Program Management of SAP-Bangladesh
SAP-Bangladesh operates its programs through 26 branches in 7 districts. A branch is managed by one Branch Manager, one Accountant, and 3-5 Field Officers (FOs)
To develop a smooth functional mechanism for program implementation, 6 area offices have been established at the field level with an Area Manager for each area office. The key responsibility of the Area Manager is to monitor, supervise, and facilitate 3-5 branch offices. Area Managers are supervised by the Assistant director. There are 3 Zones offices in 7 districts. The Assistant Director is reporting to the Program Director. One Program Director covers SAP-BD’s countrywide program and is accountable to the Executive Director.
Program Coordination Meeting
Regular meetings are held at different levels to see if progress is being made as per plan. Monthly coordination meeting is held at the head office. All concerned officers of the respective departments, Branch managers, and area managers attend the meeting. Annual meetings are held once a year with all staff in the Dhaka Head Office. Also, a monthly meeting is held in a branch, which the area managers attend. A quarterly meeting is held at HO with all branch managers. Annual planning workshops and other coordination meetings are held as and when required.