Executive Director | Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a National NGO with Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC and UNESCO. It works for social and spiritual development of the human community. Founded by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah(R.), an eminent educationist, reformer and Sufi. The founding motto of DAM is 'Divine and Humanitarian Service', over last 65 years DAM has been serving the human community for improved living conditions enhancing people's capacities to maximally utilize their inner potentials. DAM's current governing institutions in education, health and economic development sectors in Bangladesh, looking for a competent, self-motivated and high experienced Executive Director for immediate appointment:

Reportable: Executive Director will be reportable to the President of DAM.

Roles and Functions:

• Work as a Head of the Program Division Comprising Education Sector, Climate Change & DRR and Rights & Governance Sector.
• Overseeing the functions of Programme Sector Heads to ensure effective implementation of projects as per plan and budget.
• Technical support and coordination of field-based programmes in line with DAM founding aims, policies and strategic directions.
• Provide required support for implementation of the DAM Strategy Plan and Annual Plans.
• Report topline project progress to the Executive Committee on quarterly basis.
• Promote collaboration between field programmes and institutional services of DAM.
• Ensure meaningful monitoring and evaluation of project performance and the provision of accurate analysis and routine reporting on the impact and performance of the project of different donors.
• Safeguard and continually strengthen the effectiveness, reputation, and profile of the DAM.
• Build and maintain effective alliances and operational collaboration with public and private partners, such as governments, United Nations agencies, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations, the business sector, civil society actors, and communities.
• Ensure the highest level of confidence among public and private donors in the project operations and impact to support longer term predictable financing being contributed to the program division of DAM as the multi- lateral financing mechanism.
• Ensure financial compliance, audit and monitoring quality of field-based programmes as per DAM, Government and donor rules, as applicable.
• Signing project agreements with donors and other relevant organizations, as delegated.
• Liaison with the Administration & HR Division and the Finance & Accounts Division to ensure required compliance.
• Consultation with the General Secretary, DAM and the Treasurer, DAM on strategic and policy matters.
• Representing DAM to various national and international forums as required.
• Any other roles and functions assigned from time to time.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or Development Studies
• A PhD will be considered an added qualification

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in planning and development with renowned NGOs or international organisations
• At least 10 years in a senior management position

Additional Requirements:

• Age at most 55 years (flexible for highly qualified and experienced candidates)
• Proven leadership and management capabilities
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and gender policies
• Sound knowledge of HR and financial systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Compensation and Other Benefits:

• Candidates are requested to mention their expected salary in the application
• Full-time transport facility
• Actual cost reimbursement for phone and internet usage

Job Location: Head Office, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Dhanmondi, Dhaka

Application Procedure: Interested individuals must send a current CV, cover letter, two professional references, and one recent passport-size photograph with contact details to: General Secretary, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, House # 19, Road # 12 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, or email to: hr.dam1958@gmail.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Any form of persuasion will result in disqualification.

Application Deadline: 6 June 2025