Country Director Assistant

Job Description

Title: Country Director Assistant

Company Name: Solidarites International

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Development Studies (MDS)
∎ Master's degree in Political Science, Development Studies or equivalent.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 5 to 7 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): CiC, NGO Affairs Bureau, NSI and SB, RRRC, Communication, Ensuring compliance with donors and governments policies, INGO, Negotiation, NGO Bureau Affairs coordination with Government, Program Management
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ The Assistant Country Director is in charge of coordinating with the Liasion Officer for the official communication with NGOAB and Ministry and, on ad hoc basis, with local government authorities.
∎ The Assistant CD is responsible for the political, humanitarian and security context follow up and analysis.
∎ He is in charge of developing an internal and external communication strategy and related tools for the mission.
∎ In addition, the Assistant CD provides support upon request to the Country Director (CD) for external representation when needed.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ NGO Affairs Bureau and Ministry:
∎ Based on requirement, support Liasion Officer to maintain good relationships with NGO AB and other relevant Ministries
∎ Prepare and compile the different parts of FD-6 or any other forms in collaboration with Program and Administration departments and make sure the translation is done correctly.;
∎ Prepare and process any revision on the FD6 or any other form.
∎ Support Liasion Offcier in dealing with any technical queries regarding FD-6, FD-7, FD-9
∎ Based on requirement , follow up the Liasion Officer for the preparation and submission of the FD9 for each expatriate
∎ Follow the evolution of the general legal framework for NGO in Bangladesh
∎ Present the project to the relevant Ministry for FD6 approval
∎ Context / Security follow up and Analysis:
∎ Establish and maintain informal relations and a network of contacts permitting the collection of information, and the monitoring and analysis of the political, security and geo-political contexts in the countries and areas of intervention
∎ Monitor and Analyze contextual, security and geopolitical information and prepare :
∎ A media (and other relevant sources of information) review, analysis and update
∎ On a weekly basis a press briefing for the CD
∎ On a monthly basis a context analysis
∎ The Bangladesh context review yearly update
∎ A briefing document for each new expatriate or manager
∎ Any contextual information gathering and analysis as per the CD needs
∎ Flag key security, political and humanitarian issues to the CD whenever the information is released in the media or from any other sources
∎ Prepre a context Briefing for all new expatriates
∎ Programs / humanitarian watch / coordination:
∎ Research and collect any useful information and data relating to the strategic/funding development and positioning of Solidarités International in Bangladesh
∎ Maintain the monitoring board for contractual obligations relating to each program
∎ Prepare the minutes of meetings the at CD's request.
∎ Provide substantive advice to the project managers/ program coordination/Field coordinator on any topics related to community conflict management and relation with authorities
∎ Prepare guidance in coordination with CD for field staff regarding communication with authorities.
∎ File and archive documents related to the CD's responsibilities
∎ Support the Liasion Officer the task of translating official or program documents at the request of the Program Head/ Head of Mission
∎ Communication:
∎ Propose, update and implement an external communication strategy and operational plan for the Bangladesh mission
∎ Monitor, advise & assist coordination and bases on communication/representation strategy toward administrative and political authorities
∎ Work closely with Reporting and Communication Officer for preparing all documentations related to general presentation of the mission
∎ Develop external communication as relevant for the mission (presentation flyers, mission and program updated Word presentation, visibility material...)
∎ In link with HQ, ensure that the website is up to date regarding Bangladesh program as well as the weekly SI HQ newsletter updated with key info about the mission
∎ Organize external visibility workshop and mission events
∎ Representation:
∎ Participate or accompany the CD at meetings for humanitarian coordination / security;
∎ Liaison and Communication as delegated by the CD to meet with Ministries, aid workers, administrative authorities, local politicians, civil society and the media
∎ In link with the CD and Field Coordinators, propose a communication strategy with the local authorities for each operational base.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 5-7 years of experience in NGO sector.
∎ Proven experience in government liaison duties.
∎ Experience in communication and reporting considered as an asset.
∎ Strong English language skills.

Salary:
∎ Gross Salary - 1,14,500 BDT

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per ISR of Solidarités International.

Application Deadline: November 25, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Solidarites International
∎ Address : House # 15/A, Rd # front 8, Block # F, Banani, Dhaka – 1213, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.solidarites.org
∎ Business : SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization based in Paris, France, which provides aid and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. For the past 35 years, the organization`s vocation has been to meet the three vital needs - drinking, eating and sheltering - of vulnerable populations around the world. Our programs mainly focus on emergency relief actions related to water and sanitation but also related to food security as well as shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Category: NGO/Development