16/03/2026
C3ER the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research at BRAC University has conducted cross-sectoral research on climate change and disaster management in direct collaboration with BRAC. BRAC University is accredited by the University Grants Commission and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh. The university is recognized as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh and plays an important role in developing skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. C3ER is seeking a qualified candidate for a role involving proposal development for donor-funded projects.
The responsibilities of the position include identifying and assessing RFAs, RFPs, EOIs, and grant calls relevant to C3ER’s priorities; leading end-to-end proposal development; drafting technical, financial, and administrative proposal sections; coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and partners; preparing compliance tools and quality-control checklists; developing budgets; managing proposal submissions and donor communications; and analyzing proposal outcomes to improve future submissions.
Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.00 or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. They must also have at least five years of demonstrated experience in proposal development for donor-funded projects. Preference will be given to candidates with certifications such as PMP, proposal writing, grant writing, or donor compliance training. Prior experience in climate change-related proposal writing will also be strongly preferred.
Interested candidates are invited to apply online through career.bracu.ac.bd by 28 March 2026. Any attempt to influence the selection process unethically will disqualify the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
BRIGHT PREP Questions
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the history of BRAC University
B. To advertise a job opportunity at C3ER
C. To explain how donor agencies operate
D. To compare climate research centers in Bangladesh
2. Which choice best describes the structure of the passage?
A. It presents a problem, explains its causes, and suggests a solution.
B. It introduces an institution, outlines a job’s duties and qualifications, and explains how to apply.
C. It argues that climate research is more important than disaster management.
D. It gives a personal account of working at BRAC University.
3. Which statement is best supported by the passage?
A. All applicants with certifications will automatically be shortlisted.
B. The role requires both academic qualifications and practical experience.
C. BRAC University only hires graduates from its own institution.
D. The selected candidate will work mainly as a lecturer.
4. As used in the passage, the word “compliant” most nearly means:
A. obedient to coworkers
B. meeting required rules or standards
C. inexpensive to produce
D. easy to understand
5. Which choice provides the best evidence that the position involves collaboration?
A. “approved by the Ministry of Education”
B. “plays an important role in developing skilled graduates”
C. “coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and partners”
D. “Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”
6. What can reasonably be inferred about the ideal candidate?
A. They are likely to have experience working with donor requirements.
B. They must have studied only environmental science.
C. They will not need budgeting skills.
D. They are expected to teach university classes.
7. Which choice best states the central idea of the second paragraph?
A. The position focuses on a wide range of proposal development and submission responsibilities.
B. The position mainly involves supervising university students.
C. The role is limited to technical writing.
D. The role focuses more on research than administration.
8. Why does the passage mention certifications such as PMP and donor compliance training?
A. To show that such qualifications are mandatory for all applicants
B. To indicate that applicants with these credentials may have an advantage
C. To suggest that academic degrees are unimportant
D. To explain the training BRAC University provides after recruitment
9. Which choice best describes the tone of the passage?
A. Humorous and informal
B. Critical and skeptical
C. Professional and informative
D. Emotional and persuasive
10. The passage most strongly suggests that proposal development at C3ER requires attention to:
A. artistic design
B. ethical campaigning
C. compliance, coordination, and planning
D. student counseling
SAT Writing and Language Questions
11. Which choice most effectively combines the sentences below?
“Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree. Applicants must also have at least five years of demonstrated experience.”
A. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree, they must also have at least five years of demonstrated experience.
B. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree and also have at least five years of demonstrated experience.
C. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree also having at least five years of demonstrated experience.
D. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree, and having at least five years of demonstrated experience.
12. Which revision is the clearest and most concise?
“C3ER is seeking a qualified candidate for a role involving proposal development for donor-funded projects.”
A. C3ER is seeking a qualified candidate for a role that involves proposal development for donor-funded projects.
B. C3ER is seeking a qualified candidate for donor-funded proposal development.
C. C3ER is seeking a candidate who is qualified in a role involving proposal development for donor-funded projects.
D. For donor-funded projects, C3ER is seeking a qualified candidate in proposal development role.
13. Which choice best maintains a formal style?
A. The job needs someone who’s really good at writing proposals.
B. The role requires strong proposal development skills.
C. They want a person who can totally handle donor stuff.
D. The position is for somebody good with grants and things.
14. Which choice correctly punctuates the sentence?
“The responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities drafting proposal sections and managing donor communications.”
A. The responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposal sections, and managing donor communications.
B. The responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities drafting proposal sections, and managing donor communications.
C. The responsibilities include, identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposal sections and managing donor communications.
D. The responsibilities include identifying, funding opportunities drafting, proposal sections and managing donor communications.
15. Which transition would best begin the sentence below?
“_____ prior experience in climate change-related proposal writing will be strongly preferred.”
A. However,
B. In addition,
C. As a result,
D. On the contrary,
Answer Key
1+B
2+B
3+B
4+B
5+C
BRIGHT PREP BRAC UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST COMPOSITION WRITTEN:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Question 1
Many research institutions depend on donor-funded projects to carry out important work. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on donor funding?
Question 2
Climate change and disaster management require strong research and planning. To what extent do you agree or disagree that universities should play a major role in solving environmental problems?
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