Job Title : Country Director
Organization : Agami Inc. Bangladesh
Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh (with travel as required)
Job Type : Full-time

About the Organization

Agami is a US-registered education nonprofit working to transform how children and young people learn in Bangladesh. We design and deliver programs - spanning direct school intervention, teacher support, and technology-enabled learning - in partnership with government, schools, communities, and the private sector, with a shared commitment to building education systems that are more equitable and built to last. Agami operates in Bangladesh as an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), with a dedicated country office driving program delivery and partnerships on the ground.

Position Overview

The Country Director is Agami’s most senior in-country leadership role, responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational integrity, and sustained impact of the organization in Bangladesh. Reporting to the US-based Agami Board, the Country Director will lead a high-performing team across program delivery, business development, finance, and operations-while serving as Agami’s primary representative to government, donors, and strategic partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with deep roots in Bangladesh’s education and development sector - someone who understands the full complexity of the system, from classroom-level realities to national policy, and who has the organizational acumen to lead a growing, mission-driven nonprofit.


Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

  • Lead the development and implementation of Agami Bangladesh's multi-year strategy in alignment with global organizational priorities.

  • Drive organizational growth by identifying and responding to emerging opportunities in education programming, policy reform, and the broader development sector.

  • Ensure Agami's programs remain evidence-based, contextually grounded, and responsive to the evolving needs of the learners and communities we serve.

  • Represent Agami at national and international forums, positioning the organization as a credible, trusted, and influential voice in Bangladesh's education landscape.

2. Program Oversight & Quality Assurance

  • Provide strategic oversight of all program streams—including school-based interventions, edtech, teacher development, foundational learning, and community engagement—ensuring quality, coherence, and impact.

  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based program design, incorporating research, data, and field insights into decision-making.

  • Guide the design and scale-up of new initiatives, including government-integrated programs, non-formal education models, and inclusive education approaches.

  • Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems to track progress and drive adaptive management.

3. Fundraising & Donor Relations

  • Lead the organizational fundraising strategy, cultivating and stewarding relationships with bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, foundations, and corporate CSR partners.

  • Personally engage senior donor representatives to secure multi-year institutional funding.

  • Oversee the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and donor communications.

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to all donors, maintaining trust and compliance.

4. Government & External Partnerships

  • Build and sustain strategic relationships with key government ministries, education bodies, and regulatory authorities—including MoPME, MoE, DSHE, DPE, and NCTB.

  • Negotiate and manage partnership agreements with government agencies, INGOs, civil society organizations, and academic institutions.

  • Represent Agami in national education policy dialogue, contributing to sector-level discussions on curriculum, edtech, teacher development, and learning outcomes.

  • Ensure organizational compliance with all NGOAB, Foreign Donations Act, and Bangladesh Labour Act requirements.

5. Organizational Management & Team Leadership

  • Lead, inspire, and develop a senior management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Oversee human resources, financial management, and operational systems to ensure organizational effectiveness and compliance.

  • Develop and manage the annual organizational budget in close coordination with the Finance team.

  • Ensure robust risk management frameworks are in place and regularly reviewed.

6. Financial Stewardship

  • Maintain overall accountability for the organization's financial health, ensuring sound budgeting, expenditure control, and audit readiness.

  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.

  • Report financial performance to the Global Board, flagging risks proactively.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in the education or development sector, with at least 5 years in a senior management or director-level role.

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-program organizations in Bangladesh or a comparable context.

  • Proven track record in securing and managing significant institutional funding from bilateral, multilateral, and/or corporate donors.

  • Deep knowledge of Bangladesh's education system—including government structures, curriculum frameworks, school-level realities, and the broader development sector.

  • Experience managing government partnerships and navigating public sector processes in Bangladesh.


Key Skills

  • Visionary strategic leadership and organizational development

  • Fundraising and donor relationship management

  • Government relations and high-level stakeholder engagement

  • Education program design, delivery, and quality assurance

  • Financial management and budget oversight

  • Team leadership, mentoring, and people management

  • Excellent communication in English and Bangla (written and verbal)

  • Strong analytical thinking and evidence-based decision-making

Preferred Experience

  • Experience across multiple education sub-sectors, such as early childhood development, edtech, foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher professional development, or non-formal education.

  • Existing relationships with senior officials in MoPME, MoE, DPE, DSHE, or related directorates.

  • Familiarity with major institutional donors including FCDO, USAID, GPE, UNICEF, and the World Bank.

  • Prior experience leading INGO or hybrid NGO structures in Bangladesh.

  • Experience working across both direct implementation and systems or policy-level change.

  • Familiarity with technology-enabled education approaches as one tool within a broader program portfolio.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Achievement of annual and multi-year strategic goals

  • Growth in funding portfolio and diversification of funding sources

  • Quality, reach, and scale of program delivery

  • Strength and depth of government and donor relationships

  • Organizational health, staff retention, and team performance

  • Compliance with financial, legal, and donor reporting requirements

What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to lead and shape one of Bangladesh's most dynamic education nonprofits at a pivotal moment of growth

  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a high-performing team

  • Competitive senior leadership compensation package

  • Opportunities to influence national education policy and drive sector-wide change

  • Engagement with a global network of education, development, and social innovation practitioners

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