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Project Director - Promotion of Women`s Empowerment and Resilience building (POWER)

Application Deadline: Aug 12, 2025
Summary
Published: Aug 04, 2025 Vacancy: 1 Gender: No Preference
Age: Not Specified Career Level: Experienced Professional Experience: 8 Year
Salary: N/A Location: Dhaka
Requirements

Education


  • Masters, Master of Science (MSc), computer science / EEE

Experience


  • 8 Year

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in livelihoods and skill development program planning, management, and implementation.
  • Practical experience in market system development is a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of technical skill development, curriculum design, and youth development processes.
  • Familiarity with national youth stakeholders, government policies, and STEM is an advantage.
  • Experience delivering skill development and livelihoods programs, preferably with UNICEF and FCDO.
  • Skilled in leading consortiums and partnerships.
  • Expertise in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, curriculum development, and national advocacy.
  • Experience working with various government sectors and private companies in Bangladesh.
  • Proven ability to manage large budgets and risks.
  • Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.
  • Deep understanding of Bangladesh’s economic empowerment and livelihoods priorities.

Responsibilities & Context

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Regular (1.5 Years)
  • Save the Children encourages applications from all backgrounds, promoting equal opportunity and diversity.
  • Role Overview:
    • The Programme Director (PD) will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.

    • Provide leadership, technical guidance, and oversee Monitoring & Evaluation, communication, and learning.

    • Ensure quality implementation, financial and operational management of the programme.

    • Serve as the main liaison with the Government of Bangladesh, donors, partners, private sector, and communities.

    • Coordinate with government ministries and strategic stakeholders.

    • Report to the Director-FSL and liaise with Save the Children UK regional office.

  • About Save the Children:
    • Employs ~25,000 staff worldwide, working in 100+ countries.
    • Focused on child health, education, and protection.
    • Committed to three breakthroughs by 2030:
      • No child dies from preventable causes before age five.

      • All children receive quality basic education.

      • Violence against children is eliminated.

    • Values employees and promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and creative work environment.


Compensation & Other Benefits
  • Salary Review: Half Yearly
  • Lunch Facilities: Partially subsidize
  • Festival Bonus: 1

Other Benefits


As per company policy.

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Contract

Job Location

Dhaka

Read Before Apply

<div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="36" data-end="193">Please submit your application as a single document containing a cover letter and an updated CV. Include your current salary details and salary expectations.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="195" data-end="339">For the full job description and to apply online, visit:<br data-start="251" data-end="254" /><a class="" href="https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/13725" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="254" data-end="339">https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/13725</a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="341" data-end="404">Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="406" data-end="451">Save the Children values workforce diversity.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="453" data-end="538">Our recruitment process prioritizes the safety and protection of children from abuse.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;" data-start="540" data-end="624">All staff are required to adhere to our global anti-harassment policy in their work.</div>

Company Information
Company Name: Save the Children

Address: House No. CWN (A) 35, Road No. 43 Gulshan – 2, Dhaka -1212 Bangladesh.


Business Type : NGO/Development

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