Job Description

Title: Manager - Programme Implementation, SMILE Project

Company Name: Swisscontact Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years

Published: 2 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ At least a master’s in economics/business/development studies/social science or technical degree relevant to the position.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Possesses strong leadership and management skills.
∎ Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also being able to function independently.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and prioritize multiple tasks.
∎ Proficient in written and oral communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values.
∎ Operates effectively and efficiently under stressful situations and tight deadlines.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity and inclusion.
∎ Attentive to details and quality.
∎ Willingness to travel in the field.
∎ Experience of working with INGOs would be an advantage.
∎ Perform any other duty(s) in line with the roles and responsibilities provided, as/when assigned by the Team Leader.
∎ At least a master’s in economics/business/development studies/social science or technical degree relevant to the position.
∎ At least 10 years relevant and progressive professional experience managing education/skills development/health/cooperatives governance/environment and others relevant interventions preferably in INGOs/NGOs.
∎ Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali.
∎ Good computer literacy in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
∎ Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
∎ Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
∎ Project Management:
∎ Prior experience in managing multiple partners.
∎ Must have good organisational skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
∎ Possesses leadership and management skills.
∎ Ability to work productively in a highly collaborative setting (as a team player) while also able to operate independently.
∎ Ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly with project partners, beneficiaries, other target groups and all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Possesses strong leadership and management skills.
∎ Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also being able to function independently.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and prioritize multiple tasks.
∎ Proficient in written and oral communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values.
∎ Operates effectively and efficiently under stressful situations and tight deadlines.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity and inclusion.
∎ Attentive to details and quality.
∎ Willingness to travel in the field.
∎ Experience of working with INGOs would be an advantage.
∎ Perform any other duty(s) in line with the roles and responsibilities provided, as/when assigned by the Team Leader.
∎ Technical
∎ At least a master’s in economics/business/development studies/social science or technical degree relevant to the position.
∎ At least 10 years relevant and progressive professional experience managing education/skills development/health/cooperatives governance/environment and others relevant interventions preferably in INGOs/NGOs.
∎ Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali.
∎ Good computer literacy in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
∎ Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
∎ Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
∎ Project Management:
∎ Prior experience in managing multiple partners.
∎ Must have good organisational skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
∎ Possesses leadership and management skills.
∎ Ability to work productively in a highly collaborative setting (as a team player) while also able to operate independently.
∎ Ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly with project partners, beneficiaries, other target groups and all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support the Team Leader in all aspects of program implementation and contribute to the overall program management as a key member of the team.
∎ Lead strategic thinking and planning, strategy development, deal making and partnership management.
∎ Provide strategic direction and support to ensure project’s goals are met through appropriate intervention
∎ Lead in developing the content of seminars, knowledge sharing events and workshops.
∎ Maintain liaison with key program stakeholders (donor, government agencies, etc.) as per the direction of the Team leader.
∎ Contribute to developing concept notes, terms of reference (ToR), memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and overseeing the selection and contracting of service providers and consultants as required.
∎ Establish and maintain connections with District Commissioner (DC) and UNO offices, actively engage in monthly meetings. Facilitate the process of obtaining clearances from the DC and UNO offices.
∎ Offer guidance to service providers for implementing field-level interventions in education, skills development, health, cooperative governance, environmental initiatives, community safety, and technological innovations within the specified location.
∎ Network with stakeholders, including the Department of Environment, Forest Department, Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), Upazila and District Health Departments, Upazila and District Education Offices, City Corporations, and local administrations such as Union and Upazila Parishads.
∎ Established and maintained relationships with local communities.
∎ Establishing and nurturing relationships with pertinent government offices, institutions, community leaders, local NGOs, INGOs.
∎ Establish relationships with industries to foster partnerships aimed at providing apprenticeship training/ Workplace-Based Training (WBT), and employment opportunities for local youth.
∎ Identify local vendors for delivering need-based services to the communities.
∎ Make regular field visits to monitor project implementation activities and meet with project partners and beneficiaries.
∎ Facilitate the establishment of a rehabilitation center and a diabetic center.
∎ Support the MRM and Communication focal to monitor and track the progress/achievement of program interventions.
∎ Support the Team Leader on the application and operationalisation of the following guidelines to support risk identification and management process:
∎ MRM Guidelines
∎ Communications Strategy
∎ Assist the team in developing logical framework, Result Chain, MRM, and communication guidelines.
∎ Guide the team in preparing knowledge documents, case study, story booklet.
∎ Ensure that service providers entry data into SMILE project database timely and accurately.
∎ Support the team leader in preparing bi-annual and annual project progress reports.
∎ Support the Team Leader to ensure a workplace free of any types of discrimination and identity-based violence.
∎ Swisscontact was established in 1959 as an independent foundation by notable figures from the worlds of commerce and science in Switzerland. It is exclusively involved in international development co-operation and has carried out its own and mandated projects since 1961.
∎ Swisscontact’s working principles include inclusive systems development, learning culture, evidence- based adaptive management, and engaging private sector. In addition, the organisation’s sustainable criteria comprise of gender equality and social inclusion, financial capability, environmental responsibility, and good governance.
∎ Swisscontact is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Manager-Program Implementation for SMILE Project implemented by Swisscontact.
∎ We are seeking a hardworking, innovative, and forward-thinking Manager–Program Implementation to support the Team Leader in all aspects of program implementation and contribute to overall program management includes identifying service providers and local vendors, finalizing service contracts, monitoring field operations, building the capacity of service providers, and overseeing their activities. Additional responsibilities includeensuring stakeholder engagement, tracking spending, and ensuring effective implementation of program activities. The Manager will also provide strategic direction and leadership to service providers and the project The Manager will also provide strategic direction and leadership to service providers and the project team, maintain internal and external communications with project collaborators, implementing agencies, and service providers, and assist in executing the communications strategy. The role involves leading innovation opportunities and contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
∎ Place of work: Dhaka, Bangladesh with extensive visits to the project field locations in Sylhet region.
∎ Reports to: Team Leader
∎ Major Tasks:
∎ Support the Team Leader in all aspects of program implementation and contribute to the overall program management as a key member of the team.
∎ Lead strategic thinking and planning, strategy development, deal making and partnership management.
∎ Provide strategic direction and support to ensure project’s goals are met through appropriate intervention
∎ Lead in developing the content of seminars, knowledge sharing events and workshops.
∎ Maintain liaison with key program stakeholders (donor, government agencies, etc.) as per the direction of the Team leader.
∎ Contribute to developing concept notes, terms of reference (ToR), memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and overseeing the selection and contracting of service providers and consultants as required.
∎ Establish and maintain connections with District Commissioner (DC) and UNO offices, actively engage in monthly meetings. Facilitate the process of obtaining clearances from the DC and UNO offices.
∎ Offer guidance to service providers for implementing field-level interventions in education, skills development, health, cooperative governance, environmental initiatives, community safety, and technological innovations within the specified location.
∎ Network with stakeholders, including the Department of Environment, Forest Department, Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), Upazila and District Health Departments, Upazila and District Education Offices, City Corporations, and local administrations such as Union and Upazila Parishads.
∎ Established and maintained relationships with local communities.
∎ Establishing and nurturing relationships with pertinent government offices, institutions, community leaders, local NGOs, INGOs.
∎ Establish relationships with industries to foster partnerships aimed at providing apprenticeship training/ Workplace-Based Training (WBT), and employment opportunities for local youth.
∎ Identify local vendors for delivering need-based services to the communities.
∎ Make regular field visits to monitor project implementation activities and meet with project partners and beneficiaries.
∎ Facilitate the establishment of a rehabilitation center and a diabetic center.
∎ Support the MRM and Communication focal to monitor and track the progress/achievement of program interventions.
∎ Support the Team Leader on the application and operationalisation of the following guidelines to support risk identification and management process:
∎ MRM Guidelines
∎ Communications Strategy
∎ Assist the team in developing logical framework, Result Chain, MRM, and communication guidelines.
∎ Guide the team in preparing knowledge documents, case study, story booklet.
∎ Ensure that service providers entry data into SMILE project database timely and accurately.
∎ Support the team leader in preparing bi-annual and annual project progress reports.
∎ Support the Team Leader to ensure a workplace free of any types of discrimination and identity-based violence.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organisational culture: mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: curriculum vitae and a list of three (3) referees. Please email your application with "Application for Manager- Program Implementation for SMILE Project" as email subject to: bd.recruitment@swisscontact.org

Submission deadline: 20 January 2025

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the final selection process.

Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer.

For detailed Terms of Reference (ToR), please visit the following link: www.swisscontact.org/bangladesh

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email bd.recruitment@swisscontact.org

Company Information:
∎ Swisscontact Bangladesh
∎ House 28, Road 43, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212
∎ Swisscontact, Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is headquartered in Zurich and was founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It is exclusively involved in international co-operation and since 1961 has carried out its own and mandated projects. In Bangladesh, Swisscontact is registered as an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) under NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh.

Address::
∎ House 28, Road 43, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212
∎ Swisscontact, Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is headquartered in Zurich and was founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It is exclusively involved in international co-operation and since 1961 has carried out its own and mandated projects. In Bangladesh, Swisscontact is registered as an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) under NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh.

Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development