Lead Facilitator, Sundarban Coalition
Job Description
Title: Lead Facilitator, Sundarban Coalition
Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Post-graduate degree in relevant discipline (e.g., humanitarian, international development)
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Local Coalition Accelerator is a new platform to support Global South (GS) LNOs to lead in the design and execution of large-scale systems change, and directly access the significant bilateral and multilateral financing that is currently channeled almost exclusively to and through UN or INGO vehicles. The LCA`s mission is to build the infrastructure to shift greater funding and power to local actors, while also changing donor processes and systems to be more conducive to localization.
∎ This project from the LCA supports the development of more resilient, "disaster ready" communities over 3 years in coastal Bangladesh, through a coalition of 16 local NGOS and CSOs. This initiative also facilitates coalition building to demonstrate the strength of a locally rooted coalition as they lead programme design and delivery and receive direct funding from major donors. The position "Lead Facilitator -Sundarban Coalition" will provide intensive coalition building support to all the coalition members, in collaboration with and support from the lead agencies, Start Fund Bangladesh and the Share Trust. The key purpose of this role is to help coalition members to collectively cocreate a coalition building roadmap, support organisational development of the coalition members, so they collectively strengthen the disaster resilience of the communities they work with. This is a Dhaka-based position, with extensive travel to Southwest region in Bangladesh. This position is part of the wider Start programme team in Bangladesh and will be technically supported by the Start Bangladesh Secretariat; and work in close partnership with Coalition leadership and LCA to ensure the key deliverables.
∎ This is a full-time position, with 40 working hours per week & 08 Month contract duration. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.
∎ Employment Status Full-time
∎ Workplace Work at office, with extensive field visit at the south-western region of Bangladesh
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Design and facilitate the Coalition Building:
∎ Lead the design and planning of the key meetings that are instrumental to collectively shape the pathways/roadmap for the formation and evolution of the coalition.
∎ Review the diagnostic results of due diligence assessments and prepare a SWOT analysis for all the coalition members as preparation for the orientation/retreat.
∎ Organise Coalition Orientation and Kick-off Retreat: developing all key content/activities, roles for participants, detailed "run of show" agendas
∎ Drafting an "aggregated coalition map" of shared service areas, opportunities for collaboration, group strengths and weaknesses - as an output from the retreat
∎ Establish Coalition Governance and decision-making:
∎ Lead the planning of an extensive workshop to define the design, principles, protocols, and ways of working for the Coalition Governance
∎ Review relevant literature, prepare workshop contents, and design key tools to facilitate the workshop in an inclusive and reflective manner
∎ Provide a service function to the Coalition Governance Committee/s to enable equitable participation, and transparent decision-making
∎ Conduct relevant induction and training for the Coalition Governance Committee/s
∎ Facilitate the Design of Joint Action Plan (JAP):
∎ Design and facilitate workshop to engage Coalition members in the preparation of a joint action plan for the Coalition
∎ Prepare detail budget for the implementation of Joint Action Plan
∎ Design and facilitate Joint Action Planning Progress Review and Reflection meetings
∎ provide troubleshooting and technical assistance throughout JAP implementation as and when required
∎ Coordination and communication:
∎ Act as a primary contact point of Start Bangladesh for the coalition; and share Coalition updates to the Start Secretariat and seek support from the Secretariat as and when required
∎ Apply both online e.g., videoconference and in-person arrangements for all the meetings and workshops, pending C19 and travel capabilities.
∎ Prepare inception report / work plan well in advance of each of the four major sessions for review and approval by Start Bangladesh, Uttaran and Share Trust.
∎ Lead on the development of membership engagement materials for Coalition members
∎ Personal profile:
∎ We are seeking a dynamic humanitarian with good knowledge on localisation, DRR and resilience. This position will be responsible to facilitate all the orientations, training and workshops for laying the foundations of the Coalition, its governance and joint action plan, in consultation and coordination with all the stakeholders including Coalition leadership team, Start Fund Bangladesh Secretariat and Share Trust/LCA.
∎ Track record of facilitating trainings and workshops involving multiple stakeholders
∎ Proven experience of working in collaboration and partnership to deliver diversify programmes
∎ Strong understanding of emerging trends in the humanitarian sector esp. localisation, community based DRR, climate resilience
∎ Good understanding and experience of interagency collaboration and partnerships
∎ Ability to multi-task without less supervisory support and manage competing demands across time zones
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)plus experience on humanitarian, international development. Experience in network and consortia is desired
∎ Essential Skills: The key soft skills for the success of this remote role also include:
∎ Video conferencing skills (Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other platforms)
∎ High level of technical proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office and use of on-line project management systems such as Slack and Click Up.
∎ Organization skills and strong teamwork
∎ Planning, Foresight and Coordination skills
∎ Time management skills and self-motivated
∎ Strong presentation and writing skills, including project documentation and public communication
∎ Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
∎ Ability to foster a culture of innovation and to work with different actors
∎ Ability to empowering and influence teams where you have not had direct managerial responsibility
∎ Flexibility and ability to travel to the Sundarban coalitions when the need arises.
Salary: Tk. 200000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Access to cultural talks, events, online training
∎ Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time
∎ Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally
∎ National Government holidaysand maternity/paternity leave as per org policy
∎ Provident, gratuity and Life insurance as per organisation's policy
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2022
Company Information:
∎ 23 Apr 2022
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
Category: NGO/Development
