Job Description

Title: Head of Department - FSL & DRR

Company Name: Action Contre la Faim (ACF)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in Agricultural sciences/Agronomy/Veterinary/Socio-economic/Rural development/Anthropology/Geography/International development. Master's degree with coursework in environmental and/or climate change science or at least eight years' experience in similar/equivalent position.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The role of Head of Department, Food Security Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction is to guarantee quality, relevance & scaling of mission`s FSL & DRR strategy & interventions, with a focus on locations vulnerable to natural disasters & the effects of climate change, in conformity with AAH and international standards and national policies.
∎ DURATION:12 MONTHS
∎ START DATE:ASAP
∎ CONTRACT TYPE:12 MONTHS

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Objective 1: Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the FSL technical department
∎ The understanding by the field teams of the humanitarian situation and chronic problems related with FSL, particularly the situation in areas that are vulnerable to natural disasters and the effects of climate change and of the context of intervention, and its continuous, systematic and thorough monitoring;
∎ The analysis of the FSL humanitarian situation and chronic problems related with FSL, as well as the FSL situation in areas that are vulnerable to natural disasters and the effects of climate change;
∎ The dissemination of information gathered and analyzed both internally and externally, including headquarters;
∎ The production and the quality of the mission sectoral strategy document in line with AAH international and national frameworks;
∎ Examples of tasks:
∎ Monitoring of the FSL general indicators and context; Ensuring that AAH's key FSL indicators are adhered to and analyzed in his/her zone of intervention;
∎ Adopting the technical strategies and positions produced by headquarters Writing up the FSL-DRR sections of the mission strategy;
∎ Sharing strategy and ensuring its consistency with those of other sectors; Sharing the mission strategy with and explaining it to all the teams within the FSL Department;
∎ Objective 2: Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
∎ Coordinating the identification of FSL-DRR humanitarian needs, needs associated with chronic FSL problems, as well as FSL needs in areas that are vulnerable to natural disasters and the effects of climate change;
∎ Formulating, financing and implementing the feasibility study of FSL projects (public health, technical, socio-economic, cultural and environmental aspects);
∎ Involving the logistic and Finance departments in the definition/validation of FSL projects Contributing to the search for funding bodies for his/her sector and ensuring that there is an exchange of technical information with the funding bodies identified;
∎ Participating in visits by funding agencies whenever requested by the Country Director or the Field Coordinator;
∎ Producing the FSL-DRR standalone project or sections of project proposals in accordance with the formats and deadlines of funding bodies.
∎ Objective 3: Oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure that reports are submitted
∎ Validation of the key stages and the methodologies of the projects being undertaken (timetable, CAP survey (baseline/final) systematics, technical studies, call for tender, specifications, community approach, external evaluations...);
∎ Providing technical support (direct and at a distance) to the PM, whilst alerting or sharing information with the Field Coordinator;
∎ Ensuring that systems of monitoring and evaluation are in place and that their results are integrated to guarantee the improvement of the projects;
∎ Timely validation of the FSL-DRR parts of internal reports and reports to funding agencies, as well as amendments to projects, with contributions by the teams.
∎ Objective 4: Guarantee the quality and cost-effectiveness of projects
∎ The technical conformity of programs with international rules, orientations and technical standards, and the AAH framework documents and technical works;
∎ Boosting the overall standard of implementation of projects in order to maximize their impact (cf CAD criteria of OECD);
∎ Ensuring, by use of AAH specific monitoring (project quality, field visits, external audit...), that norms (SPHERE and OMS), and national and international standards of technical quality are respected; Issuing and following up technical recommendations;
∎ Alerting the Deputy and Country Director and the Technical Advisor at Headquarters to all major difficulties encountered in applying necessary recommendations and/or adaptations. Alerting the Country Director and asking that precautionary measures be taken in the case of major risks to public health;

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 6 years of proven work experience in implementing and managing food security-based, livelihood and cash and voucher assistance programs or projects in both development and emergency contexts. Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management; Experience with donor communications. Experience with research and partnership developments with universities; private sector, CSO, Cooperatives, Women and Youth groups etc.
∎ Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field; proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management). Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy. Understanding of Social Behaviour Change and nutrition sensitive programming; Good diplomatic and negotiation skills. Ability to work and take the decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance; Fluent in written and spoken English.

Salary: Tk. 187000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus: 02 basic salary per year.
∎ Provident Fund: 7.5% of Basic Salary.
∎ Gratuity: As per organization policy.
∎ Medical coverage: 80% hospitalization coverage medical expenses (max limit BDT 120,000 per year).
∎ Group Life insurance and Group Personal Accidental Insurance
∎ Maternity Benefit: 3 (three) basic salary.
∎ Birth Allowance, Marriage Allowance, etc.
∎ 18 days of paid annual leave per year.
∎ 10 days of paid casual leave per year.
∎ Up to 01 month of paid sick leave per year.
∎ Up to 26 calendar week's maternity leave.
∎ Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform (online base) Cross knowledge.
∎ Participation to external training upon eligibility of the request.
∎ Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, etc.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 12 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 28 Nov 2022
∎ Action Contre la Faim (ACF)
∎ Business : Action Contre la Faim | Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian non-Governmental, non-political, neutral and non-profit international organization (INGO) that was established in France in 1979 to deliver aid in countries throughout the world. The aim of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by combating Hunger and Disasters that threaten the Lives of vulnerable Children, Women & Men. Since 2007, Action Against Hunger has been providing assistance to vulnerable populations in Bangladesh in the arena of Nutrition & Health, Mental Health & Care Practices (MHCP), Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL & DRR), and Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH).

Category: NGO/Development