Programme Head

23 hours ago

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh SAJIDA Foundation Full time ৳1,200,000 - ৳3,600,000 per year

Department:
Mental Health

Job Location:
Head Office, Gulshan 1, Dhaka

Reports to:
Head of Programme Design and Innovation, Development Programmes

Programme Head - Mental Health will be responsible for ensureing the quality, relevance, and scalability of SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP) strategy and interventions by aligning them with national policies and international mental health programming standards

Major Responsibilities

Overall

  • Technical assistance for programme design, proposal development, resource mobilisation, management of contracts (funds, grants) for SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP).
  • Technical input and support for strategic planning, policy influencing, research, and learning.
  • National and regional coordination, networking, and partnerships.
  • Shape and refine the strategy and direction of the SMHP programme, ensuring it aligns with the organisation's goals and the country's needs.

Projects/Proposal Design & Development

  • Lead the process of identifying needs, designing and developing project proposals.
  • Coordinate the identification of mental health needs within the country and regional context.
  • Ensure that interventions are aligned with global mental health policies, national priorities, and current programme activities.
  • Work closely with Fund Raising Department for grant/calls applications; provide technical guidance and direction as required.
  • Help identify and engage donors, ensuring technical discussions with donors and partners. Implementation of feasibility studies for SMHP projects, considering public, technical, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors.
  • Work with the Logistics and Finance departments to define and approve SMHP projects.

Programme Implementation and Reporting

  • Technical/Clinical Support (Supervision, Training & Capacity Building, SoPs).
  • Monitor Quality and Accountability of the Projects

Partnership & Representation

  • To ensure active involvement of SMHP in national coordination, technical platforms, and sectoral partnerships.
  • Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
  • Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
  • Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

MH Research, MRM and Technology

  • Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
  • Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
  • Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

Qualifications:

  • M. Phil or higher degree in clinical psychology/counselling psychology/psychiatric social work.
  • At least 5-8 years of work experience with I/NGO related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming and operationalisation with proven experience in technical support, proposal writing, coordination and in emergency response management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex operations in challenging contexts and excellent inter-personal and team-building skills.
  • Skilled in team management and supervision, and capacity building/coaching of national and international staffs.
  • Good sense of confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
  • Good proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary with Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus and Performance Bonus.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an online application through the link below by 25 September 2025.

Application link:

SAJIDA Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

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