Officer - Research, and Innovation

Job Description

Title: Officer - Research, and Innovation

Company Name: AMAL Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 32000 - 37000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social science, economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 3 to 5 years

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data, spot trends, and make connections between donor priorities and the Foundation’s mission.

• Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships, donor relationships, and/or stakeholder engagements.

• Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively to design projects and programs that meet both organizational and donor needs.

• Strategic Communication: Strong communication skills, particularly in proposal writing, relationship building, and organizational representation.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled in working across teams to build alignment and drive project development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in research, project development, resource mobilization, or related roles within the NGO or development sector.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of development funding, green finance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Bangladesh.

• Language: Proficiency in English and Bangla with strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Excellent level of English Language skill

• Excellent writing skills required

• Good knowledge in project management cycle (tools and process)

• Good representative and persuasive capacities with excellent human relationship skills

• Team player with a sharp sense of communication

• Responsiveness and proactivity to meet deadline and partner’s requirements

• Good organizational skills

• IT skills: office suite (Word, Excel and PPT)

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

• Conduct continuous research on key development challenges relevant to Amal Foundation’s mission, with a focus on Bangladesh’s socio-economic context.

• 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.

• Analyze government policies, national development priorities, and strategic plans to identify alignment and opportunities for partnership with government entities.

• Stay updated on technological innovations and policy shifts that could impact or benefit the Foundation’s work.

Donor Engagement and Relationship Building

• Identify and establish contact with potential international, corporate, and philanthropic donors who align with the Foundation’s objectives.

• Act as a first point of contact, cultivating relationships with donors to position Amal Foundation as a credible and innovative partner.

• 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

• Leverage research insights to proactively design and propose innovative projects that address priority development challenges while aligning with donor interests.

• Collaborate closely with program teams to ensure project ideas are feasible and aligned with Amal Foundation’s operational capacity.

• 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

• Monitor changes in government policies relevant to the Foundation’s mission areas and assess their impact on project implementation and funding opportunities.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Develop internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing platforms to build staff capacity in research, innovation, and understanding donor trends.

• 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.

• Weekly 2 holidays
• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2