Deputy Country Director, Bangladesh Supply Chain Strengthening Activity

Job Description

Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., with more than four decades of experience implementing donor-funded projects around the world, including in Bangladesh. Chemonics is recognized for its leadership in supply chain management and has deep experience managing projects that improve the availability of health commodities and strengthen national pharmaceutical supply chain systems.

Chemonics seeks a Deputy Country Director (DCD) for the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Bangladesh. The DCD will support the Country Director in providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational coordination for the in-country implementation of the GHSC PSM Activity.

The purpose of this Activity is to improve supply chain systems for commodity security, logistics, and regulation at all levels of the public health system—from national to subnational—to ensure that lifesaving health commodities are consistently available to healthcare providers and patients when and where they are needed and used appropriately to improve health outcomes.

The Deputy Country Director is anticipated to be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Citizens of Bangladesh are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and oversee delivery of operational support to improve the MOHFW’s supply chain governance and oversight capacity at the national and local levels
• Support/oversee development of evidence-informed policies and strategies to guide procurement and supply chain management
• Develop and implement strategies and to improve government leadership and coordination mechanisms with DGFP and DGHS, and external stakeholders
• Support development of policies and strategies to foster greater private sector engagement and forge effective public-private partnerships
• Support MOHFW to improve management and optimization of resource and equip MOHFW to prepare for and respond to emergencies
• Strengthen risk management processes and procedures for supply chain security, including developing strategies for supply chain emergency preparedness and response coordination among key stakeholders
• Ensure operational activities are evidence-based, contextually informed and align with country priorities.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local and national government counterparts
• Lead the development and update of detailed annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports, presentations, success stories, best practices and other related communications material
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on supply chain activities to DOS and other stakeholders
• Represent the Activity at various coordination fora
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or higher in supply chain, public health, international development or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting public, private, and/or commercial health supply chain activities; previous USAID or donor experience preferred
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing supply chain technical assistance activities in Bangladesh
• Strong technical expertise in core supply chain management and pharmaceutical management technical areas (e.g., FASP, inventory management, supply chain information systems, pharmaceutical services, regulatory systems strengthening)
• Strong technical expertise in governance, strategic planning, policy formulation, and private sector engagement
• Demonstrated experience leading a diverse team in similar programs in the region.
• Proven ability and desire to work collaboratively with the MOHFW and local partners to achieve program targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to address supply chain challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity