Vacancy announcement

Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB) is the oldest and largest family planning non-government organization in Bangladesh. Founded in 1953, it pioneered the family planning movement in the country. FPAB aims to improve the quality of life of individuals by campaigning for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through advocacy and services, especially for poor and vulnerable people.

Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB) is seeking applications for the following positions:

Position: Executive Director/Additional Executive Director

The Executive Director would be entrusted with the responsibility for translating FPAB’s vision into objectives, strategies and plans; enthusing the staff in the organization with FPAB’s mission; monitoring performance, proactively engage in advocacy initiatives; develop a well-knit senior management team; provide feedback to relevant bodies/agencies and spearhead Organization Development efforts; network with external agencies like government, donors, NGOs etc.

Job Description/Responsibility

• To work as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB).
• To coordinate and be responsible for the total operations of the organization.
• To promote the cause of sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
• To evolve and articulate the organization's Mission and Strategy.
• To evolve and articulate objectives (both long-term and short–term) and plans for FPAB within the strategic framework.
• To advise on and implement policies approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC).
• To maintain an adequate system of communication and reporting (about programme and financial inputs and outputs and all other subjects relevant to the Association’s well-being with the Governing Bodies and its committees; ensuring adherence to the adherence to the doctrine of ‘no surprise’.
• To identify the needs within the Country. Resources available both within and outside the Association to meet the needs, and where possible, develop resources for the purpose.
• To administer the terms and conditions of funding Agreements with various donors.
• To plan for and mobilize financial resources to ensure long-term sustainability.
• To continuously scan and assimilate information, inputs and trends from the external environment for steering the Organization’s operations.
• To recruit, supervise and mentor the Staff.
• Interact with FPAB members, especially the new ones to communicate the organization’s mission and values.
• To represent and gate-keeper to the organization, establish develop contribute and maintain relations with appropriate agencies/bodies representing both government and non-government organizations, within the country to facilitate and promote the work of the organization.
• To report to the NEC.

Requirements/competencies

• Visioning and conceptualizing
• Passion and commitment
• Planning and goal-setting
• Interdependent problem–solving and decision making
• Interpersonal skills- listening, responding and relating with respect, empathy and congruence
• Group building
• Skill in advocacy
• Networking

Minimum Academic Qualifications/Experience

• PhD with at least 12 years (3 Years in a leadership position) of experiences in the relevant field or Post-Graduate degree in public health/population studies/management/social science/doctor in medicine with at least 15  years (3 Years in a leadership position) of experiences in the relevant field,

Desirable:

Proven professional tract record in management and sufficient publication in national and international journals.

Age: 45 years to 55 years

Salary: Negotiable
 
Other Benefits: 2 (two) festival bonuses each year (each equal to 50% of monthly salary)

Application Instructions:

Confident candidates are requested to apply with their application with full CV and two copies of passport-size recent photograph and relevant experience/academic certificate within 31^st May 2025 CVs cover letter to the President, FPAB, 2 Naya Paltan, Dhaka-1000 or hr@fpab.org.bd. All applications will be reviewed but only the shortlisted candidates will be notified. FPAB is an equal rights-based organization.

FPAB is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may involve contact with these groups. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect FPAB’s commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its programs. Females and PLHIV are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 31^st May 2025

E-mail address: hr@fpab.org.bd
Send to: President, Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB), 2 Naya Paltan, Dhaka 1000