Job Opening at ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia

Head of Programmes

Team:  Programme - Asia

Responsible to: Regional Director

Key Relationships: Finance Manager; Bangladesh and South Asia staff; Law and Policy; Communications and Campaigns; Donors’ representatives, Senior Director of Law and Policy, Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer; Senior Compliance and Project Management Team; IO Finance Team.

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week

Salary: 199,347 BDT gross per month

Location:  Dhaka, Bangladesh (Article 19 is a flexible employer and encourages a hybrid working environment. The frequency of time in attending the office and working from home is to be agreed with the successful candidate.)

About ARTICLE 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement. 

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world. 
Find out more about what we do  

The Team and what you’ll be working on

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, you will lead and manage ARTICLE 19’s programme work in Bangladesh and the South Asia region; and assume responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the portfolio performance and programmatic work in the region; and lead a growing team of programme officers working from the office in Dhaka. You will coordinate the efforts of project partners, negotiating changes in the projects as necessary; lead ARTICLE 19’s implementation of project activities, ensure compliance with the policies of the donor and ARTICLE 19 across the programme staff, partners and consultants, and ensure timely and accurate reporting to the donor, among other tasks.

What you will be doing day to day

• Contribute to the identification of new areas for ARTICLE 19’s growth and impact in the region and support the development and reporting of the regional strategy
• Proactively identify opportunities for advocacy on developments relating to freedom of expression in the Bangladesh and the South Asia region
• Plan and implement Bangladesh RO projects, including Defending Freedom in the Digital Age, Joining Forces 2 and FEMSOJ 2 activities, and new projects when they emerge

What you will bring to the role

• Graduate degree, preferably in law, journalism, development studies or any other relevant discipline from a recognised university with minimum second Class/Division or equivalent CGPA in all academic examinations
• Experience in law, human rights, freedom of expression, or the civic space
• Extensive knowledge of the political environment, cultural context, and human rights situation in Bangladesh and the South Asia region, especially in relation to freedom of expression.

Our Reward Package

• Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
• At ARTICLE 19, we offer a competitive reward package that includes Performance-based yearly increment, COLA, Provident fund (PF), Gratuity fund (GF), health insurance and Festival bonus.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave, TOIL and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

ARTICLE 19 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, as we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.

How to apply

We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact humanresources@article19.org.

If you want to learn more about how you will contribute to a world where people can freely express their voice and to support colleagues in this journey, refer to the JD and submit your application here

Application Deadline:  8th October 2024

Please note: Candidates who have applied previously need not apply again.