Job Description

Title: Program Coordinator

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 9 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Master preferably in education/social work/sociology/anthropology or other relevant discipline
∎ Master preferably in education/social work/sociology/anthropology or other relevant discipline

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven experience in Education/Education in Emergency programs for Children is essential; and experience in Rohingya community is highly preferred.
∎ Experience in program/project management and implementation; budget phasing and monitoring
∎ Practical experience in successfully leading, building and strengthening a program team in a dynamic, challenging and changing context;
∎ Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring and building capacity of staff;
∎ Practical experience in facilitating practical training, workshops and learning on these issues outlined in the areas of responsibility for this position.
∎ Deep understanding of the impact and dynamics of children education.
∎ Demonstrated coordination and relationship building skills with community.
∎ Strong ability to respect differences of culture, opinion and lived experiences while upholding children education and right
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, ability to lead and work well in a team setting and with multiple partners.
∎ Strengths in listening, empathy, flexibility, and creativity.
∎ Fluency in English Language is essential
∎ Proven experience in Education/Education in Emergency programs for Children is essential; and experience in Rohingya community is highly preferred.
∎ Experience in program/project management and implementation; budget phasing and monitoring
∎ Practical experience in successfully leading, building and strengthening a program team in a dynamic, challenging and changing context;
∎ Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring and building capacity of staff;
∎ Practical experience in facilitating practical training, workshops and learning on these issues outlined in the areas of responsibility for this position.
∎ Knowledge, Skills & Competences:
∎ Deep understanding of the impact and dynamics of children education.
∎ Demonstrated coordination and relationship building skills with community.
∎ Strong ability to respect differences of culture, opinion and lived experiences while upholding children education and right
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, ability to lead and work well in a team setting and with multiple partners.
∎ Strengths in listening, empathy, flexibility, and creativity.
∎ Fluency in English Language is essential

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Implement education in emergency tailored (CBLF and LC Based) to the needs of the Rohingya community and the host community.
∎ Develop project details implementation plan, budget projection, project implementation guideline & project staff’ workplan
∎ Develop training module, facilitate staff’s capacity development initiative through meeting, training, workshop and on job training
∎ Provide day to day strategic and technical guidance and support to the project team members to quality implementation and facilitate the process monitoring
∎ Provide need-based support to project Accounts personnel, leadership and support in problem solving, key decision making, quality control, technical input and advice as well as planning, executing, monitoring of the project activities.
∎ 70% time given to field for activity monitoring and provide supportive supervision when and as required for quality delivery of the activities.
∎ Supervise, monitor and evaluate the project work and performance of staff and take concrete steps to improve job performance of staff
∎ Ensure and maintain close coordination and working relationship with District Primary Education Officer, Upazila Education Officer, AUEO, Selected Head teacher and teachers of government primary school for project implementation in Host community
∎ Ensure coordination with CiC, Site Management, Camp Focal and other stakeholders for activity implementation in Rohingya community
∎ Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management is implemented for appropriate data analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy; working closely with the Women's Protection & Empowerment Manager and the MEAL Officer.
∎ Ensure coordination between YPSA and Save the children
∎ Directly supervise the project staff
∎ Maintain open, supportive, and professional relationships with all the project team members, YPSA, Save the Children and HI representatives.
∎ Promoting a strong team spirit and providing management support and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform their roles;
∎ Convening the team on a regular basis to review programming, progress, successes and challenges and make timely adjustments to the activities; and reporting back to the Save the Children and YPSA;
∎ Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly report, probation reviews, staff appraisals, annual performance reviews; and provide regular constructive feedback to and coaching develop their skills
∎ Ensure regular communication and close collaboration with the YPSA management focal and Save the Children
∎ Monitor and consolidate information collected from weekly/monthly and staff activity reports; and actively work with the project team to ensure accurate data and information;
∎ Monitor budget spending in line with the spending plans for your sites of operation, work with supervisor in developing remedial plans where necessary to ensure budgets are optimally utilized;
∎ Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans;
∎ Ensure timely submission of monthly and other report to Education Sector and Save the Children
∎ Maintain open and professional relations with all the project team members, promoting a strong & respectful team spirit, ensuring effective communication, and opportunities for debriefing.
∎ Consistently and dedicatedly monitor/assess the safety and security of the team, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to YPSA management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment;
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation and contribution to YPSA as a whole.
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development working in greater Chittagong division including Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA is implementing a project at Ukhiya, Teknaf Upazila in Rohingya and Host Communities under Cox’s Bazar titled “Education Cannot Wait (ECW) funded Multi Year Resilience Program (MYRP) project" in partnership with Save the Children.
∎ Duration: Up to 28 February 2025 (Possibility for extension)
∎ Job location: Ukhiya, Teknaf Cox's Bazar
∎ Job responsibilities:
∎ Implement education in emergency tailored (CBLF and LC Based) to the needs of the Rohingya community and the host community.
∎ Develop project details implementation plan, budget projection, project implementation guideline & project staff’ workplan
∎ Develop training module, facilitate staff’s capacity development initiative through meeting, training, workshop and on job training
∎ Provide day to day strategic and technical guidance and support to the project team members to quality implementation and facilitate the process monitoring
∎ Provide need-based support to project Accounts personnel, leadership and support in problem solving, key decision making, quality control, technical input and advice as well as planning, executing, monitoring of the project activities.
∎ 70% time given to field for activity monitoring and provide supportive supervision when and as required for quality delivery of the activities.
∎ Supervise, monitor and evaluate the project work and performance of staff and take concrete steps to improve job performance of staff
∎ Ensure and maintain close coordination and working relationship with District Primary Education Officer, Upazila Education Officer, AUEO, Selected Head teacher and teachers of government primary school for project implementation in Host community
∎ Ensure coordination with CiC, Site Management, Camp Focal and other stakeholders for activity implementation in Rohingya community
∎ Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management is implemented for appropriate data analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy; working closely with the Women's Protection & Empowerment Manager and the MEAL Officer.
∎ Ensure coordination between YPSA and Save the children
∎ Staff Supervision & Development:
∎ Directly supervise the project staff
∎ Maintain open, supportive, and professional relationships with all the project team members, YPSA, Save the Children and HI representatives.
∎ Promoting a strong team spirit and providing management support and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform their roles;
∎ Convening the team on a regular basis to review programming, progress, successes and challenges and make timely adjustments to the activities; and reporting back to the Save the Children and YPSA;
∎ Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly report, probation reviews, staff appraisals, annual performance reviews; and provide regular constructive feedback to and coaching develop their skills
∎ Ensure regular communication and close collaboration with the YPSA management focal and Save the Children
∎ Monitoring, Reporting, Budget Management:
∎ Monitor and consolidate information collected from weekly/monthly and staff activity reports; and actively work with the project team to ensure accurate data and information;
∎ Monitor budget spending in line with the spending plans for your sites of operation, work with supervisor in developing remedial plans where necessary to ensure budgets are optimally utilized;
∎ Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans;
∎ Ensure timely submission of monthly and other report to Education Sector and Save the Children
∎ Other Duties and Responsibilities:
∎ Maintain open and professional relations with all the project team members, promoting a strong & respectful team spirit, ensuring effective communication, and opportunities for debriefing.
∎ Consistently and dedicatedly monitor/assess the safety and security of the team, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to YPSA management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment;
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation and contribution to YPSA as a whole.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly consolidated Salary: 94,500/-
∎ Monthly consolidated Salary: 94,500/-

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position. Women are actively encouraged to apply.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Note: Emergency 02334470996 (Office time)

Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Application Deadline: 17 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development