Job Description
Title: Program Officer
Company Name: BEDO
Vacancy: 4
Age: at most 35 years
Location: Rajshahi
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
Published: 26 Nov 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from a government-recognized institution (HSC may be considered for highly experienced candidates).
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from a government-recognized institution (HSC may be considered for highly experienced candidates).
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Minimum 3 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably with an NGO in the Rajshahi context.
∎ Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects will be preferred.
∎ Maximum age limit: 35 years (flexible for exceptionally qualified candidates).
∎ Have valid driving license and willingness to drive motorcycle.
∎ Strong organizational and project management skills.
∎ Proficiency in documenting and reporting.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to build and lead teams effectively.
∎ Knowledge of the local context in Rajshahi and health programming.
∎ Minimum 3 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably with an NGO in the Rajshahi context.
∎ Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects will be preferred.
∎ Maximum age limit: 35 years (flexible for exceptionally qualified candidates).
∎ Have valid driving license and willingness to drive motorcycle.
∎ Strong organizational and project management skills.
∎ Proficiency in documenting and reporting.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to build and lead teams effectively.
∎ Knowledge of the local context in Rajshahi and health programming.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 1Project Implementation
∎ Develop field-level implementation plans and ensure timely execution of project activities, including health camps and telemedicine services.
∎ Conduct field visits to monitor progress and address challenges.
∎ Coordinate with local stakeholders, including authorities, NGOs, and community groups, to ensure smooth implementation.
∎ 2Documentation and Reporting
∎ Regularly document project progress, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Prepare and submit periodic reports to donors and stakeholders in compliance with organizational requirements.
∎ Documented all kinds of program files and records regularly.
∎ Proficiency in documenting and reporting.
∎ 3Training and Capacity Building
∎ Conduct training sessions for staff and awareness programs for communities to enhance capacity and engagement.
∎ 4Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Monitor project activities to assess effectiveness and recommend necessary improvements.
∎ 5Budget Management
∎ Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports to ensure transparency.
∎ 6Communication and Coordination
∎ Maintain effective communication with donors, government offices, and stakeholders.
∎ Represent the organization in local meetings, workshops, and events to strengthen partnerships.
∎ Regularly communicate with government health staff and CBO staff to ensure good coordination in field-level activities.
∎ 7Community Engagement and Risk Management
∎ Foster community participation and align project activities with local needs.
∎ Identify and address potential project challenges and risks proactively.
∎ Reportable to: Project Coordinator
∎ Position Overview
∎ The Program officer will oversee the implementation of the Sushastho Maitree Project in Rajshahi District, ensuring effective project planning, monitoring & evaluation and stakeholder engagement. The role involves monitoring project activities and ensuring capacity building training, documentation & reporting and submitting to concern authorities and donor in regularly. Ensure any tasks assign by the organization.
∎ Job Location: Rajshahi, Bangladesh with frequent field visits in the project areas.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ 1Project Implementation
∎ Develop field-level implementation plans and ensure timely execution of project activities, including health camps and telemedicine services.
∎ Conduct field visits to monitor progress and address challenges.
∎ Coordinate with local stakeholders, including authorities, NGOs, and community groups, to ensure smooth implementation.
∎ 2Documentation and Reporting
∎ Regularly document project progress, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Prepare and submit periodic reports to donors and stakeholders in compliance with organizational requirements.
∎ Documented all kinds of program files and records regularly.
∎ Proficiency in documenting and reporting.
∎ 3Training and Capacity Building
∎ Conduct training sessions for staff and awareness programs for communities to enhance capacity and engagement.
∎ 4Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Monitor project activities to assess effectiveness and recommend necessary improvements.
∎ 5Budget Management
∎ Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports to ensure transparency.
∎ 6Communication and Coordination
∎ Maintain effective communication with donors, government offices, and stakeholders.
∎ Represent the organization in local meetings, workshops, and events to strengthen partnerships.
∎ Regularly communicate with government health staff and CBO staff to ensure good coordination in field-level activities.
∎ 7Community Engagement and Risk Management
∎ Foster community participation and align project activities with local needs.
∎ Identify and address potential project challenges and risks proactively.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Tk. 25,000 (Monthly)
∎ Festival bonus and other benefits will be providing as per project Budget.
∎ Project-based/contractual
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Rajshahi
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated CV (not exceeding four pages) along with a cover letter detailing their suitability for the position. Applications can be submitted hard copy to The HR & Admin Office, BEDO, 19/3, D-2, Rahman Lusid Tower, Kakrail, Dhaka or The Admin Officer, Regional Office, Boalia Bypass Road, BEDO, Naogaon. Please mention the position title on the top of the envelope. The deadline for submission is 6 December 2024.
∎ About BEDO
∎ Established in 1993, BEDO is a leading non-governmental organization with over 31 years of experience improving lives across Bangladesh. The organization has worked extensively in sectors such as health and nutrition, youth development, women empowerment, education, water and sanitation, climate change, food security, and microfinance.
∎ Project
∎ BEDO is implementing the Sushastho Maitree Project, a two-year health program in Rajshahi City Corporation, Baghmara Upazila (16 unions), Tanore Upazila (7 unions), and Mohanpur Upazila (6 unions). The project aims to improve the health and well-being of marginalized and underserved populations in urban and peri-urban areas of the Rajshahi district. This initiative is supported by BRAC under the USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project.
Company Information:
∎ BEDO
∎ BEDO Central office 8/6 Segun Bagicha (3rd floor), Dhaka 1000
Address::
∎ BEDO Central office 8/6 Segun Bagicha (3rd floor), Dhaka 1000
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Dec 2024
Category: NGO/Development
