VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HEAD OF OPERATIONS - Programmes (Bangladesh Sub Office)

Strømme Foundation (SF) is an International Development Organization with its Head Office in Norway. It seeks to empower the poor through its interventions in Education, Community Empowerment, Livelihood and Microfinance. SF’s vision is “A world free from poverty”. Please visit www.stromme.org   for more details about our organization.

SF’s Bangladesh   program is strategically managed by the Asia Regional Office, located in Colombo, Sri-Lanka. In Bangladesh SF implements Education, Community Empowerment, and Livelihood and Microfinance programs with the support of local implementing partners. The remit of the post holder would be confined to SF’s Bangladesh Programs in Education, Community Empowerment, and Livelihoods and will not include the Micro Finance Programs.

Key Elements of the Job:

  • With strategic guidance from the Regional Director, formulate the strategy, provide leadership, and direct all operations, of Education, Community empowerment, livelihood programs, and program support services in SF-Bangladesh sub office.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with relevant stake holders and represent SF at external coordination meetings.
  • Financial management including developing budgets and effectively monitoring them, and providing clear and reliable information.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Program team and the Finance and admin teams. Building capacities of Team members and Partners
  • Documentation of the Program, reporting and information sharing, and developing donor proposals with guidance of the Regional Director and the Asia Regional Office.

Competencies Required:

  • A Masters degree in social sciences or any other related field with a minimum of 5 years senior management experience, or a Bachelors Degree in social sciences or any other related field with a minimum of 8 years senior management experience.
  • Academic/ professional qualifications in management.
  • Ability to strategically manage  Programs, Finance, and administration
  • Experience in representation at a high level
  • Strong team player, ability to motivate and inspire staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An attractive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience is on offer to the selected candidate.

Please submit a comprehensive resume stating names and addresses of two non-related references to: sfpostasia@stromme.org Within April 26, 2015. Also please indicate Vacancy-Bangladesh-Head of Operations in the subject line of the email.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Only Nationals of Bangladesh are eligible to apply for this position.
  • Only short-listed applicants for the above position will be notified.