National Director Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh

Overview

National Director Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh. Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is looking for a professional to lead Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh as National Director (ND) and fulfill its role as housing expert, convener, and lead implementer of innovative housing solutions. The ND must be a compelling, transformative leader with 10+ years of NGO or development sector leadership experience encompassing the following:

• Orchestrating wide-spread public and donor engagement and support of the organization's mission and strategy through a clearly articulated value proposition.
• Building a highly competent, technical leadership team and empowering, agile organizational culture capable of developing and implementing organizational strategy.
• Leading a wide range of diverse internal and external stakeholders through complex organizational change.
• Building and leading multi-sector coalitions and strategic partnerships to successfully scale solutions and advocacy impact and expand funding support.
• Securing institutional funding to support evidence-based, innovative, scalable solutions.
• Navigating the complexity of matrixed NGO structures, demonstrating collaboration with and accountability to local communities as well as local and international governance structures.
• Overseeing operational excellence of a direct service organization, including safeguarding, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and other quality controls.

This position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The successful candidate will be offered a contract of initially 3 years and subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear and transformative vision of the future of housing to build public and donor support-Lead HFH Bangladesh in developing a clear vision and ambitious strategy, leverage a clearly articulated value proposition to drive engagement and support, and develop a plan for in-country and regional pre-positioning with FOI donors to increase and scale funding opportunities. Ensure safeguarding minimum requirements and promote a culture of safeguarding across the organization.
• Build a top-tier, people-centric leadership team and an agile, resilient organizational culture-Build a leadership team of highly competent, supportive leaders, champion an agile, transparent, people-centric culture, and oversee talent management, knowledge institutionalization, organizational development, and change management. Co-facilitate safeguarding investigations as needed.
• Oversee the implementation and growth of innovative, evidence-based programming-Lead innovative, agile programming aligned with housing objectives; leverage M&E to strengthen accountability and continuously improve evidence-based approaches; develop housing market systems to provide safe, accessible housing for low-income sectors.
• Leverage strategic partnerships to drive multi-sector, national and regional impact-Strengthen partnerships and advocacy through regional networks, cultivate multi-sector coalitions, align strategy with national government housing plans where applicable, and enhance governance collaboration within a matrixed NGO system.
• Champion good governance and the highest standards of accountability, ethics, and operational excellence-Oversee risk management, safeguarding, financial management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and quality controls; foster a culture of safety, inclusivity, and accountability; uphold Habitat for Humanity's code of conduct and ensure responsible use of resources.
• Collaborate with HFHI's Area Office-Work with the Area Office to operationalize the country strategy and adhere to HFHI guidelines and standards of excellence.
• Safeguarding-Ensure HFH Bangladesh's compliance with HFH Safeguarding Policy, Ethics Covenant, and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Education-At least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (international development or relations, public administration, management, civil engineering, or social sciences).
• Years of Related Experience-Ten (10) years of relevant experience as Country Director or senior program development and strategic leadership in a humanitarian operating environment of a mid-size organization; track record in mobilizing resources and in policy advocacy.
• Leadership Competencies-Ability to lead through ambiguity and transformation, model agile learning, maintain integrity and ethics, manage organizational conflict, and promote transparency and responsiveness to employee feedback.
• Technical Competencies-Experience building external partnerships with multi-sector leaders, governments, and foundations; familiarity with change management, M&E, financial management, and quality control processes.
• Preferred-At least 5 years of cumulative experience in the Bangladesh housing or community development sector; knowledge of housing market systems; proficiency in the country's working languages.

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. It seeks individuals who are willing to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and where the workforce reflects diverse lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, with every person experiencing dignity and respect.

We require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding beneficiaries and communities. In line with preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies on ethical behavior, safeguarding, and whistleblowing.