Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity 
This position shares responsibility for providing support to the Bangladesh Program in mobilizing resources to meet the needs of children. S/he will lead the proposal development and will act as key contact for program teams to identify and follow up on linkages between member interest and country office opportunities. The Manager will actively work on the implementation of the Country Office fundraising strategy, as well as contribute to the organization wide capacity development on new business development across all relevant departments and functions.

Qualifications and Experience
•    At least 5 years’ experience in developing high-quality projects and programs as well as identifying and securing funding from a wide variety of institutional and multilateral donors across different program themes.
•    Substantial knowledge of key donor proposal formats, compliance and requirements (EU/ DFAT/ GAC/ USAID/ FCDO/ GFFO etc.)
•    Experience of working on and/or developing bids for contracts (e.g., World Bank, USAID, SDC)
•    Thorough understanding of the general funding landscape including trends and new directions
•    In-depth knowledge and ability to apply and teach project/program development tools and processes, including Logframes and Theory of Change 
•    Demonstrated experience in leading development of proposals (incl. complex and/ or large / multi-million programs)
•    Highly developed interpersonal and pro-active communication skills 
•    Excellent research and analytical skills
•    Excellent time management and attention to detail 
•    Ability to present complex information in a concise and compelling manner 
•    A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs
•    Excellent English writing and presentation skills
•    Advanced computer proficiency in MS-Office suit 
•    Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Science/ Political Science/ Development Studies/ Communications or relevant field
 
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
•    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 
•    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•    Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.