Project Associate, Business Development

Job Description

Title: Project Associate, Business Development

Company Name: The Asia Foundation

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

Relevant degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, Environmental Science, or related field.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• 2-3 years of experience in business development, SME support, or private sector engagement within development projects.

• Experience in enterprise development, market linkage, or value chain facilitation—preferably in manufacturing, green industry, or circular economy sectors.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); fluency in Bangla and English.

Location: The Asia Foundation, Bangladesh Office

Reports to: Project Manager

Working days/hours: 37.5 hours per week. The position requires a periodic field visit to the program implementation area

Background

The Asia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Waste into Resource: Tannery Solid Waste (TSW) Byproduct Entrepreneurship Model” in Bangladesh. The project aims to transform tannery solid waste management in Bangladesh into an environmentally compliant, hazard free, and economically viable model. It will pilot sustainable byproduct enterprises, fosters Public-Private Dialogue (PPD), and support policy and certification readiness to promote circular economy practices, women-led enterprises, inclusive growth, and export diversification.

Within this framework, The Asia Foundation seeks a Project Associate to provide essential technical, operational, and coordination support to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities, with a focus on enterprise development, compliance facilitation, market linkage, and knowledge generation.

Purpose of the Position

The Project Associate will play a key role in facilitating business case development, enterprise support, stakeholder coordination, event organization, and monitoring. The role bridges technical assistance to pilot enterprises and the operational execution of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with the project’s results framework. The Project Associate will report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with the MEL, Finance, and Communications teams of The Asia Foundation. The incumbent will also liaise with implementing partners and technical consultants to coordinate implementation and reporting.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Support daily implementation, event organization, partner coordination, and documentation to ensure timely and compliant delivery of activities.

• Assist pilot enterprises in developing business cases, financial models, and investment briefs; facilitate linkages with investors, buyers, and regulators to strengthen market access and certification readiness.

• Contribute to assessments, data collection, and performance tracking; provide inputs for reports, case studies, and knowledge products in collaboration with MEL and Communications teams.

• Support budgeting, procurement, and financial tracking of activities and sub-grants in line with organizational policies and procedures.

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, outreach and reporting.