Programme Director | Concern Worldwide

Position Title: Programme Director – National Contract (Re-advertisement)
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 331,301/-
Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Standard Benefits (as per organisational policy): Festival allowance (02), Baisakhi allowance, provident fund, gratuity, group life and hospitalisation insurance coverages, OPD coverage, mobile ceiling, and other admissible benefits as per organisational policy.

Duty Station: Head Office, Dhaka, with frequent travel to programme areas

Role Purpose:
To ensure quality implementation of all Concern's programmes in Bangladesh and the effective development of new projects and programmes. To contribute to the strategic direction of the country programme, as a key member of the Country Management Team (CMT), and to deputise for the Country Director when required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of programme objectives in the Country Strategic Plan and ensure high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through Concern Worldwide's Programme Cycle Management System (PCMS)
• Ensure all work aligns with organisational policies including safeguarding and protection, the Core Humanitarian Standard, and equality, diversity and inclusion
• Collaborate with the Country Management Team to develop and maintain a funding strategy ensuring future funding streams are identified and pursued
• Lead the development of a partnership strategy and partnership agreements, overseeing and supporting national implementation partners
• Develop national-level networks to enhance Concern's learning and enable potential funding, consortium work, and joint advocacy
• Develop a mentoring and skills development plan for the country team and ensure HR policies are understood and implemented
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, and manage programme budgets as approved, with support from the Country Finance Coordinator and Programme Coordinators
• Oversee implementation of emergency response programmes as needed
• Demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role model a positive safeguarding ethos
• Actively participate in any emergency response when required

Accountability:
In line with Concern's commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E)
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues to ensure the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional, accessible, and that feedback and complaints are addressed
• Ensure information about CRM, safeguarding, and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities
• Uphold and promote Concern's values, demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role model a positive safeguarding ethos
• Actively participate in emergency responses as required

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture or other related discipline
• 10 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role with INGOs
• Proven experience in managing both development and humanitarian programmes through partnership modalities, with a strong focus on systems strengthening
• Demonstrated leadership ability, ideally at country management level
• Experience in programme development, programme management, and participatory planning methodologies in areas such as nutrition, health, social protection, food security, and climate change adaptation
• Experience in emergency preparedness, response, and disaster risk reduction strategies
• Experience in leading proposal development processes and managing donor relationships

Added Advantage:

• Experience managing programmes in the Rohingya refugee context
• Experience in both rural and urban contexts
• International work experience

Competencies:
As a key leadership position, the successful candidate must demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:

• Focusing on the most marginalised people
• Communicating and influencing
• Managing risk
• Leading change
• Making decisions
• Driving performance
• Leading by example
• Removing barriers to delivery
• Motivating and developing others

Concern Worldwide encourages all eligible candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political or religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, to apply. Concern opposes all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

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Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements and share a commitment to Concern's values are invited to email the completed Job Application Form along with a photograph, National ID, TIN, and all educational certificates to: recruitment.bgd@concern.net
Please mark the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date for Application: 15 August 2025
Notice: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis within the application period. Early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Concern has a Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three associated policies: the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to outline the responsibilities and expected standards of behaviour for Concern staff, consultants, visitors, and partners. Candidates offered a role with Concern Worldwide will be required to sign the CCoC and associated policies as part of their employment contract, acknowledging their understanding and commitment to these standards. Concern is committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children and conducts appropriate vetting checks, including criminal background checks, in its recruitment processes.

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