Associate, Partnership Development

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Dhaka-based, with occasional travel

Employment Type: Full-time, Paid

Application Deadline: Immediately (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

About Teach For Bangladesh

Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) believes that every child in Bangladesh – regardless of socioeconomic circumstance – deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. Our mission is to launch a movement of capable, committed, and compassionate leaders who share the vision of an equitable Bangladesh and are working tirelessly inside and outside the nation’s classrooms to expand educational opportunities for all children. 

Our flagship Fellowship program enlists highly talented graduates to spend two years teaching full-time in low-income schools. During that time, we train and support Fellows as they drive their students’ academic and non-academic development. The program also prepares Fellows to become lifelong leaders who will spearhead systemic change in Bangladesh, particularly in the education sector.

Learn more about us at: www.teachforbangladesh.org

Learn more about the global network Teach For All at: www.teachforall.org

Position Summary 

The Development team at Teach For Bangladesh is an integral part of our long-term mission to eradicate educational inequity in Bangladesh. The team’s core function is to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to commit to our national movement for educational equity. 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. In addition, the team is responsible for strategic communication, and some aspects of branding and management of relationships with the government.

To help the Development team strengthen existing relationships, nurture new ones, and secure the financial sustainability and growth of Teach For Bangladesh as an organization, we are looking for a proactive, motivated, and goal-oriented Associate, Partnership Development. Working closely with the Director, Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization, the Manager will help the team achieve its broader goals, which include: 

• Managing and growing Teach For Bangladesh’s key partnerships and alliances; 
• Growing a funding portfolio that sustains Teach For Bangladesh’s immediate and future growth
• Establishing and maintaining key team processes including donor research, grant proposal and report writing, cultivation pipelines, and strategies, etc. 

The role of Associate, Partnership Development is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands and deeply connects with the purpose of our mission and, is looking to grow their skills in strategic communication, relationship management, and is actively seeking deeper exposure to the broader local and international development sector while maximizing their impact in the lives of Bangladesh’s most underserved children.

Major Responsibilities

• Write high-quality communications that promote stakeholder engagement with strategic priorities and key messages: funding proposals, bilateral and multilateral grant proposals, concept notes, and grant reports
• Research, identify new leads, and assist in securing potential new supporters in the nonprofit, corporate, and public sector as well as the bilateral and multilateral space 
• Support in managing a portfolio of existing relationships with timely communication and bespoke touchpoints
• Support execution of innovative local and international fundraising campaigns
• Support the Development team’s branding and social media strategy
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high quality events that leverage Fellows, students, schools, communities, and Teach For Bangladesh staff 
• Stay up to speed with Bangladeshi and global education, funding, and policy landscape 
• Manage vendors for Development team events, processes, and publications 
• Coordinate logistics and note taking for meetings, prepare relevant materials and briefing for  Partnership Development Manager, Director, and the CEO 
• Support Partnership Development Manager with operational activities such as partnership cultivation and stewardship
• Maintain high degree of professionalism in internal and external communications

Key Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of and strong alignment to Teach For Bangladesh’s mission, vision and core values (see https://teachforbangladesh.org/about-us/core-values/)
• Strong belief that every child can learn and achieve high results.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with multiple audiences, internal teams and stakeholders while presenting ideas clearly and in an engaging manner 
• Strong organizational and proven time management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a diverse pool of individuals, and demonstrated sensitivity to racial, cultural, and ideological diversity.
• Creative aptitude and familiarity with interactive design, website and social media management and email marketing platforms preferred
• Strong reasoning and strategic thinking skills

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable local or foreign university required.
• Postgraduate degree in a related field is preferred, but not essential.

Language Requirements 

• Exceptional fluency in written and spoken English is essential for this role; 
• Fluency in spoken Bangla is strongly preferred, and proficiency in written Bangla is also helpful.

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience is preferred for this role. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary is competitive in the Bangladeshi context. Benefits include festival bonus (2 per year), medical insurance, 24 days of annual leave (accrued over a year), 8 days of sick leave, and opportunities for training and travel (see below). There is plenty of opportunity for professional development and mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All. 

Other Benefits 

We seek to make Teach For Bangladesh one of the best experiences of your working life where you thrive in your journey towards creating lasting change in Bangladesh. Together, we seek to build a high-performing team that is dedicated to our vision for educational equity for all children. Benefits include: 

• An organizational culture that strives to be horizontal: we exchange and explore ideas with passion and with the goal of arriving at the best ideas for our mission 
• Opportunity for continuous professional development: a national team retreat every year, the potential for local and international travel, and constant practice of leadership with consciousness for which we bring specialists to contribute to your training. 
• Our work is demanding but provides an incredible opportunity to learn, grow continuously, and add value to the team and everyone around you. 

How to Apply 

Please complete this Application Form thoroughly.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.