The A F Mujibur Rahman Foundation is a charitable organization registered at the National  Board of Revenue that was set up in 1985 and is in particular, though not exclusively, dedicated to the promotion of education in Bangladesh in ways that contribute to the equitable development of the country.

Position: Executive Director

We are looking for a suitably energetic person possessed of an active and creative intellect to start work as soon as possible. He/She will work closely with the Board of Trustees to help it  realize its strategic vision. This is a senior management position and  we are looking for someone with a good academic background and at least a Masters degree in the social sciences with minimum 15 - 20 years work experience, at least 5 years of which should be in the independent
management of projects, and, above  all, competence in report writing. Familiarity with the field of education would be an added qualification.

Specifically, he/she:

  1. Will be responsible for oversight of ongoing projects/activities of the Foundation.
  2. Identify potential projects especially, but not exclusively, in the education sector and evaluate competence of the organizations/ institutions  running those projects  with a view to provision of financial support by the Foundation. The job will require substantial travelling all over Bangladesh, particularly in the initial period.
  3. Develop a network with other organizations, government and non-government,  engaged in similar support activities.
  4. Be responsible for overall monitoring of projects selected for funding.
  5. Report regularly to the Board on ongoing projects/activities of the Foundation.

The remuneration package will be attractive and negotiable.

Application Deadline: April 21, 2014