Summary
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a Country Program Manager (CPM) to manage the effective and efficient delivery of the Australia Awards Program in Bangladesh. This is a locally engaged position for a Bangladeshi national.
Description
About the Program
Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Program goal is to support eight partner countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – in achieving their development goals through education and knowledge transfer, and to build enduring relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests.
In support of this goal, the Program aims to achieve two key outcomes:
- Alumni are using their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.
- Alumni are contributing to cooperation between Australia and partner countries.
Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is a multi-country program with service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar. Leadership, coordination, and support are provided by “the Hub” – a regional team based in a range of locations in South Asia & Mongolia as well as in Australia.
Duration of contract
3 Years to 30 June 2027
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Reporting into
Team Leader, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Opportunity
The CPM will be responsible for the provision of informed advice to Dhaka Post on program design; the management and oversight of all country program activities; team leadership and performance; and financial management. Additionally, as a member of the Program’s Senior Management Team, the CPM will contribute to the performance and continuous improvement of the region-wide Program.
