Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Deputy Programme Manager (Operations) — Lead Humanitarian & Resilience Programming in Bangladesh
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-29
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 151033 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-11-20
Experience: 12 Years
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field from a reputed university.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction, technical oversight and leadership for programme and partner staff; contribute to programme strategy and business planning.
- Organize rapid needs assessments and manage emergency response, recovery and rehabilitation (food, WASH, shelter, cash programming).
- Establish and manage field offices; provide operational guidance, logistics and administrative support for project implementation.
- Provide technical guidance on WASH, shelter and CVA interventions; review technical designs, BoQs and ensure quality assurance.
- Prepare and monitor procurement plans and budgets; ensure financial compliance and prepare donor-formatted budgets and reports.
- Maintain partnerships and coordinate with government, donors, NGOs and stakeholders; provide partner capacity building and compliance oversight.
- Represent IRB in coordination meetings with UN agencies, clusters, RRRC, LGIs and donor forums; contribute to advocacy.
- Ensure documentation, archiving, compliance with donor/audit requirements and lead learning and reporting processes.
- Design and support seasonal programmes (Qurbani, Winterisation, Ramadan food, Eid gifts, Aqiqa) and develop proposals and budgets.
Required Skills
- Climate Resilience
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Emergency response
- Partnership Management
- People Management
- Project Management
- Proposal Development
- Shelter and Site Development
- WASH program
- Technical design review (BoQ, engineering specs)
- Budgeting and financial oversight
- Procurement and compliance
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill
- Tour allowance / Per-diem
- Provident fund
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
- Festival Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- Leave: Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R
- Gratuity
Job Description
Islamic Relief Bangladesh (IRB) invites applications for an experienced and motivated Deputy Programme Manager (Operations) to lead humanitarian and resilience programming. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a respected international company and contribute to life-saving and resilience-building programmes across Bangladesh. This circular is open to qualified applicants who are passionate about humanitarian action, programme quality, and partnership management. Please read the full job circular and apply before the deadline.This job requires a senior leader with strong technical knowledge in WASH, shelter, cash and voucher assistance (CVA), and emergency response, combined with excellent programme management, people management, and financial oversight skills. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, compliant project delivery, including direct implementation and partnership-based approaches.Key responsibilitiesProvide strategic direction, technical oversight, and leadership to project and partner staff; lead project planning, design, and proposal development.Lead humanitarian response, recovery and rehabilitation operations including rapid needs assessments, anticipatory action, and multi-sector emergency response (food, WASH, shelter, cash).Establish and manage field offices ensuring adequate staffing, logistics and administrative support for quality implementation.Provide technical management of engineering interventions (WASH, shelter); review technical designs, BoQs, and ensure quality assurance of works and vendor deliverables.Prepare and monitor procurement plans, budgets, and expenditure analysis; ensure financial compliance and prepare donor-formatted budgets and reports.Manage partnerships: provide capacity building, ensure partner compliance with donor and IR policies, and support partner selection and compliance reviews.Coordinate and represent IRB in cluster meetings, UN forums, and with government and donor stakeholders; contribute to advocacy and networking.Ensure documentation, compliance, and learning: maintain project records, support audits, and lead lesson-learning processes.Drive capacity building initiatives for staff and partners and support seasonal programmes (Qurbani, Winterisation, Ramadan, Eid, Aqiqa).Required skills & experienceMinimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in managerial or leadership roles in NGOs/Development Agencies.Proven experience in humanitarian response, WASH, shelter, CVA, seasonal programs and donor-funded projects (INGOs, UN, institutional donors).Strong technical understanding of engineering specifications, BoQs and procurement processes; familiarity with Sphere and CHS standards.Excellent project management, people management, budgeting, financial oversight and reporting skills.Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and leadership abilities; proficient in English and Bangla.EducationMaster’s degree in Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related field from a reputed university.BenefitsMobile bill support.Tour allowance / per-diem.Provident fund and gratuity.Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB).Festival bonus, long service awards.Weekly 2 holidays and a comprehensive leave package (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R).How to apply: Download the Application Form from the official Islamic Relief Bangladesh website (islamicrelief.org.bd). Complete the form and send it to recruits@islamicrelief-bd.org on or before the closing date. Please mention only the “Position Name” as the subject of the e-mail. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close earlier than the published closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Note: Islamic Relief Bangladesh is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity. This job circular emphasizes diversity and inclusion. Ensure your application highlights relevant experience, technical skills, and leadership examples. Apply promptly and ensure documents are complete as requested in the job circular.