Job Description & Responsibilities:

Organization:

Change Associates Ltd. is a women-led non-profit organization committed to actively educating and empowering readymade garment workers. Established in 2010, Change collaboratively works with manufacturing companies and apparel brands to design and implement workplace-based programs aimed at building respectful work environments.

We promote long-term sustainable development by sharing our knowledge and expertise through designing customized training programs to address specific needs of the clients.

We believe in creating synergy through cross-sector partnership that leads to continual development of the workers in the RMG sector. Change has a reputation to foster young professionals especially women employees consisting 80% of total workforce. https://change-bd.org/#about

The role of Business Development Officer is to assist the firm in submitting proposals for securing donor fundings, grants, consultancy services etc. Familiarity with development sector projects and activities will be added value but not essential. Willingness to read and analyze extensive grant/funding documents, critical writing ability and preparation of grant documents are essential skills we are looking for. The role entitles editing, and coordinating quality proposals, concept notes, grant applications, and donor reports for funding and partnership opportunities for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development

• Research funding opportunities from foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, corporations, and international NGOs.

• Assist in developing high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, expressions of interest (EOIs), and funding applications.

• Coordinate proposal development processes across departments.

• Ensure proposals align with organizational strategy, donor priorities, and project objectives.

• Eager to learn logical frameworks, theories of change, intervention design, and results chain etc. relevant to development projects

Donor Landscaping

• Guided identification of and analyze potential donors and funding opportunities.

• Maintain a database of donors, funding opportunities, and submission deadlines.

• Monitor donor trends, priorities, and funding mechanisms.

Cross Department Coordination

• Maintain liaison with program, finance, M&E, and technical teams to collect necessary information.

• Coordinate budget development with finance staff.

• Facilitate proposal review meetings and internal approvals.

Writing and Editing