Head of Program

Job Description

Title: Head of Program

Company Name: Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master of Social Science (MSS)
• Master of Arts (MA) in Public Administration

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in program management, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven experience in project design, proposal writing, and managing donor-funded projects (e.g., EU, USAID, UN, DFID).

• Strong understanding of rights-based and participatory approaches.

• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English and Bangla, both written and spoken.

• Experience in managing multi-sectoral and multi-donor programs.

• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.

• Experience with digital tools and MIS for project monitoring and reporting.

• Flexible, adaptable, and culturally sensitive.

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is a non-government; non-profit; non-partisan organization represents the interest of the working people in Bangladesh. BLF works for the welfare of workers, working people, professionals, women, children, employee and families by undertaking various programs and projects. We share a common determination to organize, to defend human rights and labour standards in Bangladesh, and to promote the growth of workers organization for the benefit of all working men and women and their families.

Position Overview:

The Head of Program (HoP) will lead the strategic planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all programmatic activities. The HoP is responsible for ensuring high-quality program delivery, innovation, and alignment with the organization`s mission and donor requirements. The position requires strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to all program teams.

• Lead the development of program strategies, annual plans, and budgets.

• Oversee project design, proposal development, and donor reporting.

• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are in place.

• Ensure quality, accountability, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

• Supervise and mentor Program Managers, Technical Advisors, and MEL staff.

• Represent the organization in national and international forums as needed.

• Lead program-level coordination, reporting, and risk management.

Work Environment:

• Based in Dhaka with occasional travel, including to field locations and events

• Must be comfortable working in a rights-based, diverse, and collaborative team environment

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, in line with BLF`s salary structure. Other benefits include festival bonuses and professional development opportunities.