Program Officer
Job Description
Title: Program Officer
Company Name: CBM Global
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Social Science / Development Studies/ Development Management/ Disaster Risk Reduction/ Disaster Management/ Climate Change.
∎ Diploma in disability inclusion or equivalent is desirable*.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 4 to 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Permanent Contract/Full-Time
∎ Reports to: Program Manager
∎ Job Overview:
∎ The purpose of the role of Program Officer (PO) is to facilitate all aspects of Project Portfolio management and implementation, quality assurance of implementation processes, plans and budgets, project results, donor reporting, performance management and accountability, in line with all compliance requirements, of CBMG`s approach, policies and procedures. The PO would also monitor high quality and impactful programmes are delivered upholding rights-based approach.
∎ Based: The PO will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She/he will travel frequently (25% of time) to monitor and support the projects located in different geographical location/districts of Bangladesh.
∎ Hours: Full-time
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Coordination: lead to ensure strong coordination with Implementing partners for smooth implementation of project activities
∎ Project development: Support the project development process by engaging in partner assessment, project design jointly with CBMG secretariate, Member Associates, technical advisors, project partners, consultants and co-workers who are connected to the respective project development.
∎ Project Delivery: Ensure project outcomes as quality results required by the program. Develop annual workplan and budget and implement project schedule within set budgets and scope. Provide a key co-ordination and implementation role, ensuring project management standards are followed and deadlines met.
∎ Budgeting: Manage project financial budgets and targets, providing accurate and timely information on expenditure and supports partners in implementing the project and ensures the efficient utilization of budget. Plan and coordinate financial reviews/ assessment of partners in consultation with the finance and respective line managers. PO will manage and monitor the project budget utilization and effectiveness. She/he will assist the finance section in the evaluation of financial statement and accounts abstract and in the preparation of accounts checklists of project.
∎ Communications: Build effective working relationships with project stakeholders, engaging them at each project implementation stage and ensure effective communications at all levels. Ensure organisational communications about project progress and outcomes on timely manner. Anticipate project risks and issues, communicating them to stakeholders, taking action to resolve them. Co-ordinate and provide reports as required on projects for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Project Management Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation: Support partner to conduct baseline, mid-term and evaluation of projects following CBMGs policies and processes. Support planning, advocacy and inclusive development as required particularly on project implementation and documentation. Support partner to develop inclusive knowledge and audio-visual materials
∎ Reporting: review project reports to ensure project activities, outcome as per reporting guideline. Upload all relevant information and reports into global online.
∎ Capacity Building: Identify needs and support to organise training and capacity building for partners and OPDs. She/he would contribute to develop training materials and train the partners on different disability and development aspects as and when appropriate.
∎ Representation: Supports to plan and organize workshops/ trainings in a time bound manner and represent CBMG at conferences, workshops and seminars when assigned.
∎ Championing Change: Inspire enthusiasm, momentum and commitment for outcomes.
∎ Safeguarding: Focuses on self-awareness and behaviour regulation according to the organization policy.
∎ Key outcomes expected from this role:
∎ 1. Projects are implemented as per project proposal and budget.
∎ 2. Strong demonstration of disability inclusion and rights-based approach in program implementation.
∎ 3. Commitment to strengthen OPD engagement by building capacity.
∎ 4. Maintain and uphold warm and professional relationships with partner, donors and other stakeholders.
∎ 5. Take informed decision and regularly update relevant co-workers on important issues.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Person Specification: All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable, and will be assessed from a combination of information provided from the application form and interview process.
∎ CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.
∎ At least 4-5 years of working experience in the social development sector in managing projects with sound knowledge on monitoring and evaluation.
∎ 2-3 years' working Experience in Disability focused INGO, multi-lateral agency or international agencies.
∎ Skills/competencies/personal qualities:
∎ Abide by and display CBM core values in all aspects of work
∎ Flexible and adoptable approach to work demands
∎ Ability to work in teams and collaborate with staff at all levels
∎ Willingness to learn, change and adapt
∎ Well organized with the ability to multitask
∎ Core Competencies:
∎ Establishing focus
∎ Managing performance
∎ Interpersonal effectiveness
∎ Building collaborative relationships
∎ Analytical thinking
∎ Technical expertise
∎ Result orientation
∎ Thoroughness
∎ Business acumen
∎ Qualifications, training, and education:
∎ Good communication skills in English (oral & written)
∎ Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
∎ knowledge of disability and related issues and global developments & cross cutting issues
∎ Experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and financial management in the development sector
∎ Proficiency in business English and Bangla.
∎ Excellent command on MS Word, MS PowerPoint; very good command on MS Excel.
Salary:
∎ Competitive
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ We offer a flexible and working from home culture.
∎ As part of its commitment to its work with people with disabilities, CBM Global aims to help successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and those with health conditions. We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2022
Company Information:
∎ 24 Sep 2022
∎ CBM Global
Category: NGO/Development
