Job Description

Title: Advisor- Integrated Humanitarian & Development Nexus; Food Security, Livelihood and Skill Developmen

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 27 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Masters, Bachelor/Honors
∎ Masters or Bachelor in Social Science, Development Studies, Business Administration or any other relevant subject from any recognised university / institution.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field.
∎ Deep understanding of food security and livelihood frameworks, integration of humanitarian and development coordination, and sustainable development.
∎ Familiarity with humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law, and protection issues relevant to displaced populations.
∎ Knowledge of UN policies, guidelines, and procedures related to refugee assistance and protection.
∎ Sound knowledge of global issues related to integrated humanitarian interventions
∎ Excellent knowledge of the critical policy issue and options to address in relevant field
∎ Knowledge on fundraising, programme strategy, goal, and implementation
∎ Programme evaluation, capacity building and community mobilization
∎ Strong project management skills to oversee and implement programmes effectively, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with donor requirements.
∎ Excellent analytical skills to assess needs, evaluate impact, and develop evidence-based strategies and interventions.
∎ Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders for coordinated humanitarian response.
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English and Bangla
∎ Excellent analytical and demonstrated ability to write reports
∎ Advanced skills in developing and implementing integrated programmes in developing countries, including Skill development, gender-sensitive, nutrition-sensitive and resilience frameworks.
∎ Leadership and decision-making abilities to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
∎ Effective communication skills to advocate for humanitarian issues, negotiate with stakeholders, and represent the organization in various forums.
∎ Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards refugees and displaced populations, demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian values and ethics.
∎ Ability to lead effectively during crises, providing direction and maintaining team morale.
∎ Guidance and management of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting, with skills in mentoring, coaching and training teams.
∎ Strong ability to build rapport and collaborate with diverse groups, fostering trust and cooperation.
∎ Competence in making timely, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
∎ Proficiency in navigating and respecting cultural differences in diverse humanitarian contexts.
∎ Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
∎ Competence in resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively with various stakeholders.
∎ Experience Requirement:
∎ Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field.
∎ Additional Job Requirements:
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Deep understanding of food security and livelihood frameworks, integration of humanitarian and development coordination, and sustainable development.
∎ Familiarity with humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law, and protection issues relevant to displaced populations.
∎ Knowledge of UN policies, guidelines, and procedures related to refugee assistance and protection.
∎ Sound knowledge of global issues related to integrated humanitarian interventions
∎ Excellent knowledge of the critical policy issue and options to address in relevant field
∎ Knowledge on fundraising, programme strategy, goal, and implementation
∎ Programme evaluation, capacity building and community mobilization
∎ Skills:
∎ Strong project management skills to oversee and implement programmes effectively, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with donor requirements.
∎ Excellent analytical skills to assess needs, evaluate impact, and develop evidence-based strategies and interventions.
∎ Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders for coordinated humanitarian response.
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English and Bangla
∎ Excellent analytical and demonstrated ability to write reports
∎ Advanced skills in developing and implementing integrated programmes in developing countries, including Skill development, gender-sensitive, nutrition-sensitive and resilience frameworks.
∎ Competencies:
∎ Leadership and decision-making abilities to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
∎ Effective communication skills to advocate for humanitarian issues, negotiate with stakeholders, and represent the organization in various forums.
∎ Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards refugees and displaced populations, demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian values and ethics.
∎ Ability to lead effectively during crises, providing direction and maintaining team morale.
∎ Guidance and management of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting, with skills in mentoring, coaching and training teams.
∎ Strong ability to build rapport and collaborate with diverse groups, fostering trust and cooperation.
∎ Competence in making timely, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
∎ Proficiency in navigating and respecting cultural differences in diverse humanitarian contexts.
∎ Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
∎ Competence in resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Participate in BRAC’s strategic discussion and direction on inter-sectoral coordination, ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into subsequent efforts.
∎ Provide leadership and management oversight of programme management to ensure that the integrated projects are implemented to a high-quality standard and project interventions are performed as planned.
∎ Ensure strong operational systems are in place to support project implementation, ensure an integrated approach, and manage the respective programme team.
∎ Provide technical guidance and expertise in food security, livelihoods, and skills development interventions and other relevant areas.
∎ Ensure conducting assessments to identify needs and gaps of the assign areas and monitor project progress and evaluate impact, making adjustments as necessary to achieve project objectives.
∎ Advocate for the rights and needs of beneficiaries, particularly vulnerable populations affected by displacement.
∎ Ensure the project implementation adheres to common humanitarian and recognised technical standards and the ISCG/sector guidelines.
∎ Communicate and coordinate with the internal and external stakeholders (ISCG, UN agencies, RRRC, CIC, NGO/INGO network) for the best result of the projects
∎ Support on the capturing impact and learning in concern projects as well as across relevant sectors and organisations in the emergency response
∎ Advise Senior Management on integrated projects/interventions and Food Security, Livelihood & Skills projects/activities.
∎ Represent BRAC at different platforms, technical /coordination meetings in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, and Bhasan Char
∎ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, lessons learned, and best practices.
∎ Support resource mobilisation efforts by contributing to proposal development and fundraising activities.
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the GRP by ensuring that BRAC’s safeguarding policy is followed within GRP. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and implemented in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ Purpose: The role is responsible for the Integrated Humanitarian & Development coordination, Food Security, Livelihood, and Skills Project for HCMP in Cox’s Bazar, overseeing and ensuring the quality of programme responses while coordinating sectoral initiatives. H/She will guide to ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes, promoting advocacy and strategic engagement, and facilitating effective communication and coordination among BRAC sectors/units, donors, ISCG, NGOs, CSOs, relevant government authorities, and other stakeholders in Cox’s Bazar. The Advisor plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and maximizing impact in humanitarian and development efforts in HCMP.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Participate in BRAC’s strategic discussion and direction on inter-sectoral coordination, ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into subsequent efforts.
∎ Provide leadership and management oversight of programme management to ensure that the integrated projects are implemented to a high-quality standard and project interventions are performed as planned.
∎ Ensure strong operational systems are in place to support project implementation, ensure an integrated approach, and manage the respective programme team.
∎ Provide technical guidance and expertise in food security, livelihoods, and skills development interventions and other relevant areas.
∎ Ensure conducting assessments to identify needs and gaps of the assign areas and monitor project progress and evaluate impact, making adjustments as necessary to achieve project objectives.
∎ Advocate for the rights and needs of beneficiaries, particularly vulnerable populations affected by displacement.
∎ Ensure the project implementation adheres to common humanitarian and recognised technical standards and the ISCG/sector guidelines.
∎ Communicate and coordinate with the internal and external stakeholders (ISCG, UN agencies, RRRC, CIC, NGO/INGO network) for the best result of the projects
∎ Support on the capturing impact and learning in concern projects as well as across relevant sectors and organisations in the emergency response
∎ Advise Senior Management on integrated projects/interventions and Food Security, Livelihood & Skills projects/activities.
∎ Represent BRAC at different platforms, technical /coordination meetings in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, and Bhasan Char
∎ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, lessons learned, and best practices.
∎ Support resource mobilisation efforts by contributing to proposal development and fundraising activities.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the GRP by ensuring that BRAC’s safeguarding policy is followed within GRP. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and implemented in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, Paternity/ Maternity leave and others as per organisation policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Read Before Apply: You may apply through bdjobs.com or send your updated CV to resume.hcmp@brac.net mentioning the name of the position "Advisor- Integrated Humanitarian & Development Nexus; Food Security, Livelihood and Skill Development, HCMP, BRAC" in the subject line.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email resume.hcmp@brac.net

Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Address::
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Application Deadline: 5 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development