Area Manager
Job Description
Title: Area Manager
Company Name: Aparajeyo Bangladesh
Vacancy: 5
Age: 35 to 45 years
Location: Barishal, Chattogram ...
Experience:
∎ 4 to 5 years
Published: 16 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Master’s degree in social work, public health, international development, gender studies, or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 35 to 45 years
∎ Skills & Expertise
∎ Good knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook).
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla, Good report writing.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards
∎ Identify local partners and women’s networks to reinforce local efforts to promote women’s and youth rights and address GBV
∎ Ensure that programs are driven by women and youth and planned with community stakeholders
∎ Identify appropriate locations and orientation for services, including women and youth’ safe spaces
∎ Work closely with respective Management of Consortium Partners, Team Leader, Monitoring Officer, project staff, to achieve program goals and ensure quality of GBV prevention and response initiatives
∎ Ensure adherence to GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards
∎ Lead the delivery of program interventions in respective working area, including the establishment and delivery of focused GBV response services
∎ Build capacity of program staff/volunteers/partners in relevant technical areas to deliver services and lead interventions
∎ Organize/support/facilitate technical trainings as needed, including GBV counselling response to victims/survivors
∎ Establish and monitor supervision and support systems for GBV management services
∎ Establish appropriate systems for information management
∎ Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and youth
∎ Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change strategies
∎ Lead regular program monitoring and apply learning for continuous improvement of interventions. Contribute to regular program reports, on time and with accurate data
∎ Lead to implement GBV prevention programs and other prevention outreach initiatives.
∎ Lead to implement GBV response services through Women/Youth led CBOs, Mohila Mukti Sanghee groups and Youth Clubs
∎ The Area Manager for the Parayan Project will oversee the implementation, coordination, and effective management of GBV prevention and response activities within the respective working areas. This role involves a strategic approach to planning, ensuring that all activities are well-organized and aligned with the overall objectives of the project. The Area Manager will supervise a diverse team, providing guidance and support to ensure that staff members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services. Budget management is a key component of this role, requiring the Area Manager to allocate resources efficiently and transparently, ensuring that funds are utilized effectively to support project activities.
∎ The Area Manager will work closely with both local and national stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and facilitating collaboration to enhance the protection and empowerment of women, girls, men, boys, and particularly most marginalized groups affected by GBV. This includes coordinating with respective management of Consortium Partners, Team Leader, Monitoring Officer, community leaders, and local government to create a supportive environment for survivors. The role also involves advocating for the rights and needs of GBV survivors, raising awareness about GBV issues, and promoting gender equality within the working areas. By ensuring the delivery of comprehensive GBV services, the Area Manager will contribute to the overall safety and well-being of the target population.
∎ Job Summary:
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ The salary package is monthly BDT 22,600, excluding admissible benefits like Mobile bill, Transport Bill, TA/DA during official in-country travel
∎ Salary Review: 0
∎ Festival Bonus: 0
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Khulna, Sylhet
Job Highlights:
∎ Employment Status Contractual (28 months)
Read Before Apply:
Workplace
Dhaka with Aparajeyo-Bangladesh.
Chittagong with Jugantar Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (JSUS).
Sylhet with Reliant Women's Development Organization (RWDO).
Barisal with Chandradip Development Society (CDS).
Khulna with Manob Sheba O Shamajik Unnayan Shangstha (MSSUS).
Job Location
1 person each in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Barisal and Khulna.
Read Before Apply:
Providing equal opportunities we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to ability, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, marital status, etc. Qualified women candidates are especially encourage to apply. AB and its project partners celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Promoting high standards: AB and its project partners aims to ensure the protection of and assistance to all stakeholders and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We conduct thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, will be considered. AB will only accept applications sent via postage, courier service or hand delivered. Applications via email WILL NOT be accepted. Please mention the POSITION and DISTRICT you are applying for on the top of the envelope.
∎ What to submit:
∎ Application
∎ Curriculum Vitae/Bio Data
∎ Recent passport size photograph
∎ Copies of Educational Certificates
∎ Copies of Employment Records
∎ Copy of Smart Card/NID
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews and written exam. T/A and D/A is not permissible for candidates.
∎ Mailling address: Aparajeyo-Bangladesh, Silver Garden, Plot # 41-45, Road # 1/1, Block # B, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Scam warning
∎ Aparajeyo-Bangladesh and its Consortium Partners do not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Company Information:
∎ Aparajeyo Bangladesh
∎ Sornali Garden-Probal, 14/3/A, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Child Rights Organization
Address::
∎ Sornali Garden-Probal, 14/3/A, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Child Rights Organization
Application Deadline: 8 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
