Country Director Bangladesh

International Rescue Committee Inc

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Not specified; competitive compensation pyckage av...
Fully remote
Senior humanitarian programming experience
Complex operating environment management
Donor relations and fundraising expertise
The Country Director will provide strategic vision and leadership for the IRC country program serving over 1.2 million refugees in Bangladesh

Job Summary

  • The Country Director will provide strategic vision and leadership for the IRC country program serving over 1.2 million refugees in Bangladesh.
  • This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience in emergency, post-conflict, and development programming within complex humanitarian contexts.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for donor relations, fundraising, budget management, and ensuring high-quality program delivery across health, education, and protection sectors.

Matching Summary

The Country Director will provide strategic vision and leadership for the IRC country program serving over 1.2 million refugees in Bangladesh.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive compensation package available for returning national candidates including return flights and relocation allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior humanitarian programming experience
  • Complex operating environment management
  • Donor relations and fundraising expertise
  • Financial and operational oversight
  • Government and stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Bangladesh context preferred
  • Bengali language skills
  • Background in refugee resettlement programs
  • Strong advocacy and communications skills
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Significant international work experience in humanitarian aid
  • Proven track record in business development and fundraising
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in cross-cultural settings
  • Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities
  • Work experience from Asia is preferred

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