About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
About the role
Reporting to the Country Director, the Business Development Manager will play a critical leadership role in managing, growing, and ensuring compliance of Practical Action Consulting’s (PAC) operations in Bangladesh. The role focuses on strategic business development, donor engagement, proposal development, and strengthening the organisational profile. In addition, the role will ensure sound governance, compliance, and management of people, finances, consultancies, and programmes aligning PAC’s work in Bangladesh with Practical Action’s global goals and support cross-cutting initiatives.
About you
You are a dynamic individual with experience of working in the field of fundraising, business development, proposal development, research, and partnership. You possess professional/academic experiences in development, partnership, research, and/or knowledge management ideally with field experiences in research including knowledge on mixed research methods. You have the ability to work under pressure, multitask and management skills and have sound understanding on issues of agriculture, climate and resilience; urban WASH/Waste Management, and Energy.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in Bangladesh and should be willing and able to travel.
Closing date for applications: 7 August 2025
Please apply online by visiting BD Jobs HERE.