Foundations, Organizations & Institutional (FOI) Specialist

Job Description

Title: Foundations, Organizations & Institutional (FOI) Specialist

Company Name: Habitat for Humanity International

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Development Agency

Published: 24 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Masters
∎ A minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in social science, political science, international relations, media and communication, marketing, development studies, resource mobilization, international development, or related fields, along with 7 years of relevant experience, is required.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Expertise in Internet research, with a focus on gathering and analyzing foundation and institutional funding programs, areas of concentration, and grant guidelines/requirements, including grant writing and budget development.
∎ Proven strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
∎ Solutions-oriented and collaborative, thriving in an evolving, dynamic, and inter-cultural team.
∎ Consistently reflects the organizational principles through timely delivery of work products in fast-changing work environments as the organization rapidly evolves.
∎ Highly disciplined, able to perform well under pressure, and capable of balancing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
∎ Excellent organizational skills with good attention to detail.
∎ Committed to delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
∎ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams (for information sharing and knowledge management), and project management software.
∎ Demonstrates a strong understanding of the impact of their own role on all partners, always prioritizing the end beneficiary.
∎ Upholds organizational and ethical standards, maintaining high levels of trustworthiness and serving as a role model for diversity and inclusion.
∎ Treats all individuals with respect, responding sensitively to differences and encouraging others to do the same.
∎ Effectively handles conflict by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
∎ Experience: A minimum of five years of diverse programmatic and development experience in securing multi-year grants ranging from six to seven figures, preferably from leading institutional funders such as the EU, GAC, UKAID, SDC, SIDA, USAID/US State Department, UN Agencies, EKN, AFD, the World Bank Group, etc. This experience should encompass sectors such as housing /shelter, WASH, climate change, disaster risk reduction, community development, emergency response, humanitarian services, and other areas within international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
∎ Competencies
∎ Expertise in Internet research, with a focus on gathering and analyzing foundation and institutional funding programs, areas of concentration, and grant guidelines/requirements, including grant writing and budget development.
∎ Proven strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
∎ Solutions-oriented and collaborative, thriving in an evolving, dynamic, and inter-cultural team.
∎ Consistently reflects the organizational principles through timely delivery of work products in fast-changing work environments as the organization rapidly evolves.
∎ Highly disciplined, able to perform well under pressure, and capable of balancing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
∎ Excellent organizational skills with good attention to detail.
∎ Committed to delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
∎ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams (for information sharing and knowledge management), and project management software.
∎ Demonstrates a strong understanding of the impact of their own role on all partners, always prioritizing the end beneficiary.
∎ Upholds organizational and ethical standards, maintaining high levels of trustworthiness and serving as a role model for diversity and inclusion.
∎ Treats all individuals with respect, responding sensitively to differences and encouraging others to do the same.
∎ Effectively handles conflict by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Maintain HFHB live donor mapping, analyse data, and keep internal stakeholders informed and updated. Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor engagement in excel files. Develop and lead the coordination of the prepositioning plan, ensuring alignment with HFHB’s Program Strategy.
∎ Identify funding opportunities aligned with HFHB’s Program Strategy and contribute to GFOI’s monthly forecasting.
∎ The FOI Specialist will oversee the FOI prepositioning in coordination with the Associate Director-Resource Development and Strategic Partnership, National Director, and program technical teams.
∎ Facilitate the development of compelling proposals to secure funding and advance HFHB's mission. Taking the lead in crafting comprehensive and persuasive proposals, the FOI Specialist works closely with program teams, MEAL, finance team, and Associate Director-RD and Strategic Partnerships to ensure alignment with donor priorities and address critical humanitarian needs, supporting HFHB's continued growth and impact.
∎ Prepare briefing memos and other informational materials to support and assist senior HFHB leadership in donor engagement.
∎ Collaborate with the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships and the Communications Officer to plan and manage events that showcase HFHB as a leading shelter organization, enhancing its visibility and support. Additionally, the FOI Specialist will work with internal stakeholders to plan and manage HFHB events aimed at raising the profile of HFHB programs.
∎ Work with the Communications Officer to create compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
∎ In collaboration with the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships, and the Communications Officer, the FOI Specialist will (a) develop and implement marketing plans and campaigns for local fundraising for Habitat Bangladesh, and (b) assess and report on the performance of digital marketing campaigns, using data analytics to inform future strategies.
∎ The FOI Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to plan and execute digital marketing campaigns, including web, email, and SEO.
∎ Utilize email marketing to track and nurture target audiences.
∎ Prepare and present updates on progress, successes, challenges at internal meetings – Area Office, GFOI and Country.
∎ Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Programs and in partnership with the MEAL Specialist and the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships, the FOI Specialist will oversee a comprehensive research study, supported by an external consultant, to examine the broader impacts of housing. A key output of this research will be data-driven insights that can shape and inform proposal development, improve project models, and provide indicators for constructing logical frameworks. Additionally, the FOI Specialist will lead the creation of a white paper to support influence-building and advocacy efforts, strengthening and contextualizing HFHI's global advocacy initiatives.
∎ Organize two high-profile national-level events to raise awareness of Habitat Bangladesh’s value, highlighting its unique contributions beyond housing construction. These events will serve as platforms to engage key external stakeholders, including FOI donors, peers, and authorities, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
∎ Monitor the grant reporting deadlines of active grant portfolios and collaborate closely with HFHB stakeholders to ensure compliance with funder reporting requirements. Work in partnership with HFHB finance, legal, and compliance departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of grant agreements, acknowledgements, and payments.
∎ Expected starting date : 1 May 2025
∎ Type of contract : Full time employment
∎ Duration : 1 year
∎ Open to : Bangladeshi Nationals only
∎ Main responsibilities:
∎ The HFHB FOI Specialist will lead in partnership with the Associate Director-Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships, National Director, Program Department and subject matter experts, and technical team to increase institutional donor funding. Key responsibilities include FOI prepositioning, joining consortiums, developing and coordinating proposals in consortium, and organizing events to establish HFHB as a leading housing organization.
∎ Maintain HFHB live donor mapping, analyse data, and keep internal stakeholders informed and updated. Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor engagement in excel files. Develop and lead the coordination of the prepositioning plan, ensuring alignment with HFHB’s Program Strategy.
∎ Identify funding opportunities aligned with HFHB’s Program Strategy and contribute to GFOI’s monthly forecasting.
∎ The FOI Specialist will oversee the FOI prepositioning in coordination with the Associate Director-Resource Development and Strategic Partnership, National Director, and program technical teams.
∎ Facilitate the development of compelling proposals to secure funding and advance HFHB's mission. Taking the lead in crafting comprehensive and persuasive proposals, the FOI Specialist works closely with program teams, MEAL, finance team, and Associate Director-RD and Strategic Partnerships to ensure alignment with donor priorities and address critical humanitarian needs, supporting HFHB's continued growth and impact.
∎ Prepare briefing memos and other informational materials to support and assist senior HFHB leadership in donor engagement.
∎ Collaborate with the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships and the Communications Officer to plan and manage events that showcase HFHB as a leading shelter organization, enhancing its visibility and support. Additionally, the FOI Specialist will work with internal stakeholders to plan and manage HFHB events aimed at raising the profile of HFHB programs.
∎ Work with the Communications Officer to create compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
∎ In collaboration with the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships, and the Communications Officer, the FOI Specialist will (a) develop and implement marketing plans and campaigns for local fundraising for Habitat Bangladesh, and (b) assess and report on the performance of digital marketing campaigns, using data analytics to inform future strategies.
∎ The FOI Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to plan and execute digital marketing campaigns, including web, email, and SEO.
∎ Utilize email marketing to track and nurture target audiences.
∎ Prepare and present updates on progress, successes, challenges at internal meetings – Area Office, GFOI and Country.
∎ Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Programs and in partnership with the MEAL Specialist and the Associate Director of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships, the FOI Specialist will oversee a comprehensive research study, supported by an external consultant, to examine the broader impacts of housing. A key output of this research will be data-driven insights that can shape and inform proposal development, improve project models, and provide indicators for constructing logical frameworks. Additionally, the FOI Specialist will lead the creation of a white paper to support influence-building and advocacy efforts, strengthening and contextualizing HFHI's global advocacy initiatives.
∎ Organize two high-profile national-level events to raise awareness of Habitat Bangladesh’s value, highlighting its unique contributions beyond housing construction. These events will serve as platforms to engage key external stakeholders, including FOI donors, peers, and authorities, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
∎ Monitor the grant reporting deadlines of active grant portfolios and collaborate closely with HFHB stakeholders to ensure compliance with funder reporting requirements. Work in partnership with HFHB finance, legal, and compliance departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of grant agreements, acknowledgements, and payments.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ Habitat for Humanity International
∎ House # 12 (3rd Floor), Road # 16/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212
∎ Habitat for Humanity International (`HFHI`) is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh (HFHB) is a relativity small operation dedicated to the eradication of substandard housing and homelessness in Bangladesh.

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∎ House # 12 (3rd Floor), Road # 16/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212
∎ Habitat for Humanity International (`HFHI`) is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh (HFHB) is a relativity small operation dedicated to the eradication of substandard housing and homelessness in Bangladesh.

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Application Deadline: 6 Apr 2025

Category: NGO/Development