Position: Executive Director
Salary: US$ 86,163 per annum (negotiable) + house + car with driver + other benefits
Partners in Population and Development (PPD), an intergovernmental alliance of 27 developing countries, is seeking to recruit an Executive Director (CEO) for the organization. PPD is leading the promotion of South-South Cooperation towards the attainment of the global population and reproductive health agenda for sustainable development. PPD’s key strategies include senior level advocacy and policy dialogue, capacity building, sharing experience and good practices and building strategic partnerships.
PPD is a Permanent Observer at the United Nations and has Diplomatic Status in Bangladesh. Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh PPD has Permanent Observer Office in New York, USA, Africa Regional Office in Kampala, Uganda, and Program Office in Taicang-China.
Reporting to the Chair of PPD through immediate supervisor (Host Country Board Member: Bangladesh) and, as the Head of the Secretariat, the Executive Director will be directly responsible for mobilizing political and financial commitments, raising awareness about South-South Cooperation, representing PPD in the international forums and leading the development and implementation of PPD’s Strategic Plan.
Minimum qualifications required for the position is a PhD Degree in social, population and development studies and/or public health sciences, or a medical doctor with post-graduation degree in the related field. Have at least 15 years of relevant professional experience in reproductive health, population and development fields and a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management position with Inter-Governmental and/or Multi-Bilateral Organizations, promoting South-South Cooperation and 5 years residence in a developing country. Successful candidates are likely to have an outstanding track record in mobilising funds from donor agencies, governments, multilateral organizations; managing multi-country projects with a wide range of stakeholders from varied cultural settings; and excellent communication skills in English. Fluency in French language is an advantage.
The position is open to the citizens of all developing countries. The appointment is for an initial period of three years inclusive of 6 months probationary period, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV along with the completely filled-up Personal History Form and send to the following address by 31st March 2022
Mr. Mrityunjoy Das
Administration Manager, PPD
Address: Block-F, Plots F/17 B&C, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
E-mail: mdas@ppdsec.org
Phone: +88-02-44827370; +88-02-44827371
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