Job Description

Title: Field Team Leader, Nabapallab

Company Name: iDE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Location: Khulna, Sylhet

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Published: 14 Mar 2024

Education:
∎ Post-graduate in Business Administration/Masters in Management, Economics, Aquaculture, Development Studies or Agriculture

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Skills and Experience:A successful Field Coordinator / Field Team Leader will have the following skills and experience and will be comfortable with the following conditions.Work Experience:At least 10 years of experience working on market system development or another relevant field including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position and lead project implementationPrior experiences in WASH, Aquaculture, and Renewable Energy sector preferable or any two sectors.Key Competencies:Ability to manage financial and administrative systems, excellent project management skills, leadership and operational capabilities which have resulted in the achievement of targets.Excellent interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditionsAbility to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partnersAbility to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contextsConsiderable understanding and knowledge of rural markets, trading relationships, rural service provision, Market value chain approaches to market development, sub-sector analysis, the role of the private sector, government and civil society/NGOs in creating an effective service market.Written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiencesPrior experience working in the context of various donor-funded Sanitation/agricultural/nutrition sensitive projects.Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders including government agencies, research and private sector service providers.High quality of written and spoken both Bangla and English with an ability to produce regular qualitative narrative reports.Proficient user of computer software (i.e. MS Office, Google apps etc.).Self-reliant, ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-cultural environment and willing to work under pressure in remote areas.Personal Qualities:Self-motivated, energetic and team player.Good analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and encourage field staff to take initiative.Prepared to undertake frequent field visits and extensive travel.Ability to adapt and work with all genders, religions, nationalities and ages.Other Conditions:Ability to drive motorcycles and having a valid driving license Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, email and the internet and Google Apps
∎ A successful Field Coordinator / Field Team Leader will have the following skills and experience and will be comfortable with the following conditions.
∎ At least 10 years of experience working on market system development or another relevant field including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position and lead project implementation
∎ Prior experiences in WASH, Aquaculture, and Renewable Energy sector preferable or any two sectors.
∎ Ability to manage financial and administrative systems, excellent project management skills, leadership and operational capabilities which have resulted in the achievement of targets.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions
∎ Ability to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partners
∎ Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts
∎ Considerable understanding and knowledge of rural markets, trading relationships, rural service provision, Market value chain approaches to market development, sub-sector analysis, the role of the private sector, government and civil society/NGOs in creating an effective service market.
∎ Written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiences
∎ Prior experience working in the context of various donor-funded Sanitation/agricultural/nutrition sensitive projects.
∎ Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders including government agencies, research and private sector service providers.
∎ High quality of written and spoken both Bangla and English with an ability to produce regular qualitative narrative reports.
∎ Proficient user of computer software (i.e. MS Office, Google apps etc.).
∎ Self-reliant, ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-cultural environment and willing to work under pressure in remote areas.
∎ Self-motivated, energetic and team player.
∎ Good analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and encourage field staff to take initiative.
∎ Prepared to undertake frequent field visits and extensive travel.
∎ Ability to adapt and work with all genders, religions, nationalities and ages.
∎ Ability to drive motorcycles and having a valid driving license
∎ Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, email and the internet and Google Apps
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead and manage the field-based market-led intervention such as business capacity development training and various linkage sessions through process monitoring;
∎ Maintain close contact and communication for project planning, strategy formulation and other issues with the Dhaka Technical team and partners, counterparts, service providers, government, the private sector, and project participants;
∎ Prepare and manage and required MOUs with key partner stakeholders at the regional level for sustainability and scalability;
∎ Supervise and build the capacity of the all field staff in the region as described in the organograms;
∎ Operate as a regional iDE contact person for institutional iDE requirements, roll-outs, security and coordination.
∎ Ensure effective execution of the project interventions/activities under the area of field office that will include supervision of project staff, administration and coordination with stakeholders, relevant market actors, public and private organizations.
∎ Ensure program implementation through results-based management, good coordination and communication amongst the team members implementing different activities and also implementing realistic and consistent work plans established in consultation with the program team
∎ Maintain budgetary control of expenditure and prepare financial reports in line with donor requirements and iDE regulations
∎ Ensure compliance of the FCDO requirement in quality assurance, monitoring and accountability by iDE team through digital/online monitoring tools and applications
∎ Support the finance team in reviewing monthly financial expenses and Receipt and Payment maintaining the organizational policy
∎ Ensure appropriate, effective and efficient utilization of resources, logistics and project materials to field staff and others, following the iDE-B administrative, financial, vehicle and other policies and regulations properly.
∎ Assist Project Manager in program oversight, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the activity.
∎ S/he will provide leadership in the planning and implementation of field operation by building and motivating team members to achieve the results adhering to the milestones;
∎ Establish and develop relationships with Private Sector actors and Business Development Services (BDS) providers to identify and promote enterprise development Lead in planning, market assessment and programmatic guidance for the project staff, partners, and other stakeholders according to project guidelines and donor requirements;
∎ Understands the facilitative role and local market development approach
∎ Experience in value chain approaches, market development and deep-dive research
∎ Ability to plan and implemented iterative field level activities for market systems change (looking beyond the Detail Implementation Plan)
∎ Oversee project monitoring & evaluation and ensure adherence to reporting requirements; Monitor progress and capturing best practices, critical analysis and generate reports as required; provide feedback to the field team and updates the iDE senior management team and project manager regularly
∎ Facilitate to promote the positive image of the project initiatives through capacity building, employment creation including generating support from local & national stakeholders and connecting with local media
∎ Prepare field progress report and other reports regularly, document the key learning & findings.
∎ iDE is an international NGO with over 40 years of experience in designing and delivering market-based anti-poverty programs in 10 countries. iDE was one of the first organizations to unlock the power of markets to fight poverty, reaching over 39 million people since 1982. iDE Bangladesh is the oldest iDE country program, operated since 1982. Over the last four decades, iDE Bangladesh has focused on innovation in agriculture, food and nutrition security, WASH, clean energy, green enterprise development and women's economic empowerment with a market-based approach to address the increasing challenges climate change poses.
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∎ iDE Bangladesh is currently seeking a qualified Field Team Leader for a project titled “Nature Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives & Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB/ নবপল্লব)” funded by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). CARE Bangladesh led consortium has been selected to implement the project in two Ecologically Critical Areas (ECA) – Sundarbans and Hakaluki Haor. The other consortium members are CNRS, CordAid, C3ER-BRAC University, Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK), Friendship, Humanity & Inclusion (HI), iDE, and Practical Action. It is a key component of the Bangladesh-UK Accord on Climate Change and will deliver the adaptation outcome of the FCDO’s flagship Bangladesh Climate and Environment Program (BCEP). The program will make a significant contribution in Bangladesh to progress against GoB’s policies and priorities e.g., National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), commitments to biodiversity conservation, ongoing 8th Five Year Plan, etc. And it will also contribute to UK’s commitment to International Climate Finance (ICF).
∎ The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and Hakaluki Haor, a complex wetland system of the Meghna-Surma River basin, play a crucial role in protecting lives and livelihoods in the southwest coast and northeast Bangladesh respectively. With a population of over 4 million and a rich habitat with rare species, including tigers, the Sundarbans' inhabitants are threatened by climate changes due to rising sea levels and frequent cyclones. Over-extraction of forest resources by locals and industrial development in the nearby areas is currently threatening this World Heritage Site. Hakaluki Haor is one of the most extensive marsh wetlands in the country, inhabited by over 200,000 people and 558 animal and bird species and is a breeding ground for fisheries. Due to environmental sensitivity and high anthropogenic pressures such as overharvesting, overfishing, pollution and illegal logging, the Sundarbans mangrove and the Hakaluki Hoar wetland are at a vulnerable stage with climate change exacerbating the current situation.
∎ FCDO’s NABAPALLAB aims to engage biodiversity and natural resource-dependent communities to strengthen the climate resilience of the ECAs, conserve biodiversity, and at the same time, diversify and improve people's livelihood through innovative nature-based (NBS) and locally led adaptation solutions. It will primarily target communities within the 10 km buffer zone of the ECAs, which are critically exposed and vulnerable to climate change impacts and have a lesser capacity to adapt to such changes. It will increase the climate resilience of more than 250,000 vulnerable households and ecosystem-based protection and restoration of 5,000 km2 area in, especially in the districts of Bagerhat, Satkhira and Khulna in the Sundarbans ECA, and Maulvibazar and Sylhet in Hakaluki Haor. The project will consider the most marginalized communities, involving stakeholders from multiple strata and ensuring ownership of provided interventions. It will also enhance the capacity of the local government bodies to manage and conserve the ECAs effectively and create an enabling environment to implement relevant government plans and policies related to Eco-System based Adaptation (EBA)
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∎ Position: Field Team Leader
∎ Job Location: Anywhere in Khulna and or Sylhet region
∎ Reporting Line: Sr. Technical Advisor- Private Sector and Renewable Energy
∎ Contract Duration: Long term (2 years initially with possibility of extension)
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∎ Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
∎ The responsibilities of the Field Coordinator/ Field Team Leader include but are not limited to the descriptions below.
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Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna, Sylhet

Read Before Apply: Please submit your recent CV (maximum 3 pages) with a cover letter to: bangladesh-jobs@ideglobal.org Please mark the subject line as "Application for the position of Field Team Leader, NABAPALLAB Project". Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification. Women are actively encouraged to apply. iDE provides a women friendly work environment with flexible work arrangements, appropriate skill development opportunities and good career development potential for high performing individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Offers. Please be vigilant against any job postings falsely claiming to be from iDE. At no point in our recruitment process do we request payment, fees, or sensitive personal information from applicants. Ensure you are accessing genuine iDE job opportunities by visiting only our official social media pages (Facebook, LinkedIn) and recognized national and international job sites.

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Company Information:
∎ iDE Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 23 Mar 2024

Category: NGO/Development