Divisional Manager (Microenterprise - Unnati)

Job Description

Title: Divisional Manager (Microenterprise - Unnati)

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline
∎ Preferably in Management / Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/ Statistics/ Marketing/ Mathematics;
∎ Skills Required: Ability to work under pressure, Management and Leadership, Problem solving and decision making.
∎ Skills Required: Monitoring, Report Writing

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Microenterprise Management, NGO

Job Context:
∎ RDRS is a leading national development organization in Bangladesh working for the poor and underprivileged communities across the country with special focus on north-west Bangladesh. Established in 1972 as the field program of Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, RDRS became a national development organization in 1997 under the Trust Act.
∎ RDRS Bangladesh is inviting applications from interested qualified and deserving candidates to apply for the position of Divisional Manager (Microenterprise - Unnati). The Divisional Manager (Microenterprise – Unnati) is responsible for overall management and supervision of the field operation, planning and monitoring of Microenterprise program. S/he will also be responsible for making the program sustainable and effective in the context of RDRS strategy. To achieve this goal s/he will develop the operational policies and procedures, prepare a business plan, set annual targets, establish effective monitoring, and prepare monitoring and performance reports. S/he will have to ensure proper implementation, follow-up and supervision of all microenterprise staff and activity of RDRS microenterprise program within his/her specified jurisdiction.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure planning, implementation and monitoring of RDRS Microenterprise program;
∎ Ensure smooth Microenterprise field program operation in his/her jurisdiction through regular field visit and sharing feedback, exploring new ideas for developing better policy, system and procedures;
∎ Prepare annual budget and monitor the budget for effective utilization;
∎ Ensure regular supervision and monitoring of field program from branch to project unit level and provide essential support and guidance;
∎ Conduct staff performance assessment for annual increment, reward and if necessary impose punishment/penalties for low performing staff;
∎ To extend cooperation to all colleagues and to maintain a congenial environment;
∎ Ensure on time submission of all kinds of reports to management and to external stakeholders;
∎ Assist in formulating and preparing Microenterprise policy, manuals as and when required and initiate steps to modify /amend the existing manuals;
∎ To oversee Regional Managers (Microenterprise) to achieve 100% financial sustainability of the respective program unit;
∎ Assist the national and international consultants, visitors and donors as per need of the microfinance program;
∎ Maintain proper coordination and liaison with other departments of RDRS and external agencies;
∎ Undertake time-to-time survey, and program evaluations to measure microenterprise program outcomes and impacts;
∎ Represents RDRS in national/ international forum;
∎ Any other business /tasks as assigned by the management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 48 years
∎ Both male and female are allowed to apply;
∎ 10 years of working experience in Microenterprise/ Microfinance Program of which 03 years in a similar position in Microenterprise program;
∎ Computer Literacy: Sound Knowledge on Microsoft Office package;
∎ Report writing skills in English and Bengali;
∎ Good Communication and speaking skills in both English and Bengali;
∎ Age may be relaxed for deserving candidates.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 73500 (Monthly)
∎ Salary is negotiable based on experience

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity, T/A, Mobile bill
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Each festival bonus is equivalent to one month's basic salary

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 21 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 9 Oct 2023
∎ RDRS Bangladesh
∎ Address : RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ Business : RDRS Bangladesh is a national humanitarian and development organization works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.

Category: NGO/Development

: Eligible and deserving candidates are requested to apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be called to attend interview. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Women are especially encouraged to apply. RDRS reserves rights to finalize any application.RDRS believes that all people have a right to live their lives free from sexual violence and any abuse of power, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnic origin or other status.RDRS will make every effort to create and maintain a safe environment, free from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), and shall take appropriate measures for this purpose in the communities where it operates.