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Deputy Team Leader: Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia
1 December 2021 8:33pmApply by7/1/2022
Duration2 Years
Region
South and West Asia,
Summary
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) is a senior position with broad leadership, management, representational and technical advisory responsibilities. The role will provide leadership and guidance to the Program team on core Awards activities whilst concurrently directly managing the Australia Awards Bangladesh program and leading the Bangladesh country team.
Description
About us
Scope Global is a vibrant, purpose-driven business working throughout Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Our global team is united by our purpose: to enable people to change their world. We are committed to supporting positive social and economic change that makes lasting impact.
The Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Scope Global. It is a multi-country program covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka through service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar.
Australia Awards are provided to build the skills and knowledge of individuals so that they can contribute to their country’s development and support the ongoing development of links between Australia and the countries to which it provides aid. Australia Awards are an important part of the Australian Government’s focus on public and economic diplomacy, and provide Scholarships, Short Courses, and other training opportunities.
About the opportunity
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) is a senior position with broad leadership, management, representational and technical advisory responsibilities. The role will provide leadership and guidance to the Program team on core Awards activities whilst concurrently directly managing the Australia Awards Bangladesh program and leading the Bangladesh country team. The DTL will provide strategic support to the Team Leader, including through inputs to planning and reporting processes and documentation.
Position reports to: Team leader
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2024 with possibility of extension
For more information, please view the Job and Person Specification.
About you
Substantial previous experience in a leadership position on a scholarship program, preferably Australia Awards
Demonstrated strategic understanding of the Australian aid program and familiarity with DFAT priorities, policies and processes
Strong understanding of the Australian tertiary education sector
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to edit reports prepared by others writing in English as a second language
Outstanding presentation and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to lead teams sensitively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Demonstrated ability to perform to a high standard in a challenging (developing world) environment and to adapt and respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Proven capacity to work to tight deadlines with competing demands
This is an international adviser position. The remuneration package for a successful candidate who needs to relocate to Bangladesh includes mobilisation/demobilisation and paid accommodation, and visa sponsorship is provided. However, Bangladeshi candidates who meet the selection criteria to a high standard are also encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Visit https://scopeglobal.com/about/careers/ and submit your online application. Please note that only applications submitted via our online application portal will be considered. Please submit your CV and a cover letter and ensure that you respond to all of the essential requirements listed in the job and person specification through the online application portal.
Applications will close by 11pm (ACST) on Friday, 7 January 2022. Please note that applicants may be progressed prior to the closing date.
Scope Global is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect for all employees and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply (including people from different cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities and the LGBTIQ community).
Scope Global is a child safe organisation and will ask all applicants to undergo our child safe recruitment procedures.
To keep in touch with us and find out about future opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia Team Leader, Tony Crooks, at Tony.Crooks@australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org or Jane Harris at Jane.Harris@scopeglobal.com
Scope Global is a vibrant, purpose-driven business working throughout Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Our global team is united by our purpose: to enable people to change their world. We are committed to supporting positive social and economic change that makes lasting impact.
The Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Scope Global. It is a multi-country program covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka through service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar.
Australia Awards are provided to build the skills and knowledge of individuals so that they can contribute to their country’s development and support the ongoing development of links between Australia and the countries to which it provides aid. Australia Awards are an important part of the Australian Government’s focus on public and economic diplomacy, and provide Scholarships, Short Courses, and other training opportunities.
About the opportunity
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) is a senior position with broad leadership, management, representational and technical advisory responsibilities. The role will provide leadership and guidance to the Program team on core Awards activities whilst concurrently directly managing the Australia Awards Bangladesh program and leading the Bangladesh country team. The DTL will provide strategic support to the Team Leader, including through inputs to planning and reporting processes and documentation.
Position reports to: Team leader
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2024 with possibility of extension
For more information, please view the Job and Person Specification.
About you
Substantial previous experience in a leadership position on a scholarship program, preferably Australia Awards
Demonstrated strategic understanding of the Australian aid program and familiarity with DFAT priorities, policies and processes
Strong understanding of the Australian tertiary education sector
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to edit reports prepared by others writing in English as a second language
Outstanding presentation and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to lead teams sensitively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Demonstrated ability to perform to a high standard in a challenging (developing world) environment and to adapt and respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Proven capacity to work to tight deadlines with competing demands
This is an international adviser position. The remuneration package for a successful candidate who needs to relocate to Bangladesh includes mobilisation/demobilisation and paid accommodation, and visa sponsorship is provided. However, Bangladeshi candidates who meet the selection criteria to a high standard are also encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Visit https://scopeglobal.com/about/careers/ and submit your online application. Please note that only applications submitted via our online application portal will be considered. Please submit your CV and a cover letter and ensure that you respond to all of the essential requirements listed in the job and person specification through the online application portal.
Applications will close by 11pm (ACST) on Friday, 7 January 2022. Please note that applicants may be progressed prior to the closing date.
Scope Global is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect for all employees and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply (including people from different cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities and the LGBTIQ community).
Scope Global is a child safe organisation and will ask all applicants to undergo our child safe recruitment procedures.
To keep in touch with us and find out about future opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia Team Leader, Tony Crooks, at Tony.Crooks@australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org or Jane Harris at Jane.Harris@scopeglobal.com