Senior Management Role, Education NGO

Job Description

Title: Senior Management Role, Education NGO

Company Name: Co-operation in Development

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Bhola

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, School

• Masters

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, School

• Age At least 35 years

• If you have the same passion for education and integrity that we have, and you’re good at reading and managing people, you might be what we are looking for. We run 40 primary schools in some of the most remote parts of Bangladesh, with a small management group.

• We are looking for an exceptional candidate, capable of bridging the world of management of staff in Bhola and working with an exceptional board of management in Australian. Great managerial skills, very good communication and computer skills, plus the willingness to live in Bhola during the school time (around half the year) are a must.

• This is the most senior role in Bangladesh, marked by a zero tolerance for corruption, and high expectations. Please do not apply if you haven’t got plenty of project and project management experience.

• We pride ourselves on being the number one private provider of full curriculum education in the region, and producing quality graduates—but we are aiming much higher, and want to be regarded nationally as a provider of excellence.

• This job has substantial opportunities to learn, and we are happy to support you with further development opportunities.

• Formal financial/accounting qualifications and skill would be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage all Bangladesh-based staff (approx. 180 personnel).

• Oversee school operations across remote locations, including site visits.

• Maintain strict financial accountability and anti‑corruption standards.

• Ensure curriculum quality and compliance with education standards.

• Strengthen community engagement and relationships with local stakeholders.

• Report regularly and promptly to the Board and Australian management team.

• Coordinate field visits and supervise project implementation.

• Monitor performance, conduct staff evaluations, and support capacity building.

• Ensure safety, child protection, and safeguarding compliance.

Key competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving ability.

• Strong leadership with emotional intelligence.

• High integrity and ethical decision-making.

• Ability to work in remote locations and under pressure.

• Culturally sensitive and respectful in local contexts.

• Package may include accommodation, and travel benefits. The organisation has some health insurance and welfare fund benefits.