Head of Department, FSL & DRR
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 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 DRR 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.
∎ CONTRACT TYPE: OPEN ENDED
∎ DURATION: OPEN ENDED
∎ START DATE: ASAP
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mission 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;
∎ Contribution to the mission strategy and the AAH-IN sectoral strategy;
∎ Taking account of DRR in FSL strategy and projects, including participation in drafting the plan to prepare for and respond to emergencies;
∎ Integrating FSL with other technical sectors (FSL, MHCP, WASH, NUT-HEALTH); Monitor implementation of FSL mission strategy, its revision/cost effectiveness;
∎ Contributing to the technical and operational advocacy strategies of the mission, the region and headquarters (in line with the advocacy objectives defined in the AAH reference documentation);
∎ Identifying the subjects for sectoral advocacy specific to the mission, in collaboration with the Deputy Country Director and Country Director
∎ 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;
∎ Ensuring that international, national and AAH documentation is available at the mission, mastering its content and sharing it with the FSL teams
∎ Planning internal and external evaluations of adherence to international standards; Defining and steering through the compilation of strategy monitoring indicators
∎ Organizing the contingency planning workshop for FSL and taking part in consolidation meetings at mission level
∎ Coordinating with the other HoDs in order to ensure synergy and the greatest impact of projects by means of integration
∎ Ensuring that the seasonal calendar is produced by the Program Managers in each of the zones of intervention
∎ Collecting data on humanitarian situation and the FSL sector, formatting them and transmitting them to the appropriate channels (Country Director, Region, Technical Advisors at Headquarters)
∎ Mission 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.
∎ Examples of tasks:
∎ Defining, coordinating and carrying through the assessments of FSL needs in the project and closely related areas;
∎ Coordinating and/or writing up reports of the assessment of needs and feasibility, and proposals to funding agencies;
∎ Consulting Logistic and Finance HoDs concerning project proposals; Meeting and/or accompanying the Deputy or Country Director with the sectoral funding bodies;
∎ Consolidating or writing up the FSL-DRR parts of project proposals; Validating the FSL-DRR project proposals ideas submitted by the field teams
∎ Establishing and updating the portfolio of funding agencies;
∎ Mission 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.
∎ Examples of tasks:
∎ Validation of the methodologies and the documentation produced by PM; Regular visits to projects and functional interaction with PM;
∎ Training field teams in matters of monitoring and evaluation, and in the measurement and compilation of indicators;
∎ Supporting the Field Coordinator in APR monitoring (quantitative and narrative), enter returns on technical matters and flag up dysfunctions uncovered;
∎ Proposing action plans & solutions to ensure good execution of programs; Ensuring the narrative sections in the technical parts of reports to funding agencies are written up correctly by PM, validating them & ensuring their coherence;
∎ Mission 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;
∎ Examples of tasks:
∎ Checking the technical adequacy of the projects with reference to internal framework documents and sectoral technical literature;
∎ Arranging field visits and producing reports containing technical and operational recommendations;
∎ Feeding internal and external recommendations into the mission quality project; Checking conformity with standards (SPHERE, WHO, nationals);
∎ Seeking technical support of the FSL Advisor at Headquarters on an ad hoc basis (tools, methodology, innovation, sharing of experience, or flagging up missing competences in technical areas ...);
∎ Producing terms of reference for visits by FSL Advisors and internal assessors;
∎ Familiarizing with precautionary principles the "Do No Harm" approach and implementing it or recommending its implementation to decision-makers in the projects Judiciously including external evaluations of projects in submissions;
∎ Preparing external project evaluation visits (along the lines of AAH-UK terms of reference, recruitment of experts, briefing & accompaniment on field visits);
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.
∎ Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills;
∎ Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming.
∎ Demonstrated professionalism and a positive work ethic in all situations with coworkers, project managers, and project participants.
∎ Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and work
∎ Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder negotiations and engagement (i.e consortium development) is desirable Skill
∎ Excellent communications skills with strong ability to read and write and comprehended in English and Bengali.
∎ Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff from various background and technical capacities.
∎ Excellent analytical, problem solving and management skills, with a strong sense of problem solving capacity.
∎ 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 Behavior 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.
∎ Ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward language; Commitment to gender equity and equality.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 187000 (Monthly)
∎ Gross monthly Salary BDT 187,000/-
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus: 02 basic salary per year.
∎ Provident Fund: 7.5% of Basic Salary.
∎ End of Contract Benefits: End of Contract Benefits: 30 days of salary per year of service (No eligibility pro-rated under 1 year)
∎ Medical coverage: 80% hospitalization coverage medical expenses (max limit BDT 120,000 per year).
∎ Life and accident insurance from joining day
∎ 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.
∎ Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, etc.
∎ Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform (online base) Cross knowledge.
∎ External training participation opportunities based on eligibility
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 14 Jul 2022
Company Information:
∎ 30 Jun 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
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 14th Jul 2022
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