Job Description / Responsibility

• Assist in identifying national and international funding opportunities (INGOs, UN agencies, bilateral donors, CSR, foundations, etc.).
• Support the development of concept notes and project proposals in collaboration with program teams.
• Conduct background research on donor priorities, thematic areas, and funding trends.
• Maintain a database of potential donors, grants, and submission deadlines.
• Assist in preparing project budgets in coordination with the finance team.
• Support donor communication, including preparing emails, updates, and meeting briefs.
• Coordinate with program, M&E, and finance teams to gather information required for proposal writing.
• Review and edit project reports, case studies, and organizational promotional materials.
• Assist in organizing fundraising events, campaigns, and networking/liaison activities.
• Ensure proper documentation of all fundraising materials, correspondence, and donor guidelines.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor/Manager of Fundraising.

Educational Requirements: Masters in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field.

Professional/on-job training on fundraising (preferred but not mandatory).

Experience Requirements: 1–2 years of experience in fundraising, proposal writing, development sector research, or relevant field (fresh master degree with excellent writing skills may also apply). Experience in working with NGOs/INGOs will be considered an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Team building capacity
• Strong English writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of project proposal development and donor requirements.
• Good understanding of development issues such as climate change, livelihood, gender, WASH, DRR, health, and social protection.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), online research and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Respect on gender, PSEA, Safeguarding, code of conduct and cultural diversity
• Committed on response in any humanitarian emergency if necessary
• Able to operate virtual platform like Skype/Zoom/Team etc.

Salary: BDT 30,000 to 35000 (based on qualifications and experience)

Job Level: Mid level position

Job Location: Dhaka

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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 is inviting application from qualified candidates. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (MS Word file as per prescribed format) passport size photograph to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan on or before 04/12/2025. Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. Requirements are flexible for highly skilled candidates and qualified female & person with disable are especially encouraged to apply. All Rights Reserved by the Authority.