Tearfund in Bangladesh is looking for a highly competent and experienced Program and Business Development Lead to support the Bangladesh Country Programme in maintaining the existing grant portfolio and developing its planned expansion in line with Tearfund Country Strategy. The Program and Business Development Lead must be a person who will have a practical commitment to Tearfund's values, vision and mission when working alongside Tearfund's partner organisations.

The Program and Business Development Lead provides leadership in producing high-quality proposals, managing and implementing high-impact programs and providing leadership to access donor funding for the country office and selected partners. Are you passionate about accountability and leading donor compliance with the highest standards and integrity? This role will maintain current relationships and/or establish new relationships with donors & Tearfund strategic partners. Identifies new areas for engagement, and researches the latest in the humanitarian/development/ sector, and creates new funding opportunities and products for potential donors. 

We are looking for candidates with:

• Master's Degree or equivalent qualification in development, humanitarian affairs, programme development and Business Management, or other relevant course
• Experience in International NGOs with similar positions and experience in proposal development (narrative and budgets) and donor reporting 
• Proven ability to develop winning proposals for public and/or private sector donors 
• Experience in log frame development and Project Cycle Management 
• Experience in conveying stories and case studies to external audiences in an appropriate and timely manner 
• Experience in strategic planning 

Do you have the below skills/Abilities required?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Fluency in English)
• Excellent organisation and administrative capacity 
• Strong interpersonal and team coordination skills 
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly 
• Strong negotiation and representation skills 

If the above describes you then please have a look at the attached Job Description and do apply!

The position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Applicants who have the right to live and work in Bangladesh will be considered for this position.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.