Business Development & Communication
Officer

Business Development & Communication Officer (BDC Officer)

Developments in Literacy (DIL) is a non-profit organization that aims to improve education in underprivileged areas of Pakistan. For 27 years we are providing low-cost, high-quality education to thousands of deserving children across Pakistan—currently educating over 61,000 students in 191 schools.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position as a Business Development and Communications Officer located in Karachi. The BD&C Officer will handle tasks related to new business development, communication, and donor relations. This role requires strong analytical capabilities and effective communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders under the direction of the departmental head or line manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
• Proficiency in new business development and strong analytical skills.
• Ensure thorough follow-up on all launched campaigns.
• Maintain donor databases, correspondence, and mail records.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of acquiring new donors.
• Support event planning and fundraising activities.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and outreach strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management
• Bachelor's degree required. Must have own conveyance.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leading nonprofit organization.

DIL Core Values and Commitments;

• Transformation: We transform lives and empower communities by pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that improve students' learning outcomes and soft skills
• Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest level of impact through excellence in service delivery and educational products
• Collaboration: We take a democratic and participatory approach in all aspects of our work
• Equity: We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us
• Integrity: We strive to set high moral and ethical standards for ourselves and to gain the trust of others
• Transparency: We exercise strong internal controls and transparency and are fully accountable to our donors and the people we serve
• Flexibility: We drive and embrace change and are willing to try out different, pioneering approaches

 DIL is committed to ensuring that DIL staff is suitable to work with children and have the knowledge s/he needs to uphold and abide by the DIL’s Child Protection Policy.