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Full time (37.5 hours per week), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salary: 56,13,804 Taka per annum

About ARTICLE 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.

Find out more about what we do 

About the role
As Head of Office, you will provide leadership to our team in Bangladesh, ensuring continuity and stability during this period.

Your primary focus will be on maintaining operational efficiency and smooth delivery of existing projects and grants, managing key relationships with donors and stakeholders, and supporting the team in programmatic delivery.

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating with the International Office and global teams. Your strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills will be essential in navigating this transitional period effectively.

What you will be doing day to day

• Manage good compliance with national legislation and institutions
• Manage office budget and finances, overseeing financial management of project and core budgets, ensuring timely reporting schedules to ARTICLE19 international office and donors
• Line manage team members through review of work plans and objectives, assessment of work through regular appraisal, provide guidance and support as necessary, including professional development
• Lead in the development of fundraising proposals for the regional office’s projects in line with ARTICLE 19’s regional strategy and the organisational strategy
• Collaborate with the International Communications lead for Bangladesh Office on the identification and delivery of ARTICLE 19’s local communication strategy

What you will bring to the role

• Substantial demonstrable, successful experience of project management, including coordination of varied activities and budget management
• Proven, successful experience in fundraising from institutional donors such as governments and large trusts, as well as establishing and maintaining relations with donors.
• Strong understanding of good governance, reporting and accountability
• Ability to manage staff, fostering a strong sense of team amongst them, establishing a positive office environment, and appraising and motivating them to higher performance

To learn more about the role and the requirements, please refer to the Job Description.

How to apply

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 18 January 2025

We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].

Our Reward Package

• Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.

Full-time, ideally Amsterdam, The Netherlands; London, UK; or Brussels, Belgium.

Salary: Circa EUR 51,000, supplemented by 8% holiday pay (this salary is applicable to the Netherlands as a work location).

About ARTICLE 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.

Find out more about what we do 

About the role

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, you will contribute to ARTICLE 19 Europe’s mission through strategic project management, advocacy, and relationship building with partners and funders in the region.

You will oversee project management and implementation, with a focus on countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, while building strategic relations with partners and funders.

You will also lead projects related to freedom of expression and access to information and contribute to strategic development and fundraising for ARTICLE 19’s work in Europe and Central Asia.

What you will be doing day to day

• Plan and coordinate project activities with regional partner organizations, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with ARTICLE 19’s policies and values.
• Implement and monitor project deliverables, developing monitoring and evaluation systems with partners and producing narrative reports.
• Establish relationships with current and potential donors, developing funding proposals with support from the ARTICLE 19 Europe and Business Development Team.

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., human rights, politics, journalism, law, program/project management) or equivalent experience in these areas.
• Knowledge of human rights issues, particularly freedom of expression in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
• Project development and management skills, including coordination with varied partners.

To learn more about the role and the requirements, please refer to the Job Description.

How to apply

If this has inspired you, please click the button below.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: Sunday, 12^th January 2025

We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].

Our Reward Package

• Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.