Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially-abled.
FUNCTION:
The Director of Programs provides overall leadership and management for all Heifer Bangladesh programs including leading the planning, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country program and ensuring that the quality of projects, implementation, donor reporting and field level management is of the highest standards. The Director provides line management support to all Program Managers and Program Officers including overall management of their performance and of all the Program staff in Heifer Bangladesh.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort)
Program Design and Planning (30%)
Program Operations Management (30%)
Resource Mobilization (20%)
Develop/update and lead in the implementation of the business development and partnership strategy and plans for Heifer Bangladesh. Provide resource development intelligence on the donor landscape and upcoming opportunities and bring to the attention of the country program team/HQ for decisions on next steps. Investigate the trend of donor interests and highlight their inclusion/priority in the Heifer Model, aligning them with the ground reality. Identify program priorities and seek opportunities together with the different business development teams at Heifer HQ and the country office team.Partner and Stakeholder Management (10%)
Strengthen relationships with relevant stakeholders (partners/donors/companies, export associations/local markets/GO-NGOs Cooperative Department, APEX body) to ensure government support to the cooperatives. Address the government priority issues (country investment plan/SDG/government plan). Integrate HQ requirements (reporting, financial, operational, etc.) into partnersโ management and implementation systems. Support co-ops in formulating short- and long-term strategies and bankable business plans and ensure their effective implementation. Support co-ops to ensure the cooperative-owned business hubs are appropriately linked to the markets and functioning sustainably. Work with the signature program team to develop cooperatives as business hubs with backward and forward linkages into the entire value chain.Program Reviews, Monitoring, Program Learning and Reporting (10%)Ensure close monitoring of the programs in the field to ensure alignment and contribution to country strategy, monitor the flow of information and systemic documentation of quantitative and qualitative achievements in the field. Represent Heifer International in various program-related knowledge sharing and learning forums, document and share feedback with the team. Ensure compliance of approved program and project plans. Promote evidence-based learning and the agenda of advancing alternatives.May perform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Bachelorโs degree in Rural Development, Project Planning and Management, Agribusiness, BBA, Social Sciences, International Relations, or other relevant qualification plus ten (10) years of relevant experience, or masterโs degree in the same fields plus eight (8) years of experience Five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience Thorough understanding of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at the community level Sound understanding of value chain development on various agricultural commodities and the livestock sector Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of the root causes of poverty in Bangladesh Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes Good experience in annual work planning and budgeting and budget monitoring A good understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes Solid knowledge and experience in extension methodologies Experience in agribusiness development, especially developing livestock value chains, market facilitation approaches and development of farmer business institutions Knowledge and experience in training and participatory training methodologies Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet Fluent in local language and English โ both spoken and written
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of line managed staff and to use participatory management skills with junior and senior staff Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the public Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines Willingness to work with a flexible schedule Willingness to travel both locally and internationallyJob Location: Heifer International Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka
The last date of the application submission is on August 06, 2023.