Head of Humanitarian Programme, BRAC International (BI)
Job Description
Title: Head of Humanitarian Programme, BRAC International (BI)
Company Name: BRAC International
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree from reputed a university in Disaster Management, Social Science, Development Studies or relevant subjects.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ BRAC International (BI) is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position:
∎ Reporting to the BRAC International (BI) Humanitarian Programme Director, the Head of the Humanitarian Programme will play a leading role in strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of preparedness and emergency response in BI operation countries. He/she will be assisting the regional and country teams in developing emergency preparedness plans, and building their capacity to assess crisis situations and initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate response activities. The incumbent will take lead in designing and developing programmes and projects for DRR, preparedness and the humanitarian response; ensure that proposals for funding are produced, donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of the highest standard. He/she will monitor the on-going humanitarian situation in the countries, provide leadership to rapid deployment of the team and facilitate cross-programmatic collaboration, and identify and mobilize resources. He/she will also ensure the representation and engagement of BI external humanitarian clusters and policy forums to ensure commitments and accountability for the delivery of humanitarian policy and practices in the world.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy as well as act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Enforce the adherence to safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh or in any BRAC International operating countries
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide strategic guidance on the overall preparedness planning and actions for the humanitarian programme.
∎ Assist the country offices to undertake strategic planning, develop contingency plans, staff capacity building plans, etc.
∎ Provide leadership and appropriate technical support in delivering and implementing programme activities in BI countries timely and effectively.
∎ Ensure training modules and work closely with the training/capacity building team to train the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of BI operation countries in coordination with the Director BIHP, to ensure efficient delivery of supports of humanitarian response.
∎ Explore the capacity building and learning opportunities (national and international) for the BI country teams.
∎ Ensure basic preparedness system is introduced in all BI countries and the system is operational.
∎ Engage in regular scanning of new programme opportunities and primary donors from global communities for humanitarian response.
∎ Assist to produce high quality and timely emergency situation report and rapid damage and need assessment report for BIHP, within agreed reporting schedules as required
∎ Help to establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with the key global and regional humanitarian agencies and partner organizations.
∎ Represent BIHP in different coordination forums e.g. humanitarian clusters (Protection, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education in Emergencies, etc.).
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 10 years' experience in a management position preferably for DRR, humanitarian preparedness and response and long-term development in an emergency response or fragile setting.
∎ Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work, team supervision and development
∎ Experience in managing or leading the multi-sectorial DRR and humanitarian preparedness and response.
∎ Track record in DRR and Humanitarian programme design and proposal development, and experience with a thorough understanding of funding agencies and international organisations for humanitarian and nexus programming.
∎ Demonstrable competence in budget monitoring and management.
∎ Strong commitment to support/develop the capacity of national staff and local partner organizations.
∎ Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
∎ Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
∎ Demonstrable competence in report writing.
∎ Fluency in English, both verbal and written and demonstrated excellence in communication
∎ Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure.
∎ Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment
Salary: Negotiable
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2022
Company Information:
∎ 14 Nov 2022
∎ BRAC International
∎ Business : BRAC is a development success story, born in Bangladesh and expanding into 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa. It spreads anti-poverty solutions making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 through its Dutch registered Stichting BRAC International. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.
With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In February 2019, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the fourth consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 19th Nov 2022
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