Director of Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization

Company Description

Since its inception in 2012, our client has successfully established a leadership development model where thousands of graduates and young professionals compete for the privilege of teaching full-time in the country's most underserved schools - a previously unthinkable phenomenon. To date, they have raised close to $8 million from diverse funders to support their mission, including nearly half of the $1.7 million budget for the fiscal year 2022. They are poised to scale their program to additional regions while deepening the impact on existing ones. Having successfully navigated the pandemic-related school closures, our client is also uniquely positioned to drive impact and catalyze collective leadership in education during the nationwide return to school.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a driven and inspiring leader to take on the strategic role of Director, Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization (PDRM). This key leadership position is responsible for contributing to our institutional mission by co-designing our funding strategy, developing our programs, and managing our Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization (PDRM) team. By strengthening existing relationships and nurturing new alliances with partners, philanthropists, allies, and supporters, the Director will secure the financial sustainability and growth as an organization with national reach. In addition, s/he will be responsible for building and stewarding relationships with non-funding partners and key allies of our movement.

The Director, PDRM will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to both grow our existing program and develop new programs aligned with our vision for equity. The PDRM team, which the Director will lead, is an integral part of our work. The team nurtures a growing network of local, regional, and global "champions," who are deeply connected and involved with the mission of our organization, lending their voice, resources, and support to our cause while committing to scaling and maximizing the impact of our program. The team is responsible for some elements of our strategic communication, and some aspects of branding and management of relationships with the government.

The role of Director, PDRM is a unique opportunity for someone who, in addition to understanding and connecting deeply with the purpose of our movement, is strategic, purposeful, passionate about results, and eager to leverage their leadership skills for maximum impact in the lives of our nations most underserved children.

Key Responsibilities

-Design and execute an innovative and ambitious growth strategy.

-Work closely with senior leadership to develop and drive a 5-year growth strategy.

-Spearhead efforts to raise funding through current and new partners and engaging champions and supporters.

-Grow a funding portfolio that grows to sustain our immediate and future scale goals.

-Develop sustainable financing for all our existing and future programs.

-Manage and grow our key partnerships and alliances.

-Ensure consistent and strategic engagement of key local, regional, and global partners and stakeholders, including corporations, foundations, multi-laterals, philanthropists and the government.

-Build a high degree of loyalty among supporters and partners for the organizational mission.

-Create active champions across the partnership spectrum in Bangladesh and beyond for our vision.

-Support the CEO in preparing for and leveraging external meetings/events.

-Manage team and systems:

--Establish and maintain key systems and processes including donor research, cataloging of information, grant and report writing, cultivation pipelines etc.

--Contribute to the professional development of the PDRM team.

Senior Leadership Responsibilities

All Directors are expected to act as senior leaders within the organization, leading by example to uphold our mission, values, culture, and standard of performance. Directors are not simply responsible for the success of their individual teams, they are stewards of the organization as a whole, contributing to strategy and key decision-making. They collaborate with one another and other leaders within the organizational cohesion and mission alignment. They act as spokespeople for the organization and brand to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to members of the Board, current and future donors, government, etc. In addition, a small group of senior leaders are invited by the CEO to join the Senior Leadership Team, which will meet on a regular basis to address these and other issues and provide decision-making support to the CEO. New leaders are eligible to be invited to the SLT only after successfully completing their probation period in their role.

Skills & Qualifications

Deep understanding of and strong alignment to our mission, vision, and core values

8-12 years of relevant professional work experience, including at least 3 years of line management.

Previous experience in program development and fundraising is strongly preferred.

Exceptional communication skills in written and spoken English. Proficiency in written and spoken Bangla is preferred, but not required.

Desire and ability to effectively operate independently and as part of a team in a high-intensity, high-uncertainty start-up environment, with a results-oriented culture.

Proven organizational and time management skills, experience creating efficient systems

Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals, and demonstrated sensitivity to racial, cultural, gender, and ideological diversity.

Self-awareness, and commitment to pursue one's own learning and self-transformation (including looking at one's relationship power/privilege, and understanding and challenging one's default ways of being) through individual work, coaching, etc.

Bachelor's degree required. A postgraduate degree is preferred, but not required.

Employment Structure

Hybrid in Tejgaon, Dhaka | Full-time

Salary: Our client will discuss with short-listed candidates

Benefits: 2 Festival bonuses + Medical Insurance + 24 days of annual leave + opportunity for training and travel + access to global network

Work Week: Sunday - Thursday