Executive Director

Job description

Hifzul Quran Foundation is an Islamic education and welfare initiative in its founding stage. Our programs, including the mosque-based Darul Quran network, Huffaz teacher training and support for Hifz students and their families, are currently planned or proposed for pilot. The Executive Director will report to Aminur Rahaman and, once it is constituted, to the governing board. The role leads the Foundation's governance, legal and regulatory compliance, fundraising strategy and the building of its first team.

Responsibilities

• Support Aminur Rahaman in constituting the governing board and finalising its terms of reference, conflict-of-interest policy and approval matrix
• Ensure the Foundation's legal registration, any required regulatory approvals, and its tax and reporting obligations are completed on time
• Develop the fundraising strategy and annual budget; ensure Zakat, Sadaqah and Waqf funds are kept separate and donor restrictions are respected
• Oversee pilot planning, budgeting and delivery of priority programs, including the Darul Quran network and teacher training
• Recruit the first team, assign responsibilities, run performance reviews and put HR policies in place
• Put the child safeguarding, data protection, financial control and risk management policies into practice
• Represent the Foundation to scholars, mosque committees, donors, partner institutions and the relevant authorities

Requirements

• A master's degree from a recognised university in management, development studies, education, Islamic studies or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in the nonprofit, development or education sector, a significant part of it in senior leadership
• Proven skills in governance, regulatory compliance for nonprofits in Bangladesh, budget management and fundraising
• Ability to build a team, take decisions and create an accountable work culture
• Commitment to Quran education and Islamic values; firm amanah, integrity and confidentiality
• Fluent written and spoken Bangla and English; strong report and proposal writing
• Commitment to the child safeguarding policy and consent to reference and background checks at the final stage

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