Job Description

Title: AREA MANAGER – COX’S BAZAR

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Essential: Bachelor’s degree
∎ Preferred: Master’s degree

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ MISSION CONTEXT:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
∎ In Cox Bazar’s district, HI has a strong knowledge and experience in chronic emergency response. Thanks to three projects implemented before the crisis, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, protection and PSS, with an inclusive mainstreaming approach to refugees and host population. HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and the society, in order to provide sustainability in its action.
∎ Emergency Response
∎ In response to the massive influx of refugees, HI also set-up an emergency intervention responding to the needs of thousands of refugees. Multi-sectorial mobile teams are currently working in the “mega camp”, providing services in rehabilitation, health, protection and PSS. Because of the extremely vulnerability of certain persons, the mobile intervention helps reaching people forgotten by static activities. HI is also providing essential needs support through a dedicated team in order to have a more integrated approach and respond to the needs of new arrivals.
∎ Through its brands ATLAS logistics, HI set-up two storages in Ukhiya and Teknaf and is facilitating transport to support other actors in their intervention.
∎ Last, being very concern by the next monsoon season, HI is currently building a strategy of disaster risk reduction in coordination with an already experimented HI team in Dhaka as well as with the other actors in the zone.
∎ Safety and Security
∎ Security is an issue of ongoing concern in the country. The Hill Tracts (Myanmar border and Indian border) are zones where expatriates are not allowed to go except with an authorization from the government. In Dhaka, the blockades and Hartals (national strikes) can restrict project activity. Expatriates have to strictly follow the security rules, which are periodically updated. The security for expatriates has recently deteriorated with attacks specifically targeting foreigners, putting additional restrictions on expatriate movement. In July 2016, 29 people including 18 expatriates were killed by suspected extremist militants at the Holey Artisan Bakery. From then on, the government has been taking serious steps in cracking down of militant activities in the country. Expatriates are currently only allowed to move by car; walking in the streets is restricted to specific areas and times of the day. Security in Cox’s Bazar is even more sensitive with the presence of a growing number of foreign aid workers and the large number of refugee population. Although Bangladesh remains a family duty station, considering the security restrictions, HI does not recommend the position for families with schoolchildren in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Line-manager Country Director
∎ Funding body (ies): DFID, IOM, IKEA, DFAT UNHCR, WFP)
∎ Size of budget managed: Approx. 6,5 M €
∎ Size of team (Total mission): 275 National staff; 22 Expats
∎ Number of persons directly managed: 6 persons ( 3 Support Coordinators, 2 Field Coordinators, 1 Deputy)
∎ Preferred start date: 01/06/2020
∎ End date of the contract: 31/05/2021
∎ * This position is open for National & International Candidates*

Job Responsibilities:
∎ GENERAL MISSION:
∎ Under direct line management of the Bangladesh Country Director, Handicap International is looking for experienced candidate (International or National) to serve as Area Manager. S/he will be responsible for strategic management of HI’s activities in the Cox’s Bazar area and management of the relevant support offices.
∎ Responsibility 1: REPRESENTATION (AT DISTRICT LEVEL)
∎ Activities:
∎ You are the main interlocutor of HI towards local partners, local authorities, and Team leaders / Coordinators of other NGOs in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ You share responsibility with the Country Director for representation with field-based representatives of institutional donors.
∎ You participate actively to coordination and information meetings (UN working groups, NGO coordination fora, TL meeting etc.);
∎ You represent HI, its activities and programs during visits from HQ, from donors, etc.
∎ You ensure smooth coordination with the HI mission, especially regarding security management, legal and administrative issues, support interactions…
∎ Responsibility 2: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
∎ Activities:
∎ You contribute to the definition of HI’s global strategy for Bangladesh and you lead the definition of the specific strategy for your area of responsibility.
∎ You ensure the implementation of HI’s strategy, including emergency, early recovery and development interventions.
∎ You facilitate the organization of surveys and need assessments in your area of responsibility, in collaboration with the Operational coordinator, Project Managers and the Technical Unit.
∎ You contribute to the drafting of project proposals and reports.
∎ You participate to mission workshops and meetings and, when requested, to regional events and/or HQ events.
∎ Responsibility 3: COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE HI TEAMS IN THE AREA
∎ Activities:
∎ You ensure the coherence and the homogeneity of all projects implemented in Cox’s Bazar area (methodologies, indicators and results follow up);
∎ You ensure quality of project implementation in accordance with HI’s and donors’ guidelines.
∎ You guarantee the respect of applicable logistics and administrative procedures, with the assistance of the support services departments;
∎ You have overall responsibility for the appropriate management and follow up of the budget in your area, with the assistance of the finance department;
∎ You have overall responsibility for the transparency of procurement and utilisation of all materials and equipment in your area, with the assistance of the finance department;
∎ You have overall responsibility for the strict application and respect of HI’s General Terms and Conditions of engagement in your area, with the support of the HR department.
∎ You conduct occasional field visits to the intervention areas in Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ You ensure that your teams coordinate with each other and with the office in Dhaka.
∎ Responsibility 4: TEAM MANAGEMENT
∎ Activities:
∎ You define and follow, with each staff under your direct line management, his Individual Action Plan (IAP) and the time frame to achieve the desired objectives;
∎ You ensure a good communication, coordination, and information-sharing with each member of your team through regular coordination meetings and individual meetings;
∎ You are concerned and aware on the personal and professional evolution of each staff under your direct line management. You perform individual interviews and oral and written evaluations;
∎ You ensure conflict resolution (personal and professional) within your team and inform the Head of Mission and the HR coordination referent of any major conflict;
∎ You propose relevant adaptations to the organisational chart of the area and contribute to its implementation (job descriptions, etc.), in collaboration with the Country Director and the HR department;
∎ You support and coach the staff under your line management in the management of their teams: organisation of coordination meetings, individual interviews, etc.
∎ Responsibility 5: CONTEXT FOLLOW UP AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT
∎ Activities:
∎ You understand the context of your area of responsibility and collect information on its changes in terms of humanitarian needs and political dimensions.
∎ You monitor the evolution of the political and security context in your area of responsibility.
∎ You regularly follow up the evolution of humanitarian needs and access opportunities in your area of responsibility.
∎ You are the security Focal Point for HI staff in Cox’s Bazar district / or you ensure a security focal point is appointed and known by all staff.
∎ You ensure the strict respect of any applicable security measures;
∎ You coordinate implementation at field level of any emergency security procedure in coordination with the Country Director.
∎ Responsibility 6: EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION, ADVOCACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
∎ Activities:
∎ You ensure the implementation of HI’s external communication advocacy strategy for Bangladesh in Cox’s Bazar area, in coordination with the Humanitarian Advisor and Country Director;
∎ You share with your team all public communication products and advocacy products. You ensure that your team is aware of the importance of communication and advocacy for HI and of their potential positive impact for HI’s beneficiaries.
∎ You ensure strict implementation of the confidentiality policy.
∎ Responsibility 7: REPORTING
∎ Activities:
∎ You ensure the preparation of internal memos, minutes of meetings and/or reports by your team members, according to the needs of the area and/or the mission;
∎ You ensure the transmission of key information from the mission coordination team and the HQ to your team members;
∎ You ensure the respect of the mission’s communication lines and of the roles and responsibilities table (ARCI table) in Cox’s Bazar area;
∎ You provide informal operational updates to field-based institutional donors when requested, in coordination with the Country Director;
∎ You provide the Country Director with a mission report and/or handover document and a complete file and e-mail backup at the end of your contract;
∎ You attend a debriefing session at HQ at the end of your mission.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ -Experiences (types of positions and length):
∎ Essential:
∎ At least 7 years of professional experience in humanitarian / emergency contexts
∎ At least 5 years of experience in senior management of field bases and/or programs;
∎ At least 2 years of experience in security management and/or context analysis;
∎ Experienced to manage big budget
∎ Preferred:
∎ Previous experience in the region would be an asset;
∎ Previous experience with HI would be an asset;
∎ Solid work experience one or more core sectors is a strong asset: health/rehabilitation (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support), emergency responses and disability, age and gender inclusion.
∎ -Competencies:
∎ Essential:
∎ Fluent English mandatory (oral and written)
∎ Good understanding of logistics, HR, and finance management
∎ Strong computer skills (use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant software).
∎ Preferred:
∎ Bengali and/or French an asset (for international candidates)
∎ -Personal qualities:
∎ Essential:
∎ Strong organizational skills
∎ Autonomous, reactive and able to deal with priorities
∎ Extremely rigorous and precise, attention to details
∎ Strong sense of diplomacy
∎ Able to work collaboratively in a team
∎ Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
∎ Practical and problem solver
∎ Ability to summarize, share and consolidate information

Salary:
∎ Salary and Other Benefits will be applicable as per International or National Staff HR Policy.

Application Deadline: April 27, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with latest CV and Cover letter stating the interest of the position to: jobs@bangladesh.hi.org or Apply at: BDjobs.com by 26 April 2020. Please indicate title "Area Manager- Cox's Bazar" in the subject line of email while applying. Only short listed candidates will be notified.Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.Any sort of persuasion by person, phone, email or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected candidate should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful reference check, pre- employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.