Research & Fund-Raising Assistant

Job Description

Title: Research & Fund-Raising Assistant

Company Name: Shushilan

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 32 years

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 20000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 1 year
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 11 Mar 2025

Education:

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 32 years
∎ At least 1-2 years of experience in research, proposal writing, or fundraising in NGOs or development organizations will be given preference (at least 1 year in a similar context).
∎ Must proficiency in written and oral communication in both English and Bengali.
∎ Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
∎ Knowledge of donor agencies, funding trends, and proposal development.
∎ Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Commitment to ethical considerations in social and biophysical research, ensuring no harm is caused.
∎ Respect for gender equality, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), safeguarding policies, the code of conduct, and cultural diversity.
∎ Strong motivation and willingness to serve the project at the ground level (rural coastal areas).
∎ Ability to operate virtual platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
∎ At least 1-2 years of experience in research, proposal writing, or fundraising in NGOs or development organizations will be given preference (at least 1 year in a similar context).
∎ Must proficiency in written and oral communication in both English and Bengali.
∎ Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
∎ Knowledge of donor agencies, funding trends, and proposal development.
∎ Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Commitment to ethical considerations in social and biophysical research, ensuring no harm is caused.
∎ Respect for gender equality, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), safeguarding policies, the code of conduct, and cultural diversity.
∎ Strong motivation and willingness to serve the project at the ground level (rural coastal areas).
∎ Ability to operate virtual platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.
∎ Conduct research on funding opportunities, potential donors, and development trends.
∎ Prepare concept notes, case studies, and success stories for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
∎ Maintain donor databases and assist in stakeholder communication.
∎ Collaborate with program teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
∎ Assist in organizing fundraising events, networking sessions, and donor meetings.
∎ Assist in preparing project reports and conducting field monitoring as required.
∎ Assist in conducting and facilitating various assessments, surveys, workshops, awareness events, inception meetings, and coordination meetings at the ground level.
∎ Assist in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities, including data collection, analysis, and report writing for research initiatives.
∎ Assist in preparing research articles as required by the Principal Investigator and the study team.
∎ Assist Head of Business Development, Research & Fundraising Cell to implement research projects, and research for fundraising.
∎ Regularly conduct field visits, provide guidance, supervision, and technical support to project staff.
∎ Regularly attend organizational and project meetings for updates and knowledge-sharing.
∎ Assist in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.
∎ Conduct research on funding opportunities, potential donors, and development trends.
∎ Prepare concept notes, case studies, and success stories for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
∎ Maintain donor databases and assist in stakeholder communication.
∎ Collaborate with program teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
∎ Assist in organizing fundraising events, networking sessions, and donor meetings.
∎ Assist in preparing project reports and conducting field monitoring as required.
∎ Assist in conducting and facilitating various assessments, surveys, workshops, awareness events, inception meetings, and coordination meetings at the ground level.
∎ Assist in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities, including data collection, analysis, and report writing for research initiatives.
∎ Assist in preparing research articles as required by the Principal Investigator and the study team.
∎ Assist Head of Business Development, Research & Fundraising Cell to implement research projects, and research for fundraising.
∎ Regularly conduct field visits, provide guidance, supervision, and technical support to project staff.
∎ Regularly attend organizational and project meetings for updates and knowledge-sharing.
∎ Job Location: Dhaka (with up to 25% field visits to rural areas)

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Shushilan has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Shushilan‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Shushilan’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Apply Instruction

Shushilan, a national NGO of Bangladesh is inviting application from the competent and qualified candidates for ''Resilience Program''. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (as per prescribed format), copy of all academic certificates and passport size photograph, copy of national ID to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan on or before 20 March 2025. Requirements are flexible for skilled candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. All Rights Reserved by the Authority.

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Company Information:
∎ Shushilan
∎ Head Office: 155, Jalil Shorani, Commercial Cum Residential Area, Rayermohol Boyra, Khulna-9000
∎ Shushilan - a non-profit organization has been working in the field of Socio-economic development, Education & ICT and Health & Nutrition Program, Disaster, Climate Change and Environmental Resource Management, Human Rights and Good Governance and Sustainable Peoples Organization in Bangladesh since 1991.

Address::
∎ Head Office: 155, Jalil Shorani, Commercial Cum Residential Area, Rayermohol Boyra, Khulna-9000
∎ Shushilan - a non-profit organization has been working in the field of Socio-economic development, Education & ICT and Health & Nutrition Program, Disaster, Climate Change and Environmental Resource Management, Human Rights and Good Governance and Sustainable Peoples Organization in Bangladesh since 1991.

Application Deadline: 20 Mar 2025

Category: NGO/Development