Country Director for DCA in Bangladesh

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for energetic and experienced Country Director (CD) to lead its country team in Bangladesh. The bulk of the programme consists of DCA’s humanitarian response to the influx of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar. The position is based in Cox’s Bazar.

DCA is a Danish humanitarian, non-government and non-profit organisation working in Bangladesh with partners since the 1970s. It has a small office in Dhaka and established its main office in Cox’s Bazar in December 2017 as a response to the influx of Rohingya refugees. The country programme has four main components: gender-based violence, education in emergency, disaster risk reduction as well as livelihood.

DCA Bangladesh programme currently has a turnover of 4.5 million USD. The office consists of 140 national and 3 international staff.

As Country Director you will be the overall manager of the DCA Bangladesh office, and you will lead the DCA country management team. You will lead and inspire the strategic directions of the country programme and ensure that its objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for nurturing relations with donors and other stakeholders as well as for identifying fundraising opportunities and building partnerships to sustain a continuous growth of the programme. You will also be responsible for the implementation of financial and operational systems, policies, and procedures while ensuring effective structures and optimal working environment and staff welfare. You will foster collaboration among programme and support (finance, procurement and logistics, and human resource team members) teams in order to ensure quality and efficient implementation of programme activities. Finally, you will ensure a strong focus on accountability and on security management, conducting regular monitoring and analysis of the security environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of previous work experience in leadership and result-based management in an equivalent position
• At least 8-10 years documented experience in managing humanitarian (and preferably also development) programmes (management, planning, staff development and training skills)
• University degree with advanced training/courses either in management, international relations, development studies, or other related fields
• Experience with both direct project implementation as well as implementation through local partners.
• Proven experience in the development of strategic plans and objectives
• Practical and extensive financial and administration management experience, including Human Resource management
• Experience in GBV/PSS, DRR and cash-based programming a plus
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organisational terms
• Experience with manging grants from various donors, in particular UNICEF, UN Women, Danida, ECHO
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience will be an added advantage

For further information, please contact Cecilie Bjørnskov-Johansen, DCA Programme Director [email protected].

Expected starting date no later than 1 August 2020, depending on and taking into consideration the situation with regards to the current COVID-19 crisis. The contract is for one year with the possibility of extension depending on available funding. Terms and conditions for expatriates are as per the DCA Handbook for Non-Family duty stations.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter no later than Sunday 17 May 2020. Only online applications consisting of a minimum of the above mentioned, will be considered.

First Interview for CD will be held on 25 or 26 May 2020. Second interview will be held on 29 May 2020. Please indicate in the application if you are not available on the above dates. Should you be chosen for the second interview, you will have to fill in a behavioural analysis no later than 27 May 2020 in order to get feedback prior to second interview.

All interested irrespective of age, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.