Executive Director

Job Description

Title: Executive Director

Company Name: Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Dhaka (Dhanmondi)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years

Published: 7 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Business Administration (MBA)
∎ Applicants should have Master's Degree in Business Administration/ Social Sciences/ Development Studies. A PhD will be an added qualification.
∎ Applicants should have Master's Degree in Business Administration/ Social Sciences/ Development Studies. A PhD will be an added qualification.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ Up to 55 years. Age limit is flexible for highly qualified and experienced candidates.
∎ Experience Requirement:
∎ At least 15 years of professional experience in planning and development field with renowned NGOs or international organizations as a planner and development worker, of which 10 years' experience must be in a senior management position. Preference will be given to a person having experience in project planning, Resource Mobilization, Programme Management with negotiation skill.
∎ Head Office, Dhaka Ahsania Mission ,Dhanmondi.
∎ Eligibility:
∎ Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
∎ Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, safeguarding policies and gender.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and visual)skills.
∎ Excellent analytical ability, initiative, drive and commitment to quality system.
∎ Strong public relations and fundraising experience.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Human Resources and Financial practices.
∎ Top of the line problem solving abilities.
∎ Age Limit:
∎ Up to 55 years. Age limit is flexible for highly qualified and experienced candidates.
∎ Experience Requirement:
∎ At least 15 years of professional experience in planning and development field with renowned NGOs or international organizations as a planner and development worker, of which 10 years' experience must be in a senior management position. Preference will be given to a person having experience in project planning, Resource Mobilization, Programme Management with negotiation skill.
∎ Job Location:
∎ Head Office, Dhaka Ahsania Mission ,Dhanmondi.
∎ Eligibility:
∎ Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
∎ Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, safeguarding policies and gender.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and visual)skills.
∎ Excellent analytical ability, initiative, drive and commitment to quality system.
∎ Strong public relations and fundraising experience.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Human Resources and Financial practices.
∎ Top of the line problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Work as a Head of the Program Division Comprising Education Sector, Climate Change & DRR and Rights & Governance Sector.
∎ Overseeing the functions of Programme Sector Heads to ensure effective implementation of projects as per plan and budget.
∎ Technical support and coordination of field-based programmes in line with DAM founding aims, policies and strategic directions.
∎ Provide required support for implementation of the DAM Strategy Plan and Annual Plans.
∎ Report topline project progress to the Executive Committee on quarterly basis.
∎ Promote collaboration between field programmes and institutional services of DAM.
∎ Ensure meaningful monitoring and evaluation of project performance and the provision of accurate analysis and routine reporting on the impact and performance of the project of different donors.
∎ Safeguard and continually strengthen the effectiveness, reputation, and profile of the DAM.
∎ Build and maintain effective alliances and operational collaboration with public and private partners, such as governments, United Nations agencies, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations, the business sector, civil society actors, and communities.
∎ Ensure the highest level of confidence among public and private donors in the project operations and impact to support longer term predictable financing being contributed to the program division of DAM as the multi- lateral financing mechanism.
∎ Ensure financial compliance, audit and monitoring quality of field-based programmes as per DAM, Government and donor rules, as applicable.
∎ Signing project agreements with donors and other relevant organizations, as delegated.
∎ Liaison with the Administration & HR Division and the Finance & Accounts Division to ensure required compliance.
∎ Consultation with the General Secretary, DAM and the Treasurer, DAM on strategic and policy matters.
∎ Representing DAM to various national and international forums as required.
∎ Any other roles and functions assigned from time to time.
∎ Job Context:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a National NGO with Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC and UNESCO. It works for social and spiritual development of the human community. Founded by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah(R.), an eminent educationist, reformer and Sufi. The founding motto of DAM is ‘Divine and Humanitarian Service’, over last 65 years DAM has been serving the human community for improved living conditions enhancing people’s capacities to maximally utilize their inner potentials. DAM’s current governing institutions in education, health and economic development sectors in Bangladesh, looking for a competent, self-motivated and high experienced Executive Director for immediate appointment:
∎ Reportable: The Executive Director will be reportable to the President of DAM.
∎ Roles and Functions:

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Candidates are requested to mention their expected salary in the job application.
∎ Other facility:
∎ Full time transport facility.
∎ Actual costs for Phone & Internet facilities.
∎ Candidates are requested to mention their expected salary in the job application.
∎ Other facility:
∎ Full time transport facility.
∎ Actual costs for Phone & Internet facilities.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Dhanmondi)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested individuals are encouraged to apply with current CV, cover letter, two professional reference and 01(one) copy recent passport size photograph with contact cell phone number as well as e-mail address and send to General Secretary, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, House # 19, Road # 12 (New) Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209 or through email at hr.dam1958@gmail.com by June 12, 2025. Only shortlisted candidate will be called for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.
∎ Please visit our website: www.ahsaniamission.org.bd
∎ "Women are encouraged to apply"

Company Information:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission
∎ House # 19, Road # 12 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209.
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a large well-known NGO established in 1958 and works in the fields of education, livelihood, health and human rights thus serves the disadvantaged groups of population towards their improved living.

Address::
∎ House # 19, Road # 12 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209.
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a large well-known NGO established in 1958 and works in the fields of education, livelihood, health and human rights thus serves the disadvantaged groups of population towards their improved living.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 6 Jun 2025

Category: NGO/Development