Job Description

Title: IGA Supervisor

Company Name: Solidarites International

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Bandarban (Alikadam)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Hons/ Masters in relevant field

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): At least 3 years NGO experience

Job Context:
∎ Under the supervision of the FSL and DRR Manager, the IGA supervisors in charge of the supervision of the IGA activities including needs assessment, activities` implementation and monitoring as well as project evaluation.
∎ The IGA supervisor supports the development of IGA activities as defined in the proposal (Select BNF with suitable trades, Business plan preparation, MOU with BNF, Capacity development, IGA kits/ cash grants support, Follow up by partners for the establishment of IGA business to improve the livelihood and increase income level though program resources and support) and any other activities and assessments.
∎ S(he) provides technical support and guidance to IGA officers/ FFs of partners to implement and monitor the IGA activities implemented.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Needs assessment, design of activities and beneficiaries' selection
∎ Support the FSL and DRR Program Manager in designing initial assessment of IGA BNF to prepare business plan with considering his / her business skill, resources and management capacity
∎ Conduct House to House visit and finalize trades of IGA BNF those will be supported. Collect all required data Data to initiate IGA business as of the IGA market assessment recommendation for implementation of Disaster resilient IGA. Follow steps of IGA implementation process for quality implementation under the direction of Program Manager
∎ Help the Line Management in designing and setting up criteria for selecting targeted communities and beneficiaries, participate in beneficiaries' identification and ensure that beneficiaries are selected according to relevant criteria, defined with the communities and the Line Management.
∎ Prepare CTP matrices to provide conditional cash grants support for strengthening IGA business through mobile cash transfer.
∎ Ensure a good communication toward the program staff and make sure that the projects' objectives are well understood and accepted by the communities as well as the selection criteria
∎ Ensure the quality of the data collected at field level by his team and participate in data analysis
∎ Conduct capacity development training of 200 IGA BNF through relevant department officials or self for implementation and business management.
∎ Follow-up 10 Mushroom production IGA business and provide support for the promotion and sustainability through market opportunities.
∎ Quality implementation support with the supervision and assistance of PNGO staff for the promotion and growth of IGA business sustainability.
∎ Activity Implementation and operational monitoring:
∎ Plan the weekly activities for his/her team according to the project's objectives and timeframe and have them approved by his/her Line Manager:
∎ Propose a technical approach, financial layout and logistics for the activities
∎ Ensure that the appropriate technical support is provided to beneficiaries
∎ Participate to the location selection, method validation and preparation of all the activities with possible risk management and validate technically final locations and selections
∎ Create appropriate training curriculums, training modules and communication supports for all the activities in close collaboration with the technical department from the Government (mainly Youth Development department and social welfare, Livestock, agriculture ) and upon validation of the Project Manager and the FSL and DRR Coordinator
∎ Support the Program Manager in defining initial assessment.
∎ In collaboration with MEAL and the Program Manager, conduct and supervise assessment, data entry and analysis.
∎ Participate in beneficiaries' identification and ensure that beneficiaries are selected according to relevant criteria, defined with the communities and the Line Management
∎ Make sure that the activities developed are DRR mainstreamed and resilient with the technical support of the line manager.
∎ Ensure the methodologies and project's objectives are well understood by the officers under his/her responsibility and implemented in the field and propose appropriate changes if needed.
∎ By supervising and monitoring each stage of activity, ensuring that the schedules and deadlines agreed upon with the line manager are respected.
∎ Participate to the procurement request and ensure the quality of IGA items provide to beneficiaries and prepare schedule for smooth distribution ( in kind / cash
∎ Make sure that his/her team is properly and regularly using the follow up tools to ensure the efficiency and progress of the activities
∎ HR Management
∎ Support the Line Manager in solving problems between team members, or between teams and partners, communities and beneficiaries
∎ Conduct the performance reviews of the staff s/he supervises directly
∎ Act as the liaison in the field between the various actors
∎ Plan human resources, material and financial resources with the line manager according to the set schedule
∎ Logistics and Administration
∎ Train his/her team members to properly use and maintain the available tools (Vehicle Request, Advance Management etc....)
∎ Track usage with monitoring tools provided
∎ Ensure compliance of security rules and safety procedures by the staff under his/her supervision
∎ Monitor the quality and quantity of material delivered to sites
∎ Reporting / communication
∎ Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in Solidarités International office, accessible to his/her Line Manager
∎ Submit a weekly report (which should include progress made by the team, challenges faced and planning for coming week) to his/her line manager
∎ Take part in the development of communication and capitalisation tools (success stories, activity form, lesson learn report, ...etc)
∎ Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her Line Manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams.
∎ Develop SI defined CRM activities among the team and make them familiar for the community.
∎ In collaboration with the Line Management, maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies
∎ Represent SI on request and/or delegation

Additional Requirements:
∎ 3 years working experience in NGO/INGO/Other organization at same level
∎ Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, Excel and Power point)
∎ Language proficiency : English and Bengali skills are required for writing, typing s
∎ Working experience with report writing, stakeholder management, team management.
∎ Experience in Climate Resilient IGA/Livelihood Project preferred
∎ Good knowledge in Market Study, Value Chain & Business Plan implementation.
∎ Skills on training facilitation
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Monthly Basic : 33,000 BDT

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Other allowances 25,700 will be added with basic salary
∎ 3% monthly seniority allowance will be added to the employee salary for every full year completed under his Contract

Application Deadline: 5 Jan 2021

Company Information:
∎ 27 Dec 2020
∎ Solidarites International
∎ Address : House # 15/A, Rd # front 8, Block # F, Banani, Dhaka – 1213, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.solidarites.org
∎ Business : SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization based in Paris, France, which provides aid and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. For the past 35 years, the organization`s vocation has been to meet the three vital needs - drinking, eating and sheltering - of vulnerable populations around the world. Our programs mainly focus on emergency relief actions related to water and sanitation but also related to food security as well as shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Category: NGO/Development

: Only short listed candidates will be invited for test and interview. "SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL promotes diversity in its workforce"