Title: Director of Programs
Company Name: Heifer International Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in Rural Development, Project Planning and Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness and Animal Science or other relevant fields of study.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Additional Requirements:
∎ Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Program management, extension and community development work.
∎ Preferred Requirements:
∎ Doctorate Degree in Rural Development, Project Planning and Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness and Animal Science or other relevant fields of study.
∎ Four (4) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
∎ Thorough understanding of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level.
∎ Solid skills, knowledge and foundation in proposal development and project management cycle.
∎ Sound understanding of Value Chain Development and Market Systems on various agricultural commodities including beef, dairy, goats and local poultry sub-sectors.
∎ Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of the root causes of poverty in Bangladesh.
∎ Knowledge of International and National development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
∎ Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes.
∎ Most Critical Proficiencies:
∎ Good understanding of annual work planning and budgeting and budget monitoring.
∎ A good understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes.
∎ Solid project management and reporting skills.
∎ Sound project and proposal development skills.
∎ A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
∎ Solid knowledge and experience in extension methodologies.
∎ Knowledge and experience in training and participatory training methodologies.
∎ Team leadership skills, with good abilities of addressing conflicts amongst diverse teams and constituents.
∎ Confident in and experienced with the use of technology in development.
∎ Excellent organizational skills.
∎ Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet.
∎ Knowledge of and experience in agro-enterprise, commodity value-chain and cooperative development.
∎ Demonstrated advance proficiency in English, both oral and written.
∎ Ability to initiate and cultivate relationships with government entities and potential donor partners.
∎ Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:
∎ Preparing and presenting project reports and presentations in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
∎ Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people.
∎ Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of line-managed staff and to use participatory management skills with junior and senior staff.
∎ Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
∎ Regularly conduct stakeholder analysis to strengthen partnerships and leveraging of resources.
∎ Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public to scale up country program visibility and publicity.
∎ May require constant sitting; working at a computer, focusing for extended periods of time and performing office work in the field and/or in remote conditions.
∎ Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality and manage donor relationship.
∎ Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting strict deadlines.
Salary:
∎ Salary Range (per annum): BDT. 2,143,308.00-BDT. 2,839,872.00-BDT. 3,536,436.00
Application Deadline: September 28, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Heifer International Bangladesh
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com