Programme Director

Title of the Position:

Programme Director -National Contract (Re advertisement)

Number of Positions:

1 (One)

Monthly Gross Salary:

BDT 331,301/-

Type of Contract:

Fixed term Contract for 02 years with possibility of extension

Standard benefits as per organizational policy:

Festival allowance (02), Baisakhi allowance, provident fund, Gratuity, Group Life and Hospitalisation Insurance coverages, OPD coverage, Mobile ceiling and other admissible benefits as per organisational policy.

Duty Station:

Head Office, Dhaka, with frequent travel to programme areas

Role Purpose: You will be responsible To ensure quality implementation of all of Concern’s programmes in Bangladesh and the effective development of new projects and programmes. To contribute to the strategic direction of the country programme, as a key member of the Country Management Team (CMT), and to deputise for the Country Director when required.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• To lead the implementation of the programme objectives in the Country Strategic Plan and to ensure that programming meets high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through Concern Worldwide’s Programme Cycle Management System (PCMS).
• To ensure all work is carried out in line with organisation policies including safeguarding and protection, the Core Humanitarian Standard and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• To work with the Country Management team to develop and maintain a funding strategy to ensure future funding streams are identified and developed.
• To lead the development of a partnership strategy and partnership agreements for the country programmes and oversee and support the work of national implementation partners as required.
• To develop national level networks relevant to increasing Concern’s learning and provide for potential funding/consortium work and joint advocacy efforts.
• Develop a mentoring and skills development plan for the country team and ensure all HR policies are understood and implemented by the team.
• To ensure efficient and effective use of resources and plan and manage programme budgets as approved, with the support of the Country Finance Coordinator and Programme Coordinators.
• To oversee implementation of emergency response programmes as required.
• To demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion and to role model a positive safeguarding ethos.
• To actively participate in any emergency response as and when required.

Accountability

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.
• All managers are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling a positive safeguarding ethos.
• All managers are required to actively participate in any emergency response as and when required.

Key requirements:

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture or other related discipline.
• 08 Years of relevant experience with minimum 02 years in senior management role with INGOs
• Significant, proven, and demonstrable experience in managing both development and humanitarian programmes through partnership modalities, with a strong emphasis on applying system strengthening approaches.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, preferably with experience of working at country management level.
• Experience of programme development, programme management and participatory planning methodologies, ideally, but not limited to the areas of nutrition, health, social protection, food security, climate change adaptation.
• Experience with emergency preparedness, response and disaster risk reduction strategies.
• Experience of leading proposal development processes.
• Experience of managing donor relationships.
• Added Advantage: Experience of managing programme in Rohingya Refugee context; Experience of working in both rural and urban context; Experience of working overseas

Competencies:

As this is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:

Focusing on the most marginalised people

Communicating and influencing

Managing risk

Leading change

Making decisions

Driving performance

Leading by example

Removing barriers to delivery

Motivating and developing

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

How to apply

If you feel that your qualification and experience match our requirements, and you have a shared commitment to Concern’s values, please email the completed Job Application Form with photograph, National ID, TIN and all Educational Certificates to recruitment.bgd@concern.net.

Please mark the position applied in the email subject line.

Closing Date of Application: 30 July 2025

Notice: Due to the urgent requirement to fill in the position, we will review applications on a rolling basis within the mentioned period. If you consider yourself suitable, please apply at your earliest.

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