ActionAid Bangladesh
Development Finance Specialist at ActionAid Bangladesh - A Catalyst for Renewable Energy Growth
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-09-17
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: ActionAid Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: BDT 113,123
Posted: 2025-09-07
Experience: 4 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business, Finance, or other relevant fields from reputed academic institutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the overall management and implementation of the project in accordance with approved workplans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate the phased project approach, including setup, research, stakeholder engagement, framework development, proof-of-concept, implementation, evaluation, final reporting and learning dissemination.
- Ensure effective collaboration with internal departments and external partners including government bodies, financial institutions, DFIs, private sector actors, think tanks, and civil society.
- Regularly update senior management of project progress, challenges, and areas of improvement.
- Facilitate MoUs and regular engagement with key institutional stakeholders (e.g., Ministry of Energy, Finance).
- Build partnerships with local CSOs, CMSMEs, and members of Just Energy Transition Network BD for community-driven advocacy and awareness raising.
- Coordinate research, scoping studies, and market analysis to inform the design of the blended finance framework.
- Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports as per donor and organizational requirements.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of blended finance mechanisms.
- Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects.
- Experience in financial modelling and investment analysis.
- Familiarity with gender-transformative programming and just energy transition concepts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Monthly Gross Salary of BDT 113,123.
- Festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, and medical benefits.
- Group life insurance and mobile & internet allowance.
Job Description
Are you ready to make a significant impact on sustainable development in Bangladesh? ActionAid Bangladesh is seeking a Development Finance Specialist who will be at the forefront of our transformative project titled 'Blended Finance for Just Transition'. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that leverage blended finance mechanisms, uniting public and private funding to foster renewable energy-based green growth in rural communities.About the Project: The project aims to analyze, design, and implement a blended finance framework that bridges the resource gap in financing sustainable business ventures. By collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will have crucial responsibilities that include project management, stakeholder engagement, and framework development.Your Lead the overall management of the project according to approved timelines and budgets.Coordinate multi-phase project activities including setup, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and evaluation.Facilitate partnerships and establish a Technical Advisory Council with key institutional stakeholders.Conduct research and analysis to support the development of innovative financing structures.Prepare comprehensive reports and share findings with national stakeholders and global networks.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field.4 to 5 years of experience in banking, impact investment, or capital market environments.Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-stakeholder projects and understanding blended finance mechanisms.Ability to effectively engage with government bodies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations.Strong communication and leadership skills.Additional Information:This is a full-time position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Monthly gross salary will be BDT 113,123 with additional benefits such as festival bonuses, provident fund, gratuity, medical benefits, and group life insurance, in line with the HROD Policy.If you are interested in this novel opportunity to contribute towards a just transition to renewable energy in Bangladesh, do not miss out on the chance to apply.