Programme Development and Fundraising Manager - Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) - Savar, Bangladesh
(2024-04)
- development of competitive grant proposals and concept notes on Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, DiDRR, DiCCA, Disability-Inclusive WASH, Economic Empowerment and inclusive infrastructure
- identification of funding opportunities and partnership development with bilateral, multilateral, corporate and philanthropic donors
- organizational capacity assessments (OCA) and implementation of organizational development (OD) plans
- donor engagement, proposal coordination, grant negotiations, due diligence and compliance management
- development of resource mobilization systems, grant management and partnership coordination
- due diligence submissions with Humanity & Inclusion (HI), CARE Bangladesh, Plan International, Save the Children, Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) and MDF Consulting Group
- establishment of CDD's Programme Development and Fundraising function
- preparation of 16 major grant proposals and concept notes, mobilizing approximately BDT 57.72 million
- development of strategic partnerships with CARE Bangladesh, Centre for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), United Finance PLC and GFA Consulting Group GmbH
- strengthening institutional sustainability through donor-funded organizational systems and support functions
Independent Contractor - EU Tech Chamber - Dhaka, Bangladesh
(2024-03 - 2024-04)
- development of competitive grant proposals for European funding programmes
- coordination of proposal development with the CEO and multidisciplinary teams
- partnership development with European universities and research institutions
- negotiation and coordination of institutional collaboration agreements
- development of successful proposals in Agri-Data-Space, Waterborne Transport and Fresh-net
- establishment of strategic partnerships supporting EU-funded research and innovation projects
Grants Proposal Writer - Together For Nepal - Jashore, Bangladesh
(2024-02 - 2024-06)
- grant proposal writing and concept note development
- coaching staff on proposal development and donor compliance
- identification of funding opportunities and donor mapping
- coordination of multidisciplinary proposal development teams
- donor engagement and partnership development
- establishment of relationships with eight prospective donor agencies
- preparation of proposals on Child Protection, Agriculture, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Plastic Recycling and Environmental Sustainability
Grant Proposal Writer | Organizational & Fundraising Strategy Creator - Up-Work - Jashore, Bangladesh
(2023-09)
- fundraising consultancy and grant proposal development
- preparation of organizational strategies and fundraising plans
- English–Bangla and Bangla–English translation
- development of PowerPoint presentations, digital communication materials and multimedia content
- professional video editing using Filmora
- development of Facebook and Instagram fundraising strategies
- production of promotional media content for book publication
Manager-Grants Acquisition and Management, Communications and Advocacy - World Vision Bangladesh (Rohingya Crisis Response) - Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
(2022-06 - 2023-09)
- leadership of end-to-end grant proposal development and donor submissions
- coordination of multidisciplinary proposal, finance and programme teams
- donor reporting, communications and grant compliance
- financial monitoring and grant budget management
- partnership management with UN agencies, government authorities and international organizations
- representation in donor coordination meetings and strategic forums
- preparation of approximately 57 grant proposals, contributing to USD 32.84 million in funding
- representation with WFP, UNICEF, UNESCO, FAO, UNHCR, RRRC and World Vision Support Offices worldwide
- development of a three-year strategic plan for the Rohingya Crisis Response
- translation and publication of 5,000 copies of Man of Vision into Bengali
Manager - Donor Relations - World Vision Bangladesh and World Vision United States - Khulna, Bangladesh
(2020-10 - 2022-06)
- donor relationship management with major and mega private donors in the USA
- preparation of donor reports, impact stories, presentations and stewardship materials
- photography, videography and impact documentation
- planning and hosting donor field visits
- donor communications and grant stewardship
- production of more than 20 impact stories
- contribution to mobilizing approximately USD 2.5 million in private donor funding
Regional Field Director (Senior Leadership Team-SLT member of World Vision Bangladesh) - World Vision Bangladesh - Mymensingh, Bangladesh
(2020-06 - 2020-09)
- strategic leadership of 14 Area Programmes, three grant projects and more than 200 staff
- supervision of HR, Finance, Supply Chain, MEAL, Communications, Security, Administration and Government Relations
- fundraising, grant management and donor reporting
- liaison with government ministries, Print and Electronic Media journaists' associations, and NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB)
- stakeholder engagement with donors and government authorities
- mobilization of GBP 100,000 from UK Aid for emergency flood response
- leadership of humanitarian assistance reaching approximately 5,000 families within 45 days
- strategic phase-out of three Area Programmes
Manager- Donor Relations - World Vision Bangladesh and World Vision United States - Khulna, Bangladesh
(2012-02 - 2020-06)
- donor stewardship and relationship management with major private donors
- preparation of donor communications, reports and impact documentation
- planning and coordination of donor visits to Bangladesh
- photography, video production and impact storytelling
- fundraising support and donor engagement
- design of the Donor Hosting RACI Matrix adopted across 11 countries under the Every Last One Campaign
- coordination of 33 donor visits to Bangladesh
- production of over 200 impact stories
- contribution to mobilizing approximately USD 4.28 million from private donors
Area Development Programme Manager (ADP Manager) - World Vision Bangladesh - Netrakona & Khulna, Bangladesh
(2006-09 - 2012-02)
- leadership of multidisciplinary education, health and livelihood programmes
- programme design, budgeting and donor reporting
- community consultation and participatory planning
- donor liaison, media and journalists engagement, and government coordination
- programme monitoring and quality assurance
- establishment of 120 Early Childhood Development Centres serving 3,600 children
- establishment of six community-based organizations with 3,600 women
- facilitation of community savings exceeding BDT 6 million
- government registration of community organizations
Programme Officer - World Vision Bangladesh - Mymensingh, Bangladesh
(2004-01 - 2006-08)
- planning, implementation and monitoring of community development programmes
- project design, budgeting and donor reporting
- community mobilization and organizational capacity building
- coaching of community-based organizations
- stakeholder coordination and partnership management
- leadership of eight community-based organizations with approximately 16,000 women members
- support to 15 secondary schools through educational materials and school furniture
Development Programme Organizer - World Vision Bangladesh - Kaliganj, Gazipur, Bangladesh
(1996-04 - 2003-12)
- implementation of community development and sponsorship programmes
- project planning, budgeting and monitoring
- organization and strengthening of community-based organizations
- leadership, literacy, bookkeeping and financial management training
- government liaison and donor reporting
- establishment of 50 savings groups involving approximately 1,500 women
- delivery of leadership, literacy and financial management training
- educational support for approximately 1,500 students under child sponsorship programmes
Project Manager - World Vision Bangladesh - Jashore, Bangladesh
(1994-03 - 1996-04)
- leadership of multidisciplinary education, health, economic development and sponsorship teams
- management of community microcredit and village savings programmes
- project planning, budgeting and donor reporting
- community consultation and participatory programme design
- donor hosting and stakeholder engagement
- government liaison and partnership management
- leadership of three primary schools in partnership with the Roman Catholic Church
- support for 15 teachers and approximately 800 primary school students through education and sponsorship initiatives
