Helen Keller Intl
Team Leader — Lead a High‑Impact Nutrition, WASH & Livelihoods Project in CHT (Dhaka)
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-08
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Helen Keller Intl
Location: Dhaka
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-11-02
Experience: 10 Years
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related field
Job Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic direction, leadership and management for all project components, ensuring alignment with Helen Keller Intl’s country strategy and the project goals.
- Lead annual and quarterly work planning, ensuring technical, operational and financial targets are met.
- Ensure coherence and synergy among nutrition, WASH and livelihoods components for integrated, multisectoral impact.
- Ensure effective field-level coordination and timely implementation of project activities across Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari.
- Lead adaptive management to respond to emerging needs and contextual challenges in CHT.
- Oversee design and quality implementation of interventions related to nutrition, health, WASH and livelihoods.
- Strengthen systems for early detection, referral and management of acute malnutrition at facility and community levels.
- Provide leadership in managing relationships with technical and implementing partners, government departments and local stakeholders.
- Represent Helen Keller Intl in external coordination meetings, technical working groups and stakeholder forums.
- Oversee project financial planning, budget utilization, approve expenditures and ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies.
- Oversee implementation of the MEAL framework, ensuring accurate and timely collection, analysis and reporting of performance data.
- Supervise and mentor district and technical teams, providing regular feedback, guidance and professional development support.
- Ensure staff security and wellbeing in field locations in coordination with Safety and Security focal points.
- Support partner financial oversight and compliance with subaward and institutional requirements.
Required Skills
- Strategic leadership and team management
- Program and project planning
- Nutrition program technical expertise (SAM/MAM management, screening)
- WASH programming and infrastructure planning
- Livelihood interventions and cash-based support experience
- Financial management and donor reporting
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
- Partnership and stakeholder coordination
- Reporting, proposal and report writing
- Strong English communication; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency
- Experience working with government departments and training delivery
Job Description
Helen Keller Intl is seeking an experienced Team Leader to provide strategic, operational and technical leadership for a lifesaving multi-sectoral project serving marginalized communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). This job opportunity is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is ideal for a senior development professional with demonstrated experience in nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, partnership management and large-scale program delivery. Please read the full circular carefully and apply before the deadline.This job circular outlines the role, responsibilities, required qualifications and how to apply. The Team Leader will manage partners, lead planning and quality implementation across three hill districts (Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari), and represent the company at national and regional coordination forums. The role is contractual and expected for approximately 11 months.Key responsibilities (summary)Provide overall strategic direction, leadership and management across all project components to achieve project objectives.Lead annual and quarterly work planning and ensure delivery of technical, operational and financial targets.Provide technical oversight for nutrition, WASH and livelihoods components and ensure quality, evidence-based approaches.Manage relationships with government line departments, technical and implementing partners, local NGOs and community leaders to ensure coordinated implementation.Oversee project financial planning, budgeting, expenditure approvals and compliance across partners.Lead MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) implementation and ensure high-quality data for adaptive management.Supervise, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring staff wellbeing and security in field locations.Detailed responsibilities (examples)Ensure integration and synergy among nutrition, WASH and livelihoods interventions for multisectoral impact.Oversee design and quality implementation of SAM/MAM management and screening of children aged 6–59 months.Guide expansion of safe water and sanitation infrastructure and capacity strengthening of government service providers.Lead partner coordination meetings, joint reviews and learning exchanges and represent Helen Keller Intl in stakeholder forums.Manage project budgets (~USD 3 million), ensuring cost-effectiveness and donor compliance.Support partner financial oversight and ensure timely reporting to donors and stakeholders.Required qualifications & experienceMaster’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian project management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership managing multi‑sectoral programs.Proven experience managing complex, large-scale projects in challenging environments (experience in CHT or similar settings preferred).Technical expertise in health, nutrition, WASH and livelihoods programming, MEAL systems, donor reporting and financial oversight.Strong leadership, project planning, budgeting, staff management and partnership building skills.Excellent English communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software.Competencies & personal attributesProactive, analytical, result-oriented and development-focused.Strong mentoring and team-building capability, flexibility and thoroughness.Experience working with government departments and delivering training to diverse audiences.Skills (summary)Project and program managementTechnical oversight in nutrition, WASH and livelihoodsFinancial management and donor reportingMonitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL)Stakeholder and partnership managementStaff supervision and capacity buildingExcellent English and strong Microsoft Office skillsLocation, duration & natureLocation: Dhaka, Bangladesh (field oversight across Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari).Duration: Approximately 11 months (contractual).Employment type: Contractual.How to applyInterested candidates should apply by sending an updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining interest in the position to Bangladesh-Recruitment@hki.org with the subject line: "Application for the Position of Team Leader". Please apply before the application deadline: 2025-11-08. Preference will be given to candidates with CHT or similar project experience.This circular invites qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. Helen Keller Intl is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Please include any relevant documents and references when you apply.Keywords for SEO: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply