Manager, Proposal Development, Health Programme

Location:
BRAC Head Office, Dhaka

Last Date of Application
: December 25, 2025

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners globally with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise their potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it with our partners. Join us to find the way.

BRAC Health Programme (BHP) is on the hunt for a dynamic individual for
Senior Specialist, Fundraising and Partnership role
. This is a contractual role and this isn't your average desk job. We need a forward-thinking professional to champion our health projects and secure the resources they need to thrive. You'll be a key player in our growth, from conducting due diligence on new donors to negotiating contracts and ensuring our vision is aligned with our funding. If you're a skilled negotiator and a natural collaborator who can transform ambition into action, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Explore fundraising opportunities, regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching relevant with BRAC Health Programme (BHP)
• Support the end-to-end proposal development process: concept notes, technical and financial proposals, theories of change, frameworks, workplans, and budgets. Additionally, create and manage a database for BHP donors and projects.
• Coordinate with other relevant departments of BRAC such as finance, GRP, HRD, procurement and others during proposal writing and budget preparation to ensure timely submission and strategic positioning of proposals.
• Develop and maintain database for programmatic knowledge pieces, one pagers and reports
• Assist in developing and negotiating contract/ MoU terms with donors on behalf of the programne
• Conduct due diligence procedures, maintain a pipeline, and regularly update it with information
• Undertake regular field visits to gather experiences from the ground level to provide practical inputs in the proposal and budget and recommend necessary changes for aligning with the donor requirements
• Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization

Safeguarding responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Additional job requirements

• Technical writing in health and report writing
• Strong writing skills in both English and Bengali
• Statistical data analysis and data compilation
• Knowledge of preparing technical write-ups
• Understanding of business development and grants management procedures
• Knowledge of global health sectors
• Familiarity with public health research and its structure
• Capacity to work independently with minimum guidance
• Supportive attitude toward staff capacity strengthening
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Time management, planning, negotiation, and prioritisation.

Educational requirements

Master's degree in Public Health/ International Development/ Economics/ Development Studies or any relevant discipline from any recognised university/ institution.

Experience requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in any relevant field. Work experience in Development sector will get preference.

Salary:
Negotiable

Benefits

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.

Other Ways to Apply:
Email your CV to

stating the position title in the subject line by December 25, 2025.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities we serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.

This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.