Job Description

Title: Officer/ Senior Officer (Fund Raising & Sponsorship)

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: 02

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master’s Degree in any discipline from a reputed university with good academic records (No 3rd class/ division will be allowed). Professional courses in relevant subjects will get added advantage.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Background of the organization: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a national-level non-government organization started its mission to stand by the distressed people with humanitarian aid when the country was hit by a massive flood in 1974. Having an organizational shape in 1977, MSS redirected its focus to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor especially the urban and rural women of Bangladesh. Thereafter, MSS started a health and population services in 1982; an integrated savings and credit program for the urban poor in 1984 which has since become sustainable. MSS was again on the front line when the focus of development shifted to building democratic societies and promoting good governance. MSS emphasizes Social Services Programs to complement its credit program for the holistic development of underserved people. Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) is looking for an experienced and competent person for the following position.
∎ Job Summary: This is an important mid-level position to contribute to MSS’s growth and development by attracting and securing financial support from the public, humanitarian trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorships and partnerships, media partnerships, donors, and local businesses, as well as through events. The position is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering sponsorship and fundraising strategies that build audiences, participants, and visitors, and ensure a strong ongoing profile and presence for MSS on a local, national, and global level. Tasks include Managing, Planning, development, project management, and successful implementation of integrated fundraising and sponsorship programs. The position will also contribute to proposal writing, donor reporting, and managing the internal system. The position is expected to coordinate closely with senior management of the organization. The position is based in Dhaka and requires field visits on purpose.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Draft concept papers, EOI, organizational profiles, brochures, editing newsletters, and program monitoring.
∎ Prepare program reports, and contribute to the organization’s different publications and documentation.
∎ Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly reports as per the requirement of the management.
∎ Prepare budgets for different projects and oversee the expenditures.
∎ Making liaisons and maintaining correspondence with donor agencies, attending meetings with donors, and international visitors; undertaking field visits with overseas visitors.
∎ Plan, organize, conduct, and coordinate all seminars & workshops.
∎ Responsible for the smooth functioning of Fund Raising & Sponsorship of MSS.
∎ Keep the organization informed about program development and ongoing activities by supplying periodic reports.
∎ Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with other relevant organizations, donors/sponsors, service providers, government agencies, and community organizations.
∎ Build and maintain reliable partnerships and healthy relationships with other organizations, donors/sponsors, Eye Care service providers, government agencies, and other community organizations.
∎ Expand the organization's image by circulating the activities of the organization's different projects and programs.
∎ Prepare different reports and also presentations based on reports and present them to the senior management of the organization to keep them informed about ongoing activities and program development.
∎ Prepare and present different presentations on program activities to national and international visitors.
∎ Record keeping and proper documentation.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Job Location: Dhaka (Frequent field visits)
∎ Males and females both are eligible to apply.
∎ Proven experience working in managing a team with the particular thematic sector of Sponsorship & Fund Raising.
∎ Knowledge of Bangladesh's geographic, socioeconomic, and political context, etc.
∎ Strong people management and team-building skills with a gender-friendly attitude.
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills both in Bengali and English.
∎ Very good command of the Microsoft Office Package.
∎ Excellent skills in report writing and presentation.
∎ Coordination/ Advocacy/ Networking/ Communication skills.
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation Decision-making, Documentation & Problem-solving skills.
∎ Planning, analytical, and strategic management skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively to meet the deadline.

Salary:
∎ After confirmation BDT: 30,000 - 45,000 per month (negotiable during the probation period).

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Contributory Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Two festival bonuses in a year.
∎ Yearly increment.
∎ Special “Staff Welfare Fund” to cover health expenses for self and family.
∎ The death benefit from a Special “Staff Welfare Fund”.
∎ Stipend facility for meritorious children.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 20 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 6 Aug 2023
∎ Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)
∎ Address : SEL Centre (3rd Floor), 29, West Panthapath, Dhaka-1205
∎ Web : www.mssbd.org
∎ Business : Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a national-level non-government organization, started its mission to stand by the distressed people with humanitarian aid when the country was hit by a massive flood in 1974. Having an organizational shape in 1977, MSS redirected its focus to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor, especially the urban and rural women of Bangladesh. Thereafter, MSS started health and population services in 1982; an integrated savings and credit program for the urban poor in 1984 which has since become sustainable. MSS was again on the front line when the focus of development shifted to building democratic societies and promoting good governance.

Alongside working for poverty alleviation of the marginalized people, MSS is also promoting child rights, food security, health and nutrition services, housing, and non-formal primary education with a vision to establish a society free from poverty where there is equality among citizens and citizens’ rights are respected.

Women’s Credit Program (WCP), the flagship program of MSS is operating with nearly 230,000 members through 162 branches in 17 districts all over the country.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Registration Authority: Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Registration # S-657, Registration Date: April 17, 1979
Registration Authority: Bureau of NGO Affairs, Registration # 130, Registration Date: November 23, 1982
Registration Authority: Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), Registration # 00165-01033-00233, Registration Date: May 14, 2008

Category: NGO/Development

: If you fulfill our requirements and think yourself confident as the best fit, you are requested to send your CV (including two professional references) along with a cover letter (CV & cover letter should be in one MS Word or PDF file) addressed to the Executive Director, MSS through e-mail to: hr@mssbd.org on or before August 20, 2023. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of the e-mail. We treat all applications for employment on their merits. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. MSS reserves the right to cancel any application. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the selection process.