiative and be accountable for decisions

•   Respect for gender equity

•   Adherence to child rights and child protection aspects within and outside work, keeping a child rights and cost-effectiveness perspective on all that we do

•   Willingness to work for and on behalf of the organization during disasters within PIB’s working areas.

Why Join Us?

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to be part of our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

Role Profile- Business Development Specialist- High-Value Fundraising

Location: Dhaka

Duration: 2 years

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2025

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Policy of Safeguarding. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

-Caution-

Recently there have been instances of fraudulent job advertisements/offers in favour of Plan International Bangladesh asking for fees through different mobile Banking options which has led to confusion among job seekers. Plan International would like to stipulate that these are fraudulent activities and Plan International does not ask for or ever accept any such fees during the recruitment process. Plan International advises you to be vigilant against such fraudulent activities.