Job Description
Title: National Coordinator - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Age: at least 28 years
Location: Dhaka
Salary: Tk. 80000 - 90000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 13 May 2024
Education:
∎ Master of Development Studies (MDS)
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 28 years
∎ Qualifications:
∎ Minimum Master’s degree in Development, Gender Studies, Policy and Governance, Disability Studies, Education or relevant subject from Social Science or other related field is essential.
∎ Undergraduate or graduate degree preferably in education, disability studies, humanitarian aid/development or other related field.
∎ Knowledge & Skills:
∎ A thorough understanding of LEAP/TDI/CWBO/IPM and other global initiatives.
∎ Strong Knowledge on social dimension, structure of the government including laws and policies formulation process, power dynamics, government relations.
∎ Theory of change and logical framework development
∎ Database management, statistical skills and ability to critically evaluate data
∎ Supervisor/Management, Interpersonal, organizational savvy, Problem solving, negotiation, communication and collaborative skills, time management, management ability
∎ Solid understanding of Gender and development and current situation in BangladeshSolid understanding of disability rights (including UNCRPD and Bangladesh mechanisms relating to this).
∎ Strong understanding of disability situation in Bangladesh and current GO/NGO mechanisms to address this. Understand the vision, mission of World Vision. Understand the Humanitarian industry
∎ Holistic Understanding of poverty and developmentUnderstanding of knowledge management
∎ Training and facilitation skills
∎ Strong written and oral communication skill
∎ Critical thinking, Creative and innovative thinking skillsCompetent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to influence, network and collaborate with GO/ NGOsStrong analytical skills, political awareness and judgment
∎ Demonstrated collaboration & team building skillsProven ability to write and produce publications
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 5 years’ experience in Sector Coordination in a complex, international organization preferably in NGO context.
∎ At least 5 years of experience in the field of Gender and/or Disability preferably in the Bangladesh NGO context.
∎ Experience of analyzing Government laws/policies for the purpose of policy advocacy.
∎ Proven knowledge and experience on CVA, understanding of social accountability
∎ Professional experience in resource/grants acquisition & management
∎ Extensive experience working with relevant government agencies as well as local and international NGOs
∎ Proven management ability
∎ Proven experience as a team player
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Leading on the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the WVB’s gender action plan with a priority on advancing women’s empowerment through the WVB’s technical programs.
∎ Contributing to an effective national and local response to gender-based violence.
∎ Providing technical support to the program team to build overall technical capacity on activities related to gender analysis and programming focusing on equity, power relations and control of resources.
∎ Providing technical support to the program team to build overall technical capacity on activities related to disability inclusion following twin track approach (specific and mainstreaming).
∎ Influencing national and local level systems and structures for an inclusive and just society for children with disabilities·
∎ Facilitating CVA to ensure good governance practices at all level through capacity building, oversee and evidence building
∎ Analyzing relevant laws and policies related with WVB’s Country Strategy for appropriate policy positioning of WVB. Key Deliverables:
∎ Technical leadership to the program team on activities related to gender integration and sensitization including capacity building, gender analysis and programming.
∎ Follow up implementation of the Gender Policy of World Vision Bangladesh followed by decision making support to Senior Management Team.
∎ Coordinate and provide technical expertise and guidance to all parts of the organization in mainstreaming disability.
∎ Distil and document lessons for policy dialogue, public advocacy and future programming and organize dissemination of learning within the WVB team and with partners· Strengthen networking and advocacy related to disability and Gender.
∎ Analysis relevant public laws and policies in line with WVB’s strategy and promote the policy positioning of WVB.
∎ Strengthen good governance practices by oversee and supporting CVA facilitation process.
∎ The purpose of this position is to contribute to the achievements of objectives and results set out in the Country Strategy by-
∎ Leading on the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the WVB’s gender action plan with a priority on advancing women’s empowerment through the WVB’s technical programs.
∎ Contributing to an effective national and local response to gender-based violence.
∎ Providing technical support to the program team to build overall technical capacity on activities related to gender analysis and programming focusing on equity, power relations and control of resources.
∎ Providing technical support to the program team to build overall technical capacity on activities related to disability inclusion following twin track approach (specific and mainstreaming).
∎ Influencing national and local level systems and structures for an inclusive and just society for children with disabilities·
∎ Facilitating CVA to ensure good governance practices at all level through capacity building, oversee and evidence building
∎ Analyzing relevant laws and policies related with WVB’s Country Strategy for appropriate policy positioning of WVB.
∎ Key Deliverables:
∎ Technical leadership to the program team on activities related to gender integration and sensitization including capacity building, gender analysis and programming.
∎ Follow up implementation of the Gender Policy of World Vision Bangladesh followed by decision making support to Senior Management Team.
∎ Coordinate and provide technical expertise and guidance to all parts of the organization in mainstreaming disability.
∎ Distil and document lessons for policy dialogue, public advocacy and future programming and organize dissemination of learning within the WVB team and with partners· Strengthen networking and advocacy related to disability and Gender.
∎ Analysis relevant public laws and policies in line with WVB’s strategy and promote the policy positioning of WVB.
∎ Strengthen good governance practices by oversee and supporting CVA facilitation process.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, Gratuity, T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ As per the organizational policy
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.
World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.
World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.
Female are specially encourage to apply.
Address::
∎ Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Female are specially encourage to apply.
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Application Deadline: 19 May 2024
Category: NGO/Development
