Capacity Development Specialist

Job Description

Title: Capacity Development Specialist

Company Name: Terre des hommes

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 89676 - 94752 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 23 Dec 2024

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Education: Master’s degree in Sociology/ Anthropology/ Development Studies/ or any other relevant subjects
∎ Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in capacity development, including at least 2 years in a similar role in projects related to child protection, youth leadership, on climate impact mitigation
∎ Strong understanding of capacity development framework and experience in participatory assessment and community-based monitoring approaches
∎ Proven experience in facilitating training sessions and workshops, with strong skills in engaging diverse audiences and nurturing organizational learning
∎ Demonstrable experience in working with or supporting partners, particularly within a partnership-based model
∎ Proficiency in both Bangla and English, with solid IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
∎ Education: Master’s degree in Sociology/ Anthropology/ Development Studies/ or any other relevant subjects
∎ Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in capacity development, including at least 2 years in a similar role in projects related to child protection, youth leadership, on climate impact mitigation
∎ Strong understanding of capacity development framework and experience in participatory assessment and community-based monitoring approaches
∎ Proven experience in facilitating training sessions and workshops, with strong skills in engaging diverse audiences and nurturing organizational learning
∎ Demonstrable experience in working with or supporting partners, particularly within a partnership-based model
∎ Proficiency in both Bangla and English, with solid IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Tdh has been present and active in Bangladesh since 1974 and focuses its work on Migration, tackling child labour, health, child protection, WASH, Access to Justice and humanitarian aid. We are currently working in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Kurigram and Satkhira.
∎ Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is the Swiss leading organization focusing on child rights, based in Lausanne (Switzerland). It is active in more than 40 countries with development and emergency projects. Tdh focuses its action on the following areas of intervention: Migration, Access to Justice and Health (with WASH components), with a focus on protection of particularly vulnerable children. Modern management and communication tools ensure the quality of Tdh’s projects. The Foundation constantly aims to improve its services.
∎ The Capacity Development Specialist reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for the capacity development activities of the project under the consortium Climate Action at Local Level (CALL). The Capacity Building Specialist will be instrumental in enhancing the skills and capabilities of project staff and community facilitators, contributing to community empowerment through effective training and facilitation. Key responsibilities include leading Training of Trainers (ToTs), facilitating workshops, and providing mentorship and supervision for Sports for Protection (S4P) and ENGAGE sessions. The Specialist will work collaboratively with partner organizations and play an active role in coordinating and implementing training and workshop initiatives.
∎ The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes, Tdh Child Protection Policy, Bangladesh laws, policies, and constitution.
∎ Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement. Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion, or financial profit. The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial, or religious affiliation.
∎ Context:
∎ Tdh has been present and active in Bangladesh since 1974 and focuses its work on Migration, tackling child labour, health, child protection, WASH, Access to Justice and humanitarian aid. We are currently working in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Kurigram and Satkhira.
∎ About Terre des hommes:
∎ Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is the Swiss leading organization focusing on child rights, based in Lausanne (Switzerland). It is active in more than 40 countries with development and emergency projects. Tdh focuses its action on the following areas of intervention: Migration, Access to Justice and Health (with WASH components), with a focus on protection of particularly vulnerable children. Modern management and communication tools ensure the quality of Tdh’s projects. The Foundation constantly aims to improve its services.
∎ Description of the position:
∎ The Capacity Development Specialist reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for the capacity development activities of the project under the consortium Climate Action at Local Level (CALL). The Capacity Building Specialist will be instrumental in enhancing the skills and capabilities of project staff and community facilitators, contributing to community empowerment through effective training and facilitation. Key responsibilities include leading Training of Trainers (ToTs), facilitating workshops, and providing mentorship and supervision for Sports for Protection (S4P) and ENGAGE sessions. The Specialist will work collaboratively with partner organizations and play an active role in coordinating and implementing training and workshop initiatives.
∎ The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes, Tdh Child Protection Policy, Bangladesh laws, policies, and constitution.
∎ Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement. Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion, or financial profit. The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial, or religious affiliation.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Job Highlights:
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Severance Pay
∎ Life Insurance for employees
∎ Health Insurance for the employees and dependents
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Severance Pay
∎ Life Insurance for employees
∎ Health Insurance for the employees and dependents
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Weekly 2 holidays

Read Before Apply:

Application should include Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter through an Application Link at

https://hiring-bd.tdh.ch/capacity-development-specialist/

Only a completed Application Form will be considered for short-listing. Short-listed applications will subsequently be called for written and interviews. Tdh reserves the right to fill the role prior to the advertisement's end date. As such, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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Company Information:
∎ Terre des hommes
∎ House no: 52 (1st and 2nd Floor), Road no: 15, Block: D, Banani, Dhaka – 1213
∎ Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an International Non-Profit Private Organization operating in Bangladesh since 1974 in the fields of Child Protection, Healthcare, Nutrition, Emergency Relief, Water/Sanitation and Hygiene.

Address::
∎ House no: 52 (1st and 2nd Floor), Road no: 15, Block: D, Banani, Dhaka – 1213
∎ Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an International Non-Profit Private Organization operating in Bangladesh since 1974 in the fields of Child Protection, Healthcare, Nutrition, Emergency Relief, Water/Sanitation and Hygiene.

Application Deadline: 4 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development