Sr. Officer, Proposal Development and Donor Relationship (PDDR)

Job Description

Title: Sr. Officer, Proposal Development and Donor Relationship (PDDR)

Company Name: Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Master`s in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Social Science, or relevant field.

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Minimum 4-5 years` experience in proposal writing, grants acquisition, reporting, or donor relations within NGOs/INGOS-preferably in labor rights, or social justice sectors.

• Strong track record in securing funds from bilateral donors, foundations, CSR, or UN agencies.

• Experience working with labor sector stakeholders-trade unions, worker federations, and policy makers-will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional writing, analytical, editing, and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of donor compliance (ILO, EU, FCDO, UN, CSR).

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Ability to coordinate multi-department tasks under short deadlines.

• Familiarity with labor rights discourse, decent work frameworks, OSH, GBV in the workplace, and just transition.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with research and documentation preferred.

Safeguarding & Ethical Responsibilities

• Uphold BLF`s safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and child protection policies.

• Ensure donor communications reflect transparency, ethical engagement, and respect for worker voices.

• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and non-discrimination.

Preferred Attributes:

• Competitive monthly salary (based on qualifications and experience)

• Festival bonuses, travel allowance, communication support, and leave benefits as per BLF HR policy

• Professional development opportunities including training, conferences, and networking

• A vibrant and inclusive work environment driven by impact, innovation, and social justice

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is a leading national organization working to promote and protect the rights of workers across both formal and informal sectors. Since its establishment, BLF has championed the cause of decent work, social justice, occupational health and safety, gender equality, freedom of association, and climate-resilient and just transitions in Bangladesh`s labour landscape. With strong collaboration with trade unions, civil society, development partners, and government institutions, BLF implements a wide range of programs and advocacy initiatives that empower workers, improve working conditions, and influence public policy.

Position Overview:

• Sr. Officer, Proposal Development and Donor Relationship (PDDR) is responsible for driving BLF`s resource mobilization strategy and enhancing the organization`s engagement with funding partners and strategic networks. This position plays a pivotal role in designing high-quality proposals, concept notes, and partnership initiatives that reflect BLF`s mission to uphold labor rights, decent work, occupational safety, and social protection for workers in Bangladesh. The role requires strong coordination with internal teams, proactive donor engagement, and effective communication of BLF`s impact, achievements, and strategic priorities.

Preferred Job Description/Responsibility

A. Proposal and Concept Note Development

• Lead end-to-end proposal development aligned with BLF`s strategic themes.

• Coordinate with MEAL, Finance, Program, and Communications units to develop concept notes, technical proposal drafts, logical frameworks, and theories of change.

• Prepare proposal documents including capacity statements, organizational profiles, and partnership pitch decks reflecting BLF`s accomplishments and comparative advantage.

• Ensure proposals comply with donor guidelines and reflect BLF`s rights-based, gender-transformative, and community empowerment approaches.

B. Donor Relationship & Strategic Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with current donors and proactively identify new funding opportunities.

• Organize donor visits, project briefings, and evidence-sharing sessions to strengthen BLF`s credibility and visibility

• Facilitate timely submission of donor reporting inputs in collaboration with the program and MEAL teams.

C. Partnership Building & Networking

• Develop and maintain partnerships with national NGOs, workers` associations, trade unions, federations, employer organizations, think tanks, and CSOs working on labor rights, OSH, and policy reforms.

• Lead consortium-building and negotiate roles for joint proposals and collaborative intervention.

D. Grants Planning, Documentation & Pipeline Management

• Maintain donor profile database, funding pipeline, submission calendar, and proposal tracking.

• Conduct periodic funding trend analysis-focusing on global labour standards, forced labour elimination, FoA, and climate-labor intersection themes.

• Prepare briefs, talking points, achievements summaries, presentations, and position papers for BLF leadership and donor meetings.

E. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure proposals reflect BLF compliance requirements regarding safeguarding, anti-fraud, anti-harassment, child protection, and gender equality commitments.

• Align proposals with BLF`s MEAL strategy, evidence generation plan, and impact measurement framework.

• Support internal quality reviews of donor communications, narratives, and advocacy content.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, in line with BLF`s salary structure. Other benefits include festival bonuses and professional development opportunities.