Resource Mobilization Lead

Job Description

Program Brief

Founded in 1933, International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic footprint in the host community and to other parts of the country.

Purpose of the Role

The position will work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Coordinator, Grants & Partnership and will undertake business development and donor engagement initiative for the country program by closely working with SMT, Technical Coordinator(s) and other relevant departments.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

- Represent IRC in various external donor coordination meeting as and when required. - Research, monitor and identify funding opportunities and develop summaries of opportunities for internal Go-No Go decision making and lead the Go-No Go meetings. - Research donor strategies and priorities including multilateral and bilateral donors and Trusts and Foundations. - Prepare donor briefing notes/analysis for Country Director/DDP/Sr Coordinator Grants & Partnership, TCs as requested. - Manage the Business Development Tool by following up the actions, regular updates and coordinating quarterly meetings. - Build relationships with UN, INGOs, networks, platforms and other relevant stakeholders for potential future collaborations. - Take part in stakeholder analysis as part of concept notes and business development initiatives. - Support the Sr. Coordinator Grants & Partnership coordinating concept note and proposal development jointly with the program, operations, finance and other teams as relevant. - Develop clear proposal development timeline, provide early notification to relevant Regional and HQ colleagues about the timeline; regular follow up with the relevant teams to ensure deliverables. - Maintain an efficient system for proposal development including clear responsibilities outlined for management, programs, finance and operations departments - that yields timely, high quality submissions. - Support the Sr. Coordinator Grants & Partnership/DDP organizing and leading program design workshops for all new business development opportunities. - Jointly with the Sr. Coordinator Grants & Partnership and Grants Coordinator, lead on the drafting new proposals and concept notes which are consistent, high-quality, competitive, and aligned with donor’s requirements and regulations. - Coordinate with M&E Coordinator and Technical Coordinators in ensuring that project design adheres to IRC’s internal M&E and Technical standards and has consistency in terms of technical design. - Coordinate with Finance team to ensure that, internal budget templates are developed and shared with the team on time; ensure that the budget is reviewed by relevant country functions before ensuring in-country and HQ sign-off.

Qualifications

Experience

- At least 10 years of total work experience with minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience, especially in Business Development/ Grants Coordination; humanitarian; and/or in development sector.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent writing and editing skills. - Competency in MS Office Package. - Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and ensure deliverables on time.

Language Preference

- High level of proficiency in English.

Specific Educational Qualification

- Master’s degree in relevant discipline.