Director cum Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Director cum Coordinator

Company Name: Disable Development & Educational Foundation (DDEF)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 40000 - 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Micro-Credit

• Master of Arts (MA)
• Masters

• Master's Degree (MA or equivalent) in any discipline.

• Preference will be given to candidates with educational background in English, Public Relations, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, or Social Sciences.

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Micro-Credit

• Age At least 35 years

• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout Bangladesh.

• Strong commitment to humanitarian values and inclusive development.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and leadership.

• Minimum 5-10 years of proven professional experience with international donor agencies, INGOS, NGOS, UN organizations, or development partners.

• Demonstrated success in proposal development and institutional fundraising.

• Strong understanding of donor compliance, project management, and partnership development.

• Excellent networking and negotiation skills.

• Required Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Strong communication and public relations skills.

• . Advanced computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Workspace, internet research, etc.).

• Experience in video production, documentary making, photography, graphic content, and digital media management.

• Proposal writing and report writing skills.

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Disable Development and Educational Foundation (DDEF) is a non-profit, humanitarian and development organization established in 2001. Since 2007, DDEF has been implementing regular development and humanitarian programs for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable communities across Bangladesh.

• Our major interventions include:

• Empowerment of persons with disabilities and disadvantaged women

• Primary healthcare and medical support

• Free cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries

• Cataract surgery assistance

• Distribution of assistive devices for persons with disabilities

• Special education for children with disabilities

• Prevention of violence against women

• Emergency response during COVID-19, floods, cyclones, and other disasters

• Climate change awareness and community resilience initiatives

• Sewing skills training and sewing machine distribution for self-employment

• Livelihood support and financial assistance

• Humanitarian and emergency relief programs

• DDEF also envisions establishing:

• An orphanage for children with disabilities who have lost parental care

• A Special Education and Training Center

• A Specialized Hospital for Persons with Disabilities

• A Mosque as part of the community development initiative

• To strengthen our fundraising, partnership development, and organizational growth, we are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the following position.

• Position Summary

• The Coordinator cum Director will provide strategic leadership in fundraising, donor relations, partnership development, project coordination, organizational representation, and institutional

• capacity building. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding DDEF's national and international partnerships.

• Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies targeting international donors and development partners.

• Secure at least one international donor-funded project every three months, subject to donor opportunities and organizational readiness.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with bilateral, multilateral, UN agencies, INGOs, foundations, embassies, and corporate donors.

• Regularly visit donor and development partner offices in Bangladesh.

• Prepare high-quality project concepts, proposals, reports, presentations, and donor communications.

• Represent DDEF in meetings, workshops, networking events, and coordination forums.

• Coordinate organizational programs and ensure quality implementation.

• Produce organizational videos, documentaries, digital content, and promotional materials.

• Strengthen DDEF's public relations, visibility, and communications.

• Support strategic planning and institutional development.

• Travel anywhere in Bangladesh as required by organizational needs.

• Monthly Salary: BDT 40,000-45,000 (Negotiable based on qualifications and experience)

• Full-time position

• Other benefits as per organizational policy