Country Director, Bangladesh

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (This position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only)

Title: Country Director, Bangladesh

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Deadline for submission: September 21, 2025

About us

Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors, and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into a broader development agenda. For more than 30 years now, we have focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Our work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

The Country Director provides overall vision, leadership, and direction for Nutrition International's (NI) work in Bangladesh. S/he is responsible for the effective management of all aspects of NI's country operations including strategic planning, program development and implementation, financial and human resource management, stakeholder relations, representation, fundraising, and ensuring alignment with NI's global priorities. The CD represents NI with the government, donors, partners, and other stakeholders, and leads the country office to achieve impact, influence, and growth in line with NI's mission to improve nutrition, particularly for women, girls, and children. S/he will also serve as a key representative of NI in-country, building and maintaining strategic alliances and partnerships that contribute to global nutrition goals. The In this role you will:

· Serve as the primary representative of NI to donors, UN agencies, diplomatic missions, and international NGOs in Bangladesh, ensuring NI's role as a thought leader and trusted partner in nutrition and development.

· Lead the delivery of NI's Country Strategy so that NI staff are living the organisation's values and achieving the vision, mission and objectives of, as well as supporting NI's global strategy Demonstrate clearly a personal drive for nutrition, health and gender rights throughout all work and ensure they lead by example in representing the organisational values.

· Engage in policy advocacy both directly and/or in partnership with others so as to influence Government policies and investments in nutrition by government, partners and donors.

· Identify opportunities to mobilize or/and leverage additional resources to expand the work of NI

· Ensure that there is a robust internal control environment, including sound policies and procedures that safeguard staff and the assets of the organisation and partners, and that improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the organisation

· Oversee the overall safety and security of NI staff within the Bangladesh office; including ensuring that appropriate security management systems are in place and that staff are appropriately trained and updated on security issues

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

Requirements

About you

You will have an advanced university degree in public health, nutrition, international development, management, or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.

You will come with demonstrated experience in program management, strategic planning, financial management, human resources, fundraising & resource mobilization and external representation.

Strong experience working with government and leading large, complex, multi-sectoral programs in challenging operating environments

Fluency & knowledge of English and Bangla is required.

Benefits

What we offer

Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please click on 'Apply for this job' Now button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is September 21, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.