Program Focal- Education for Rohingya Children Project

Job Description

Title: Program Focal- Education for Rohingya Children Project

Company Name: Samaj Kalyan O Unnayan Shangstha (SKUS)

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Education(M.Ed) and/or any other relevant fields.
∎ Skills Required: Budget control, Coordination, excellent reporting, Planning and Designing, Program and or Project Development, PSM, Staff Management

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Coordination, Experienced in donor fund management, Non formal education project implementation, Project Management, Project proposal writing
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Samaj Kallayan O Unnayan Shangstha (SKUS) envisions a peaceful, prosperous and poverty-free society that ensures everyone`s basic needs and rights. SKUS has since the 2017 Rohingya refugee influx worked in Cox`s Bazar district with children and adolescents. SKUS works to provide access to learning opportunities in a safe and protective environment, offer quality teaching/learning and increase refugee/host community participation and engagement in children`s education. Based on children`s and adolescents` rights, SKUS has established quality learning and protection centers with support from different international donors, including UN agencies. SKUS has an agreement with UNICEF for the project of Phase III- Provision of Basic Education Programme for Rohingya Children aged 3-14 years in Cox`s Bazar district based on Learning Competency Framework Approach (LCFA) in Rohingya Camp in Ukhia Upazila under Cox`s Bazar District. SKUS is looking for a suitable candidate for the immediate appointment of Program Focal for the project as mentioned above, supported by UNICEF.
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∎ Purpose of the Job : Under the guidance of the Chief Executive / Program Director, the Program Focal is responsible for the project implementation as per approved PD, budget and Log frame, Development of a project planning, SOP and monitoring strategy , Strategic direction for an appropriate implementation of the project, verification of compliance and Ensure the project achieves its outcome and output as identified in the approved PD
∎ The duration of the contact up to May 1,2022 (High possibility to extend)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ PD development, amendment and project implementation as per design compliance with HACT of UNICEF;
∎ Development of a project planning, SOP and monitoring strategy
∎ Overall responsibility for the project implementation as per approved PD, budget and Log frame
∎ Ensure the project achieves its outcome and output as identified in the approved PD
∎ Ensure all resources of the project are effectively planned and managed through-out the life of the project.
∎ Strategic direction for an appropriate implementation of the project, verification of compliance
∎ Identify problems and risks associated with the timely implementation of activities and suggest appropriate adjustments to activities.
∎ Advocacy and lobbying of higher government authorities, media professionals
∎ Coordination with various stakeholders, including donors, UN agencies, sectors, working group, public and local government representatives
∎ Manage project budget and other resources in line with approved plans and guidelines
∎ Guidance and supervision of the project management to ensure an impact-oriented implementation of the project activities
∎ Regularly attend sector/sub/working group meeting as a representative of SKUS;
∎ Analysis and identification of gaps and their correction with the support of other team members.
∎ Ensure necessary approval from authority to ensure timely project implementation;
∎ Coordination and reporting with UNICEF
∎ Compliance with the requirements and governmental regulations specified in the project contract
∎ Support of project management and other key persons in decision making processes
∎ Conflict management and maintenance of a clean and pleasant working environment in the project office;
∎ Liaison with donor agencies, relevant government official such as DC, RRRC, UNO, CiCs, Site Management Office;
∎ Instructing staff on how to ensure the quality of project documentation from the point of view of its usability also at municipal level.
∎ Development of organisational capacity of the project promoters to develop policies and procedures for the project
∎ Monitoring of project activities, supervision the activities of project staffs
∎ Evaluate activity progress and undertake the needful corrective actions
∎ Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual project activity reports, M&E reports, and other deliverables, as specified in the agreement. Report against the project's targets.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 55 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 5 years of experience in education project implementation
∎ Proven technical knowledge and skills in the field of Education project management
∎ Sound experience of leading on the coordination and writing of donor report.
∎ Excellent knowledge of English and Bengali required (spoken and written)
∎ Prior experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments and proven ability to work as part of a diverse team.
∎ Highly developed relationship building, influencing, negotiating and inter-personal.
∎ Ability to analyze strategic trends and develop appropriate plans and responses to manage risks.
∎ Substantial experience of Programme Cycle Management, including the development and M&E systems, with strong knowledge and practical experience of applying PRA/Participatory Approaches
∎ Proven capacity to supervise, train, mentor and coach staff members
∎ Good communication skill both in written and spoken English
∎ PD development
∎ Proven experience UN agencies fund management especially supported by UNICEF
∎ Good knowledge on UN policies and compliance to project management
∎ Knowledge of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergency (INEE) Minimum Standards.
∎ Understanding the dynamics of children's education and curriculum in the Rohingya context.
∎ Previous experience in Education program in the Rohingya Response is highly desirable as well as sound knowledge of global guidelines of education
∎ A strong commitment to PSEA, code of conduct, child safeguarding, gender-sensitive, inclusive and humanitarian works
∎ Ability to work with the multi-disciplinary team
∎ Flexibility to adapt to new roles, tasks, and situations
∎ Motor Cycle driving license
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 110000 - 129600 (Monthly)
∎ Salary negotiable based on qualification and experience within the range.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ As per project.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 17 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 11 Dec 2022
∎ Samaj Kalyan O Unnayan Shangstha (SKUS)
∎ Address : 110 Shantinagar, Nilufar Building (1st floor), Dhaka-1217.
∎ Web : www.skus-bd.org
∎ Business : SKUS is a non-profit, non-government voluntary organization working since 1995 to improve socio-economic condition of poor and marginalized people to improve socio-economic conditions and remove discrimination and exploitations. SKUS has implementing multidimensional projects on Education, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Health, Nutrition and family planning, Life skills Education, Women empowerment, Water, Sanitation and hygiene, Safe Motherhood, Vulnerable Group Development, EPI and Primary Health Care Project, Safe migration, Emergency relief, early recovery and livelihood support on various disasters, Emergency Rohingya Response, MHPSS, GBV, Technical and vocational training in different part of Bangladesh with assistance from the government, national and international donor agencies.

Note : SKUS has a zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

SKUS also has a zero-tolerance policy on child protection.

Category: NGO/Development

: The person fulfilling the above criteria are requested to send their Resume/ CV along with scan copy of last educational qualification certificate and recent passport size color photograph to [email protected] by December 17, 2022, mentioning the position applied in the subject line. The only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for an interview. Females are especially encouraged to apply.