Job Description

Title: Deputy Project Manager

Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelors degree in Nutrition. Masters in the nutrition is preferable.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY COORDINATOR
∎ PRM FUNDED "COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED MULTI-SECTOR RESPONSE FOR ROHINGYA REFUGEES AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN COX`S BAZAR" PROGRAMME
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a National NGO working in Cox`s Bazar district is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its programme titled the multi-sectoral PRM funded "Comprehensive, Integrated Multi-Sector Response for Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Cox`s Bazar" Project in Rohingya Refugee Camps and the host community in Cox`s Bazar from August 2023 to July 2026, in consortium with IRC and BBC Media Action (SuBaSh Consortium).SHED is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions.
∎ Job Title: Deputy Project Manager
∎ No. of Positions 01
∎ Exact Job Location: Ukhiya, Cox`s Bazar
∎ Reportable to: Project Manager
∎ Contract details: Until 31 August 2024
∎ Job purpose: Assist and support to implement the PRM funded SuBaSh consortium programme including planning, initiation, quality service delivery, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and coordination with sector and local authorities.
∎ Liaises with: Technical advisors, Staffs of the Nutrition Specific Programme / projects operating in the same areas, for mutual support and activity integration, towards collective multi-sectoral impact on nutrition outcomes of the target project participants; Concern`s nutrition coordinaor, food security coordinator and other consortium partner staffs

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Implementation
∎ Coordinate training of Project team for implementation of their individual roles, with the expected quality in nutrition and food security activities
∎ Plan and oversee the Project participants selection process to ensure impartiality in identification of the vulnerable groups, within the Project coverage areas includeing partners
∎ Oversee the Project participants selection process to ensure impartiality in identification of the vulnerable groups, within the Project coverage areas.
∎ Plan and oversee the formation of Support Groups and other Project participants groups according to Project design and likewise support local partners
∎ Support to develop methods and establoshment of kitchen garden / homestead garden in the camps and host
∎ Support the development and adaption of context specific IEC materials for training and capacity building of Project staff and beneficiaries
∎ Support Project team to ensure quality sessions on maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN),
∎ Operationalise a regular cascading training plan for staff, support Groups as per Project design
∎ Ensure quality sessions on maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN), participatory cooking sessions, through the Support Group approach
∎ Coordinate the distribution of Project materials to target beneficiaries, and their utilisation as per Project design to achieve Project objectives
∎ Support and ensure on the job support and coaching to the Project team to maintain high quality and accountability to beneficiaries.
∎ Budget Management Support
∎ Adhere to financial policies and procedures.
∎ Prepare budgets for trainings, workshops and other Project activities, as needed.
∎ Support budget review and monthly spending tracking for the nutrition and food security activities.
∎ Work with the Project Manager to ensure timely procurement and prevent under or overspending on the budget for nutrition and food security activities in the project.
∎ Coordination
∎ Ensure participation in district/ upazila / camp level coordination meetings with local authorities such as district/upazila administration, site management and CiC, and/or with other organizations
∎ Participate in Nutrition Sector, Food Security Sector meetings and work with the Project Manager to share Project learning for evidence based advocacy at sector level
∎ Liaise with other project / programme coordinators / managers to ensure integration of all projects for smooth operation and mutual support.
∎ Human Resource Management
∎ Support HR department in recruitment of qualified Project staff.
∎ Monitor staff performance and ensure timely performance development reviews.
∎ Ensure staff welfare, safety and security in liaison with HR and Project Manager.
∎ Ensure an enabling, friendly, collaborative and professional working culture within the Project team, and adherence to Concern policies and procedures.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Work with MEAL to update Project database to track outputs against targets.
∎ Organize regular meetings with field team to review activity progress.
∎ Work with MEAL and field teams to identify and address bottlenecks.
∎ Support MEAL in surveys, evaluations and learning documentation.
∎ Work with MEAL and Project Manager, to operationalise a feedback mechanism for accountability to staff and beneficiaries
∎ Reporting
∎ Prepare high quality reports on nutrition and food security activities, within agreed time line and formats, in consultation with the Project Manager.
∎ Build capacity of the team to prepare activity reports, capture case studies and success stories, and take good pictures following compliance guidelines.
∎ Additional Roles
∎ Perform other duties assigned by Executive Director or his Designated representative
∎ Accountability
∎ Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
∎ Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
∎ Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ 04 years progressively work experience in Nutrition and food security field with 02 years of managing project / programme is required.
∎ Experience in managing project / programme budget is desirable
∎ Good computer and report writing skills are required
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is required
∎ Good knowledge on Rohingya refugee context is desirable
∎ Key competencies:
∎ Pro- active with an ability to think analytically
∎ Results oriented team player with excellent planning and organisational skills
∎ Ability to solve problems with good decision making skills
∎ Acts to inspire others by clearly articulating and demonstrating good values
∎ Nurtures a productive, motivating and responsive environment to develop a team
∎ Ability to work in challenging environments.

Salary: Tk. 130455 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 4 Dec 2023
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
∎ Address : PC-180, Kayuk Khali Para, Fishery Road, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Business : SHED - the Society for Health Extension and Development is a renown organization of Bangladesh especially in Cox`s Bazar District was established as the successor to the ICDDR,B Teknaf Station following the closer of the former in September, 1989. The organization has flourished and stepped into one of the reputed Non-Government National Organizations in Bangladesh and engaged in transforming the lives of the community people towards positive changes in selected areas of the country. Currently SHED has been implementing fifteen more projects with Department of Women Affairs DWA of GoB, UN-WFP, UNICEF, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, Action Against Hunger, Solidarites International, CARE Bangladesh, USAID, Aroynak Foundation, GIZ in different upazilas of Chittagong and Cox`s Bazar District.

Category: NGO/Development

: Attachments: Interested candidates must send their application with:Cover letter/motivational letter with a signature & date.Updated CV with two references with their contact details details.(Reference may be checked before or after the recruitment)Two copies of recent passport size color photo.Photocopy of all educational certificates.Photocopy of national ID card, Experience & Clearance Certificate.