Programme Assistant
Job Description
Title: Programme Assistant
Company Name: icddr,b
Vacancy: 10
Job Location: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in any discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Programme Assistant with Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#157/2020)
∎ icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Programme Assistant, USAID`s Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh project with the Programme for Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division. The appointment will be made on a Fixed Term basis for 1 year which is renewable depending on the performance and availability of funds.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh project will develop a dynamic, strategic, and fresh approach to accelerate Bangladesh's fight against TB. The solutions will be aimed at creating an environment aligned with the universal health coverage (UHC) vision and focused on defined priority areas - increased TB detection, decentralized DR-TB management, improved child TB management, expanded prevention and others.
∎ The Programme Assistants will report to the Project Coordinator. The position holders will be responsible for supporting the programme implementation in the field sites by coordinating with GoB, NGOs and other stakeholders, within the objective of enabling effective output of smooth implementation of TB project and the strategy of icddr,b and organizational values and guidelines. There will be 10 positions that will be based in different districts of Dhaka, Sylhet, and Rajshahi divisions with frequent travel to all the field sites and field offices in Bangladesh.
∎ Duties and responsibilities :
∎ Programme Management Support:
∎ Assist in developing programme management plan;
∎ Collect training materials, programme materials and logistics from head office;
∎ Maintain the quality of the ongoing project activities.
∎ Liaison with Govt. NGOs and other stakeholders
∎ Maintain liaison with Govt. Officials, NTP authority, and relevant stakeholders within the designated area;
∎ Representing the ACTB project at the district level and work to build rapport with all the stakeholders in the assigned division from time to time;
∎ Share findings with Assistant Program Managers, Program Manager, Project Coordinator and other leaders and seek inputs;
∎ Provide support to the Assistant Program Managers in assessing data quality and address errors.
∎ Programme Implementation and support:
∎ Work in a team to prepare a work plan and performance framework as instructed by the Programme Officers;
∎ Coordinating with NGOs/GoB/UN organization staff at the designated area;
∎ Collaborate with monitoring, evaluation, and learning team to support implementation monitoring in order to ensure efficient project implementation.
∎ Logistics support for implementation
∎ Assist in training staff on project implementation;
∎ Support in team and initiate activities as per project plan.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 3 years working experience in the field implementation of development programs. Experience with the implementation of TB program activities will be an added advantage.
∎ Core Competencies:
∎ Innovation
∎ Ability to deal with ambiguity
∎ Communication:
∎ Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
∎ Excellent written and oral communication skills
∎ Proficiency in both English and Bengali
∎ Delivery
∎ Excellent organization skills
∎ Possesses a drive for excellence
∎ Technical/Functional:
∎ Knowledge Management:
∎ Excellent working knowledge with NGOs
∎ Knowledge on Health System of Bangladesh
∎ Knowledge of culture practiced by sexual minority
∎ Project Management:
∎ Programme Implementation
∎ Liaison with GoB Officials
∎ Administration Management:
∎ Proven skills on budgeting and expenditure monitoring
∎ Knowledge of Administrative Policies and Procedures
∎ *The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.
Salary:
∎ Annual Tk. 375,440/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.
Application Deadline: 22 Oct 2020
Company Information:
∎ 15 Oct 2020
∎ icddr,b
∎ Business : icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. Policy-makers and practitioners utilize our evidence and expertise to improve health outcomes and prevent premature death and disability worldwide. Established more than 50 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 22nd Oct 2020
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