About the Role
The Lead – Urban Resilience will be based in Dhaka, will play a pivotal role in advancing Practical Action’s Change Ambition on Urban Resilience, supporting people living in urban slums and low-income communities to survive, adapt, and thrive in the face of chronic stresses and acute shocks. The role will primarily support the Bangladesh Country Office and Practical Action Consulting(PAC) while also strengthening the Cities portfolio across the country focusing on partnerships, strategic development, and external engagement. Based on satisfactory performance and the evolving needs of the organization, this role has the potential to expand into a regional position, providing broader leadership across multiple country offices within the region.
Key responsibilities include leading the design and development of impactful, fundable programs on urban resilience; supporting country teams to craft strategic plans that are context-specific yet aligned with global goals; and building Practical Action’s profile through active representation at high-level forums and networks. The Urban Resilience Lead will coordinate global learning and innovation efforts, gathering evidence of impact and driving organizational influence through strategic campaigns and fundraising initiatives. Additionally, the role will ensure that gender equality and social inclusion are integrated across all activities and will contribute to internal capacity building efforts by collaborating with teams across regions to enhance skills, knowledge, and programmatic approaches. The role demands strong leadership, external networking, and strategic thinking to translate Practical Action’s vision into measurable, lasting change across Bangladesh.
About you
You have 15 years of work experience in urban resilience in the industry. Master’s degree in a relevant field such as: Urban Planning, Urban Resilience, Environmental Studies, Civil or Environmental Engineering is a plus. Regional and International Experience in the sector is not mandatory but will carry an extra value. Familiar and experienced in engagement for developing/updating National Policies, Strategies, Guidelines, Acts on Waste Management, Sanitation, Urban and Energy Sector and biggest stakeholders and their large-scale projects/programs.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment fairly regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in Bangladesh and should be willing and able to travel.
Closing date for applications: 9 May 2025
Please apply online by visiting BD Jobs HERE