Head of Programs - For Education and Development Foundation-Educo - Job ID : 1418766

Education and Development Foundation-Educo is looking for Head of ProgramsPurposeTo provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to ensure the effective implementation of Educo Bangladesh’s programs and projects in alignment with the Global and Country Programmatic Frameworks. The position oversees Programs, Sponsorship and Advocacy functions, ensuring quality, accountability, and learning across all initiatives. It also plays a key role in resource mobilization, donor relations, staff development, and external representation to strengthen Educo’s visibility, impact, and sustainability.EngagementSecure collaboration/ agreement from the team members reflecting empathy of perspectives and identifying recognition of mutual/ complementary interests.Maintain regular communications and satisfy requirements of HO for strong relationship for smooth operations of the programs in Bangladesh Country Office.Maintain relation with fund providers and consortium/implementing partners for mutual learning and impact driven project implementation. Continuously satisfy donor requirements to be a partner of choice for the donors.Maintain liaison with external stakeholders e.g., Govt., private and International & National Non-Govt. Organizations for advocacy work and image building/ branding of the organization through representing Educo in different platform.Employment StatusContractEducational RequirementsMaster’s degree in development studies, social works, business administration or related discipline. Any degree among above mentioned subject from abroad university will be preferred.Experience RequirementsAt least 10 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO,Development AgencyAdditional RequirementsMinimum experience of 10 years in a senior management position, leading and managing Country Programs and TeamsRecognized experience in NGO environment (both in national and international) and other industriesWorking Experience in child-rights based organizations and, in both emergency, development contextsExperience of working in an international context, at least in Asia with strong portfolio in the Bangladesh (desirable)Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, electronic); ability to communicate complex, technical information in a simple and articulate mannerExcellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving capacityAbility to adapt the international strategy in the local contextUnderstanding of Educo’s Mission, Vision, Values, and PrinciplesAbility to follow procedures and work cooperatively with team membersBroadly focused but with the capacity to pay attention to detailsHave skill to prioritize tasks and to understand the situationProven leadership role in technical areas at both field and country level