Country Representative
Job Description
Title: Country Representative
Company Name: Friedrich Naumann Foundation
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in any discipline preferably in Social Science from a well reputed university.
Job Context:
∎ Location: Dhaka (Office will be relocated to Gulshan/Banani from 1 January 2024)
∎ Reports to: Head of Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Offices
∎ Country Representative- Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Bangladesh (FNF)
∎ Location: Dhaka (Office will be relocated to Gulshan/Banani from 1 January 2024)
∎ Reports to: Head of Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Offices
∎ Purpose: The Country Representative will lead FNF`s operations and strategic initiatives
∎ within Bangladesh, fostering partnerships and ensuring effective execution of projects and
∎ programs. This role involves representing the organization at a national level, building
∎ strong relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing the successful implementation of
∎ initiatives in alignment with the FNF`s objectives and visions.
∎ Employment Start: December 01, 2023 or January 01, 2024
∎ Duration: Permanent position with annual contract renewal
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide leadership for FNF's activities within the country, aligning initiatives with the overall mission and objectives. Develop and execute strategies to expand the presence, impact, and partnerships in Bangladesh.
∎ Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects and programs, ensuring they are executed on time, within scope, and in accordance with FNF and local guidelines.
∎ Efficiently manage budgets, resources, and assets allocated for projects and activities. Ensure prudent financial management and compliance with organizational policies and requirements.
∎ Prepare regular reports on project progress, impact, challenges, and lessons learned. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data related to activities, expenditures, and outcomes.
∎ Represent the organization at relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings to promote FNF's work and engage with key stakeholders.
∎ Draft and implement liberal solutions for concrete problem areas of programmes and project activities
∎ Moderate, facilitate, and design workshops, seminars and conferences.
∎ Writing reports on partners, programmes and activities of FNF
∎ Support extending the Foundation's contacts to politicians, journalists and other liberal target groups
∎ Follow-up the political and social development of Bangladesh and draft analytical reports
∎ Any other task assigned by the Supervisor. The incumbent periodically will be required to perform duties that are beyond the scope of the job description given above.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least seven years of relevant experience in the international development sector, and/or other related organizations and sectors.
∎ Excellent understanding of classical liberal principles
∎ Strong communication skills (both English and Bangla; candidates with proficiency in German will be given preference).
∎ Well versed in using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
∎ Excellent knowledge on MS excel, Word and Power Point
∎ Experience in reporting to and working with donors in the international development arena (preferred).
∎ Strong project management experience.
∎ Innovative mind-set oriented toward constructive problem-solving, proactive strategic development and thought leadership.
∎ Willingness to travel within the project locations.
Salary:
∎ Negotiable based on qualification and experience
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2023
Company Information:
∎ 30 Aug 2023
∎ Friedrich Naumann Foundation
∎ Business : The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is a German liberal foundation with offices in over 50 countries and projects in more than 70 countries. FNF has been working in Bangladesh since 2012 to promote economic freedom, good governance, digital transformation and smart cities.
Category: NGO/Development
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