Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty
Our Team:
To ensure coherent business development; identify-monitor funding opportunities from diverse institutional, private, foundation and in-country donor sources; coordinate an inclusive process of program design and fund raising; effective contract management, including compliance and submission of proposal and donor reports; communication with donors and Oxfam affiliates; and capacity building and technical support to country programme staff. The team is responsible for the financial health of the country programme and manages all contractual obligations.
The Role:
The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading the business development team and supporting the Deputy Country Director (DCD) / Country Director (CD) and country programme staff to grow Oxfam income and partnerships to resource Oxfam country programme strategy. The job function ensures (i) business development and implementation of the Oxfam in Bangladesh funding strategy, including mapping of potential funding opportunities aligned with the Oxfam Country Strategy; (ii) effective contract management, complying with and meeting donor contractual requirements; (iii) high quality and timely submission of proposals and donor reporting; (iv) engagement and communication with donors, potential donors and Oxfam affiliates; and (v) support for all fundraising initiatives, including capacity strengthening of programme staff on donor compliance, reporting and proposal writing.
What we are looking for:
Business Development Manager will require to be exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:
– Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 5 years of experience in program design, fundraising and contract management.
– Demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilisation strategies.
– Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
– Superior verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues.
– Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills.
Essential
– Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 5 years of experience in program design, fundraising and contract management.
– Demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilization strategies.
– Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
– Experience of collaborating with and leading technical teams to develop programme proposals that are funded by institutional donors.
– Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills.
– Ability to work effectively with others in a team across institutional boundaries and business units. Proven ability to utilise talent and expertise of team members to achieve objectives.
– Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary environment.
– Superior verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues.
– Excellent computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation
– Demonstrable experience of planning for, securing and managing funds from institutional donors, such as FCDO, EU/ECHO, SIDA, and UN agencies for an international agency like Oxfam.
– Experience of capacity building, preferably in the areas of business development and/or contract management, including coaching and delivering training at individual and group level, of staff and partners.
– Strong numeracy and financial and IT skills, with attention to detail to develop and analyse donor budgets and reports and support financial management/monitoring.
– Self-motivated, target-driven and with a proactive approach to fundraising.
– Ability to adapt to working in a challenging environment, in potentially insecure locations.
– Ability to manage time effectively and adapt priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines, across multiple time zones.
– Understanding of and commitment to mainstreaming crosscutting issues, such as gender/protection, with demonstrable experience of supporting others to mainstream gender into programmes under development
Desirable
– Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
– 7-8 years of experience in resource mobilisation and contract management.
– Strong proven ability to identify and articulate strategic and policy issues through effective oral and written briefs.
– Sound knowledge and awareness of issues related to Oxfam’s strategic objectives and theories of change.
– Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks.
– Good familiarity with government decision-making processes, both political and technical, including budget processes, appropriation, protocols, and communications.
– Knowledge and understanding of Oxfam’s WaSH and EFSVL programmes, in emergencies and development contexts.
Key Attributes
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of feminist principles, gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
We offer:
This role will give you an opportunity to lead the business development team and support the country programme staff to grow Oxfam income and partnerships to resource Oxfam country programme strategy and make a difference in Country Office, to act as key contributor, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their relevant fields, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Location/Job Type/ Duration:
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh; Job Type: Fixed Term; Duration: 02 Years (renewable)
Salary:
BDT. 2,171,400 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.
Grade: C1, National Vacant Position: 01 (One)
[Only Bangladeshi National are eligible to apply]
Our values and commitment to safeguarding:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
How to apply:
Go to: for external applicants:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/15482/description
For internal applicants:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/15482/description
Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT7771 complete the online application process
Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.
Application deadline: 28 August 2021
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
