Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!

 

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

 

In Bangladesh, we envision a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives. Our country strategy, launched in July 2020, focuses on empowering girls and young women to be heard, live without fear of violence, and achieve their rights.

 

For decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a visionary Head of Program Quality and Innovation to lead our efforts in transforming lives across the country.

 

The Role

 

Head of Program Quality and Innovation (PQI) is a leadership role that offers a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the organization’s programs, ensuring they are impactful, innovative, and of the highest quality. This position will play a critical role in shaping the organization's strategic approach to programmatic excellence, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, and driving the organization’s mission forward in a sustainable and scalable way. This position is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs, ensuring they are impactful, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, values and feminist principles. The Head of Program Quality, and Innovation will drive a culture of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and creative problem-solving across the organization’s programmatic work. This role will be an integral part of the Extended Leadership Group (ELG) to drive the visionary efforts of program quality, impact, evidence and innovation and will deputize Director-Business, Partnership and Impact as delegated.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, impact evaluation, and innovation within a development or humanitarian impact context. Post holder will be a visionary leader with a passion for creating sustainable and scalable solutions, and will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of program excellence.

The Head of Program Quality and Innovation (PQI) will lead transformative efforts to enhance program excellence, sustainability, and impact by fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and inclusion. This role requires extensive engagement with stakeholders, leveraging technology and data for evidence-based decision-making. With accountability for risk management, compliance, and capacity building, the Head of PQI will ensure programs remain adaptive to global challenges and aligned with organizational commitment and priorities. They will play a critical role in resource mobilization, knowledge management, and change leadership while collaborating with senior leadership to position the organization as a leader in programmatic.

 

What we’re looking for

 

Experienced Leader: Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

 

Strategic Thinker: Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing long-term strategies that align with organizational goals and drive measurable impact.

 

Program Quality and Impact Champion: Extensive experience in designing and implementing robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks to enhance program effectiveness.

 

Innovative Problem-Solver: Strong background in leveraging emerging technologies, data-driven insights, and innovative methodologies also ability to integrate digital transformation, AI, and data visualization tools for evidence-based decision-making.

 

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Expert: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and key stakeholders to enhance program reach and sustainability. Experienced in representing organizations in external forums, advocating for program quality, and driving sector-wide change.

 

Risk and Compliance Leader: Adept at identifying and mitigating program-related risks, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Why Join Us?

 

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to be part of our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

 

Click here for the Role Profile of  Head of Program Quality and Innovation.

 

Location: Dhaka (50% travel)

Duration: Two Years

Salary: Monthly consolidated salary range for this role is BDT 287183 - BDT 358979 (may vary based on experience) along with other benefits i.e. Life Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance coverage along with Out Patient Treatment Benefit.

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2025

 

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

 

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Policy of Safeguarding. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

 

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

 

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Recently there have been instances of fraudulent job advertisements/offers in favour of Plan International Bangladesh asking for fees through different mobile Banking options which has led to confusion among job seekers. Plan International would like to stipulate that these are fraudulent activities and Plan International does not ask for or ever accept any such fees during the recruitment process. Plan International advises you to be vigilant against such fraudulent activities.