Vacancy Announcement

Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) is an activist women organization, working since 1986 to establish a society free from all sorts of discrimination, where nobody is left behind. BNPS has been working at the national level for policy and legal reform and at the community level for organizing and mobilizing grassroots people through a variety of programs. The organization is seeking application from interested candidates for the following positions for its central office, Dhaka:

Director (1)

Monthly salary: around BDT 1,00,000
Relevant experience: 10-15 years

Key Requirements:

  • Have sound knowledge in contemporary global and national development scenario.
  • Fair understanding about gender, human rights, diversity, PVE and other contemporary development issues.
  • Able to supervise, mobilize the staff/colleagues to run the organization.
  • Able to maintain liaison and coordination with government, donor and the networks through teamwork.
  • Excellent understanding and capacity to use Theory of Change (ToC) and Logical Framework Analysis (LFA).
  • Proven capacity to write concept note and project proposal independently and with a team.
  • Excellent facilitation, presentation and analytical skills required in English & Bangla.
  • Proven capacity to articulate different issues brilliantly in speaking and writing.
  • Have minimum a master degree from a reputed university.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Oversee program and project implementation and regular monitoring functions including fundraising, program development and HR management.
  • Oversee the program and project related communication with and reporting to the donors and government authorities in a timely manner.
  • Provide assistance to the Executive Director to implement the policies and strategies of the organization. 
  • Conceive and lead functions to uphold the vision, mission and strategies of the organization at the implementation level. 
  • Determine the information required for RFPs and producing, collecting and using baseline data and research based information to meet the requirements.
  • Lead and oversee the development of concept note, project proposal, annual report and strategic plan.
  • Identify problems and gaps in program implementation and provide support to the staff to overcome it. 
  • Ensure effective coordination among different programs, projects and departments.
  • Represent the organization in different forums and networks.

Having good command and knowledge in computer and internet using is a mandatory requirement for both the positions. All applicants are required to be gender sensitive and respectful to the principles of non-discrimination, diversity and secularism.

Applicants are requested to drop application in hard copy with a cover letter, updated CV and a recent photograph addressed to the Executive Director, Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS), 13/14 Babor Road, Block B, Mohammadpur Housing Estate, Dhaka 1207 by 07 May 2019.

Please mark the position on the top of the envelope.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.