Executive Director

Job Description

Title: Executive Director

Company Name: Centre for Research and Information (CRI)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Postgraduate degree (from any reputed university) in Economics /Development Studies/ Business Studies/ Sociology/ Communication Studies or any other area relevant to public policy analysis.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 15 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reporting to - Nominated Trustee/s of the Board of Trustees
∎ The Centre for Research and Information (CRI) is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization through a period of transition and growth as it seeks to establish itself as one of Asia`s leading political think-tanks. Since 2013, CRI has pioneered a number of initiatives to promote the understanding of policy-making and governance to a wide audience, with a particular focus on youth. In the next phase of the organization`s growth, CRI seeks to play a greater role in policy advocacy and development, while continuing to act as platform for young people to meaningfully interact with key figures from the public, private and non-profit sectors, while they seek to shape the nation`s future direction and growth.
∎ The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and has considerable autonomy in leading the organization.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Working areas:
∎ Lead CRI in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission, vision, goals and strategies as defined by the Board of Trustees.
∎ Lead the Senior Management Team (SMT) of CRI
∎ Ensure coordination and knowledge sharing between various departments of the organization
∎ Develop a 3 year (rolling) strategic plan and help members of SMT to prepare annual plans and budget for the approval from the Board of Trustees
∎ Develop a staff recruitment and development plan in line with the strategic objectives
∎ Conduct annual performance evaluation of the members of senior management team and supervise the performance evaluation system of the entire organization
∎ Develop and update organizational policies of CRI
∎ Other ad hoc assignments as presented by the Board of Trustees

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 15 years of working experience.
∎ Minimum 10 years of team management experience
∎ Excellent writing skills, both in English and Bangla.
∎ Excellent communications skills and experience of engaging with high-level figures across sectors
∎ Strong track record of providing organizational leadership and managing teams and budgets
∎ Strong track record of policy research and analysis
∎ Familiarity with the latest survey methodologies and tools
∎ Proven ability to work under considerable pressure and to deal with challenging timelines
∎ Experience of working with the media and the entertainment industry

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2021

Company Information:
∎ 3 Feb 2021
∎ Centre for Research and Information (CRI)
∎ Address : House 2, Road - 11 (New) 32 (old), Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi-1209

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates are requested to send their application with a justification of candidature for the position and an updated resume to [email protected] 2, Road 11 (New) 32 (Old), Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209Tel: +88029111260, Fax: +88029111319E-mail: [email protected], web: www.cri.org.bd

Source: bdjobs.com

Similar Jobs

Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Waiter (Male/Female)

OSS Supervisor

উর্ধ্বতন প্রকৌশলী (SWM) (কর্মী স্তর-০৬)

Facilitator, Social Inclusion (GRiVET Project funded by GAC)

Officer, Decent Employment (GRiVET Project funded by GAC)

Accounts and Admin Officer

ইউনিয়ন অফিসার

Deputy Manager, MIS,Migration Programme (Project staff)

Project Officer

Psychosocial Support Officer

STEM Coach - Education

Lead, Fundraising, Partnership and Grants Management, BRAC Health Programme (BHP)

Assistant Field Officer-Education

প্রোগ্রাম অর্গানাইজার, EMDC

Store Assistant - Health

Admin and Finance Assistant, EMDC Project

Nurse

Deputy Executive Director

ব্যবস্থাপক - বৃক্ষরোপণ

Midwife

Deputy Coordinator - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Assistant Coordinator - Content writing (Social Media & Web)

Assistant Coordinator - Event & Advocacy Communication

Logistics Manager

Medical Officer (Child Specialist)

Medical Officer (Medicine)

Medical Officer (Gynecologist)

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Assistant Technical Officer-Livelihood (PPEPP)

MEAL OFFICER

Technician, Solar, Health and Nutrition, HCMP

Private Sector Engagement Specialist - Shamortha Plus(Re-advertisement)

Coordinator (RAISE Project)

Program Officer

Senior Officer,Migration Programme(Project staff)

Quality Assurance Officer - Health

Clinic Manager

Technical Officer (Milk for School)

Senior Officer, MEL, Bangladesh America Maitree Activity