Job Description
Title: Program Officer
Company Name: Dhaka Ahsania Mission
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
Published: 1 Sep 2024
Education:
∎ Master’s degree in the field of social science, Development Studies Or, equivalent/ relevant qualification in Disaster Science and Climate Resilience.
∎ Master’s degree in the field of social science, Development Studies Or, equivalent/ relevant qualification in Disaster Science and Climate Resilience.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Professionalism - A solid background in project work and the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and be proactive. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
∎ Communication - Strong analytical and communication (spoken and written both Bengali & English), presentational skills, including the ability to summarize and clearly present complex issues, as well as to support a fruitful dialogue with the Government and Civil society, conducive to the implementation of the program. He/She has demonstrated skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds.
∎ Experienced Leader - Proven track record in program management, preferably within the development or climate change & disaster risk reduction sectors.
∎ Strategic Thinker - Ability to set ambitious goals and develop innovative strategies to achieve them.
∎ Inclusivity Champion - Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and practicing safeguarding principles in leadership.
∎ Financial Acumen - Experience in managing sectors /program budgets and ensuring financial compliance.
∎ Collaborative Partner: Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners, building strong networks for program success.
∎ Key Skills and Competencies:
∎ Able to work with little supervision, focused, well organized, detail oriented;
∎ Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivated, preparedness to work off-time;
∎ Ability to solve problems;
∎ Ability to think strategically and to develop systems, processes, and procedures to meet changing trends;
∎ Ability to develop and manage effective relationships with diverse groups including management, Government entities, donor and concerned stakeholders;
∎ Excellent written/verbal communication skills and writing analytical reports both in Bengali and English as well as ability to interface with diverse technical staff and personnel;
∎ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Office, Excel, PowerPoint, internet access, etc.
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Professionalism - A solid background in project work and the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and be proactive. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
∎ Communication - Strong analytical and communication (spoken and written both Bengali & English), presentational skills, including the ability to summarize and clearly present complex issues, as well as to support a fruitful dialogue with the Government and Civil society, conducive to the implementation of the program. He/She has demonstrated skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds.
∎ Experienced Leader - Proven track record in program management, preferably within the development or climate change & disaster risk reduction sectors.
∎ Strategic Thinker - Ability to set ambitious goals and develop innovative strategies to achieve them.
∎ Inclusivity Champion - Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and practicing safeguarding principles in leadership.
∎ Financial Acumen - Experience in managing sectors /program budgets and ensuring financial compliance.
∎ Collaborative Partner: Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners, building strong networks for program success.
∎ Key Skills and Competencies:
∎ Able to work with little supervision, focused, well organized, detail oriented;
∎ Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivated, preparedness to work off-time;
∎ Ability to solve problems;
∎ Ability to think strategically and to develop systems, processes, and procedures to meet changing trends;
∎ Ability to develop and manage effective relationships with diverse groups including management, Government entities, donor and concerned stakeholders;
∎ Excellent written/verbal communication skills and writing analytical reports both in Bengali and English as well as ability to interface with diverse technical staff and personnel;
∎ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Office, Excel, PowerPoint, internet access, etc.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ As the Program Officer, you will drive the strategic development and implementation of our programs nationwide. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and other directors to set ambitious goals and scale our initiatives. Leading a diverse and talented team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality programs that create tangible evidence, knowledge products, and comprehensive reports for various stakeholders, including donors and government bodies. You will build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, donors, partners, and media, advocating for our mission and mobilizing resources effectively.
∎ As a key member of the Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction Sector of DAM, you will contribute to DAM’s strategic direction in Bangladesh. Upholding our value-based leadership guided by the policies and procedures of DAM, you will foster an inclusive workplace culture and lead by example in both program and team management.
∎ Location: DAM Head Office, Dhaka.
∎ Willingnessto travel across the country as required.
∎ Responsibilities &Context:
∎ The Role
∎ As the Program Officer, you will drive the strategic development and implementation of our programs nationwide. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and other directors to set ambitious goals and scale our initiatives. Leading a diverse and talented team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality programs that create tangible evidence, knowledge products, and comprehensive reports for various stakeholders, including donors and government bodies. You will build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, donors, partners, and media, advocating for our mission and mobilizing resources effectively.
∎ As a key member of the Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction Sector of DAM, you will contribute to DAM’s strategic direction in Bangladesh. Upholding our value-based leadership guided by the policies and procedures of DAM, you will foster an inclusive workplace culture and lead by example in both program and team management.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ • Salary: Tk. 50,000 (Monthly Consolidated)
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Company Information:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission
∎ House # 19, Road # 12 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209.
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a large well-known NGO established in 1958 and works in the fields of education, livelihood, health and human rights thus serves the disadvantaged groups of population towards their improved living.
Address::
∎ House # 19, Road # 12 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209.
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a large well-known NGO established in 1958 and works in the fields of education, livelihood, health and human rights thus serves the disadvantaged groups of population towards their improved living.
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Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2024
Category: NGO/Development
