Job Description

Title: Assistant Program Manager

Company Name: Concern Worldwide

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 9 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ University Degree in Nutrition (Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition is mandatory and Master’s degree in Nutrition will add extra value).

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Around 3 years’ progressive experience in community nutrition programmes. Within that at least 1 year of experience in managerial role and 1 year experience in Rohingya Refugee programmes.
∎ Technical knowledge on Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF programming at Rohingya Refugee context.
∎ Experience and knowledge about team management.
∎ Demonstrate ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines
∎ Fluency in English, both written and verbal as well as Bangla.
∎ Proficient knowledge of standard computer software if possible.
∎ Pro- active with an ability to think analytically, identifying opportunities and mechanisms to broaden programming.
∎ Results oriented.
∎ Excellent planning and organisational skills.
∎ Ability to problem solve and good decision making skills.
∎ Strong team player and experience to lead team of front line service implementers.
∎ Ability to work in challenging environments and strict deadline.
∎ Sound Computer skills (Microsoft office, Outlook etc.).
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English
∎ Excellent reporting and communication skills
∎ Ability to work in team, respect team decisions and support multi-cultural team members.
∎ Strong leadership qualities and willingness to exercise initiative and work independently.
∎ Must have a ‘hands on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and very self-motivated.
∎ Must be well organized.
∎ Very high attention to detail.
∎ Cultural and political sensitivity.
∎ Around 3 years’ progressive experience in community nutrition programmes. Within that at least 1 year of experience in managerial role and 1 year experience in Rohingya Refugee programmes.
∎ Technical knowledge on Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF programming at Rohingya Refugee context.
∎ Experience and knowledge about team management.
∎ Demonstrate ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines
∎ Fluency in English, both written and verbal as well as Bangla.
∎ Proficient knowledge of standard computer software if possible.
∎ Pro- active with an ability to think analytically, identifying opportunities and mechanisms to broaden programming.
∎ Results oriented.
∎ Excellent planning and organisational skills.
∎ Ability to problem solve and good decision making skills.
∎ Strong team player and experience to lead team of front line service implementers.
∎ Ability to work in challenging environments and strict deadline.
∎ Sound Computer skills (Microsoft office, Outlook etc.).
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English
∎ Excellent reporting and communication skills
∎ Ability to work in team, respect team decisions and support multi-cultural team members.
∎ Strong leadership qualities and willingness to exercise initiative and work independently.
∎ Must have a ‘hands on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and very self-motivated.
∎ Must be well organized.
∎ Very high attention to detail.
∎ Cultural and political sensitivity.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the nutrition programme against set objectives, targets, work plans, including monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans.
∎ Oversee the set-up of CMAMI/OTP/TSFP/BSFP/IYCF-E sites in camps and Mother Care Group (MCG) activities at the community level.
∎ Monitor the delivery of the nutrition services as prescribed in the project proposal for the CMAM and IYCF/C-MAMI components including mainstreaming cross cutting issues for example gender, inclusion and accountability
∎ Support the Program Manager in the development and adaption of nutrition program job aides and IEC materials
∎ Work with MEAL team on beneficiary databases, and reporting tools, for smooth service delivery
∎ Identify training and capacity building needs for frontline staff and lead in preparation for and/or facilitation of the sessions as needed
∎ Mentor and coach the nutrition team on the program protocol and provide supportive supervision on CMAM, BSFP, IYCF, CMAMI, Care Groups, Male Engagement and the cross cutting themes relevant to the project. Support effective coordination and joint planning between all stakeholders in the camp towards achieving objectives, particularly ensuring strong linkages with IYCF activities
∎ Ensure that each member of the nutrition team fully understands the outcomes that are expected from them; supporting team members to work to the highest quality of standard possible.
∎ Represent Concern Worldwide in particular camps in relevant camp level coordination forums along with partners.
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ The Assistant Program Manager will be responsible to ensure quality implementation of Integrated Nutrition activities in the project areas with support from Nutrition Program Manager. He/she will lead the implementation of CMAM, IYCF, CMAMI and other key nutrition activities following the standard protocols. Along with this he/she will work on to develop the capacity building of project staffs and volunteers with proper advice and support from Nutrition Program Manager. Along with this the staff member will ensure required technical support in the field level. The Assistant Program Manager will support Program Manager for effective budget management, develop detailed project implementation and procurement plan. Monitoring and Supervision will be key responsibilities of this position to ensure delivery of high quality project activities. He/she will assist Program Manager to produce quality program report and proper documentation. He/she will represent Concern Worldwide in different sector coordination meetings and related coordination platforms. He/she will also maintain a close liaison with donor agencies and other departments of Concern worldwide. The position holder will be responsible for the general planning, oversight and coordination of the program as well as ensuring a strict adherence to quality.
∎ Main duties & responsibilities:
∎ Technical Responsibilities:
∎ To ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the nutrition programme against set objectives, targets, work plans, including monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans.
∎ Oversee the set-up of CMAMI/OTP/TSFP/BSFP/IYCF-E sites in camps and Mother Care Group (MCG) activities at the community level.
∎ Monitor the delivery of the nutrition services as prescribed in the project proposal for the CMAM and IYCF/C-MAMI components including mainstreaming cross cutting issues for example gender, inclusion and accountability
∎ Support the Program Manager in the development and adaption of nutrition program job aides and IEC materials
∎ Work with MEAL team on beneficiary databases, and reporting tools, for smooth service delivery
∎ Identify training and capacity building needs for frontline staff and lead in preparation for and/or facilitation of the sessions as needed
∎ Mentor and coach the nutrition team on the program protocol and provide supportive supervision on CMAM, BSFP, IYCF, CMAMI, Care Groups, Male Engagement and the cross cutting themes relevant to the project. Support effective coordination and joint planning between all stakeholders in the camp towards achieving objectives, particularly ensuring strong linkages with IYCF activities
∎ Ensure that each member of the nutrition team fully understands the outcomes that are expected from them; supporting team members to work to the highest quality of standard possible.
∎ Represent Concern Worldwide in particular camps in relevant camp level coordination forums along with partners.
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Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

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Company Information:
∎ Concern Worldwide
∎ House # 15 SW (D), Road # 07, Gulshan-01, Dhaka -1212.

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∎ House # 15 SW (D), Road # 07, Gulshan-01, Dhaka -1212.

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Application Deadline: 20 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development