JOB OPENING

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Save the Children is a child rights and value based organization, this will be key in selecting the right candidate for this role.

The Opportunity
 
The Technical Advisor – Private Sector Engagement will be responsible for planning, designing, organizing, directing, coordinating the activities related to private sector engagement under the guidance of the Director-Program Development and Quality (PDQ). S/he will lead the planning and execution of technical support to the sectors/programs/projects to ensure the smooth planning and implementation of programs/projects activities. The Advisor is expected to lead the private sector engagement across all the thematic sectors/programs of Save the Children Bangladesh, including new business development, corporate funding and collaboration with private sectors aiming to impact in the lives of children, youth, and their families. It aims to establish strategic partnership with private sectors to ensure the strong visible presence of SCiB with efficient and effective broader networking and advocacy efforts in promoting green jobs and entrepreneurship. 

S/he will lead the review process of existing private sector strategies and work closely with national stakeholders to develop and implement new strategies and pilot innovative private-sector activities. S/he will work with children, youth, youth groups and structures, local government, private sector, and other partners for the delivery of the project activities. S/he will also lead the market assessment framework strategy and implementation, provide technical assistance, advice, and capacity support to the partners (NGOs) through developing engagement strategies of public-private partnerships for creating opportunities for targeted program participants.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience in the development sector with experience in managerial positions and minimum of 5 years working experience in Private Sector Engagement.
• Demonstrated experience on the Market System Development will add value.
• Extensive experience working in and with the private sector, market systems approach, inclusive business/market models, and public-private partnerships.
• Knowledge of technical skills development, labor law, related national policies and institutions especially related to private sector engagement and market development strategies. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen, and respect for colleagues and outside contacts.
• Excellent networking skills with relevant stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to work under immense pressure situation
• Master’s degree, preferably in Social Science, particularly  in Development Studies/Business Administration/ or any related field.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/7954

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.