Winrock is seeking a Director of Operations to support a dynamic team to implement an anticipated USAID-funded project aimed at improving the protection of key wildlife species and their habitats in Bangladesh.
Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. The MERL Director will play a crucial role in implementing an anticipated $10-15M USAID-funded project. This initiative seeks to enhance the protection of key wildlife species and their habitat in Bangladesh by mitigating threats to wildlife and ecosystems, reducing consumer demand for wildlife, improving wildlife management and political commitment, and enhancing safeguards for natural resources and wildlife.
The Director of Operations will assist and support the Chief of Party (COP) in the management of the project, oversee and provide expertise in project budgeting, planning, and management, including overseeing country-based operations managers, and handle administrative and supervisory responsibilities as specified by the COP. The Director of Operations will oversee finance and compliance of local partners and grant processes and local capacity building in finance, compliance, and procurement. These functions will be done in coordination with the Winrock home office, the project technical team, and program staff. The Director of Operations will supervise selected personnel in the project.
This position is for qualified Bangladeshi nationals. Women are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is contingent upon award. The award is anticipated in early 2024.
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