CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Position: Director

Job category: Administration, Programme and Portfolio Management

Contract type: Fulltime (subject to availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance)

Application period: 18 March – 17 April 2019 (closing time at 05.00pm on the last date of application)

BACK GROUND

SHALOM is a national faith-based nonprofit development organization of Church of Bangladesh. SHALOM has been working for humanitarian needs and initiating development activities to secure the life and living of the rural and urban poor and disaster vulnerable community since 1971 in Bangladesh. Its outreach programme covers almost 150,000 people in 16 districts.

Presently, SHALOM is looking for a competent development professional who is committed to make a difference and ready to work in an innovative and challenging environment.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities and job specifications are related to implementing Comprehensive Development Programme (CDP). Although the position is based at Dhaka, almost 10-15 days of field visit should be required a monthly. The major responsibilities to be undertaken are:

Responsible for the financial state & viability of CDP, which includes:

  • Mobilizing resources to ensure the financial solvency for the organization;
  • Overseeing and executing all fundraising events for CDP and microfinance; and
  • Setting work plan and budget to realize the objectives of CDP

Oversees internal and external effective communication, which includes:

  • Seeing that the management and development partners kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-important factors influencing it;
  • Establishing sound working relationships and partnerships with community groups, co-agencies, and partner organizations; and
  • Representing/serving as contact person of SHALOM to all including development partners, government organizations, and other agencies.

Provides leadership and staff development, which includes:

  • Recruiting, motivating, and managing SHALOM team for a dynamic intervention;
  • Ensuring that proper job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and staff are treated accordingly; and
  • Maintaining a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a talented group of individuals

Responsible for overall operations and growth of the organization, which includes:

  • Regularly reviewing and implementing strategies to improve the programs, events, and services offered through Community Connections;
  • Overseeing the expansion of programs to new areas in needs;
  • Working closely with the management to set and implement strategic plans.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in any disciplines preferably in Social Science from any public university or reputed private universities have standard like BRAC University.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years progressively responsible for programme/projects implementation and management towards poverty reduction and capacity building with diverse components.
  • Experienced in proposal writing, progress report writing and effective communication with donor/partners and other government and non-government agencies in relation to programme management.
  • Strategical skill in portfolio management and fund mobilization.
  • Experienced in Programme/project planning and result-based M&E.
  • Sound knowledge in INGO and NGO regulations and rules.
  • Experienced in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2010 and/or newer versions) is required.

Language

  • With proficient communication in Bangla, fluency in English is essential being must able to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.

COMPETENCE

Strategic Aspects:

  • Have sense of sustainable programme strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

Integrity and Inclusion

  • Strongly motivated to treat all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Leading self and others

  • Charged to be a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Partnering

  • Have understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others.

Results Orientation

  • Oriented to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Agility

  • Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements

Solution Focused

  • Oriented to evaluate data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Effective Communication

  • With the ability to expressed ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION

  • Prior experience working in Christian faith based development organization in leadership position is an advantage.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Any attempt to influence the process of recruitment will result in disqualification.

SALARAY AND OTHER BENEFIT
Salary and other benefits are negotiable and commensurate with quality and experience of the candidate.

AGE
40-55 years, (flexible considering the suitability for the position and in organization context)

Qualified candidates can apply with CV, mentioning two referees and a passport size photograph, to the Chairman, Shalom, St Andrew’s Church 54/1 Borabag, Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216. Alternatively, send an email to bishopssmankhin@yahoo.com & shalominfo9@gmail.com simultaneously.

Please mention the position name on the top of the envelope or within the subject line of your email.

Shalom is working for gender equality without any discrimination.