1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for the school feeding project.
• Formulate annual and long-term strategies to ensure efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.
• Lead project planning, setting KPIs, and monitoring progress against targets.
• Represent the project at national, divisional, and district-level government meetings.

2. Government Liaison & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Government of Bangladesh, Ministry of Primary & Mass Education, Directorate of Primary Education, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with government contractual obligations, quality standards, and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local administrations, development partners, and donor agencies.

3. Financial Oversight & Business Sustainability

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and fund utilization in line with government-approved cost structures.
• Work closely with the Finance & Accounts team for government billing, disbursement follow-ups, and reconciliation.
• Ensure operational profitability by driving cost optimization in sourcing, logistics, and warehousing.
• Identify and pursue co-financing, CSR, and donor partnership opportunities for long-term sustainability.

4. Operational Management

• Supervise the Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Quality &
• Compliance Officer, and Upazila Coordinators.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the central warehouse, sub-hubs, and last-mile distribution.
• Review and approve daily/weekly distribution plans to ensure on-time delivery to schools.
• Monitor vehicle fleet, optimize routes, and enforce safety protocols.

5. Human Resource Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Build a culture of accountability, integrity, and high performance.
• Approve HR policies, manpower plans, and training modules to enhance staff efficiency.

6. Quality & Risk Management

• Ensure all food items (buns, eggs, and fruits) meet national and international food safety standards.
• Implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms.
• Develop contingency and business continuity plans for emergencies (flood, political unrest, supply disruptions).
• Mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.

7. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Oversee the design and implementation of strong monitoring systems for school-level distribution.
• Ensure real-time data collection, dashboard reporting, and analysis for decision-making.
• Submit regular progress reports to the government and board/investors.