Job Description

Title: Programme Coordinator, Protection, HCMP

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Maximum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 1 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Masters in Management/ Social Science/ Women and Gender Studies/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Public Administration/ International Relations or any other relevant discipline from any reputed university/institute
∎ Masters in Management/ Social Science/ Women and Gender Studies/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Public Administration/ International Relations or any other relevant discipline from any reputed university/institute

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 8 years of experience in senior management roles working in complex protracted emergencies and in a challenging work environment.
∎ Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment; must be culturally sensitive.
∎ Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious and high-performing teams.
∎ Strong diplomacy skills: ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
∎ Effective communication and presentation skills.
∎ Excellent skills in managing large-scale programmes with high value budgets from a diverse range of donors.
∎ Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards and systems (IHL, Core Humanitarian Standards, ISCG, Protection in Emergencies and key relief sectors.
∎ Strong leadership and management of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting, with skills in guiding, mentoring, coaching and training teams.
∎ Experience of leading, transitioning and scaling up first phase emergency responses into stabilized, multi-sector large scale emergency response operations.
∎ Strong experience in programme development and proven programme development abilities with key donors.
∎ Operational experience of new programme design, participatory programme planning, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including application of SPHERE standards and the Core Humanitarian Standards.
∎ Experience of managing multi-donor funding (Institutional, Appeal, Private) and multi-site programmes.
∎ Team player with excellent communication and strong participatory leadership skills including capacity building and mentoring.
∎ Experience of supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
∎ Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities.
∎ Ability and personal resilience to work in a fast paced, dynamic and pressurized environment
∎ At least 8 years of experience in senior management roles working in complex protracted emergencies and in a challenging work environment.
∎ Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment; must be culturally sensitive.
∎ Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious and high-performing teams.
∎ Strong diplomacy skills: ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
∎ Effective communication and presentation skills.
∎ Excellent skills in managing large-scale programmes with high value budgets from a diverse range of donors.
∎ Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards and systems (IHL, Core Humanitarian Standards, ISCG, Protection in Emergencies and key relief sectors.
∎ Strong leadership and management of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting, with skills in guiding, mentoring, coaching and training teams.
∎ Experience of leading, transitioning and scaling up first phase emergency responses into stabilized, multi-sector large scale emergency response operations.
∎ Strong experience in programme development and proven programme development abilities with key donors.
∎ Operational experience of new programme design, participatory programme planning, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including application of SPHERE standards and the Core Humanitarian Standards.
∎ Experience of managing multi-donor funding (Institutional, Appeal, Private) and multi-site programmes.
∎ Team player with excellent communication and strong participatory leadership skills including capacity building and mentoring.
∎ Experience of supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
∎ Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities.
∎ Ability and personal resilience to work in a fast paced, dynamic and pressurized environment

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support the implementation of BRACs HCMP goals as laid out in the Strategic Action Plan and Joint Response Plan in line with the BRA Strategy in coordination with the HCMP leadership team, respective Directors at BRAC HO. In addition, update sectoral programmes, and sector strategies while remaining relevant to evolving contexts and operational effectiveness.
∎ Support to roll out of all strategic programming initiatives; including but not limited to Research and Development.
∎ Oversee the development of donor and programme sector strategies, including the integration of cross-cutting functions of gender, monitoring and evaluation, cash programming, partnership, disaster risk reduction and advocacy.
∎ Contribute toward the strategic direction of the response and sector strategies through influence of and leadership within inter-agency coordination forums.
∎ Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the HCMP Strategic Action Plan.
∎ Support the Leads, Technical Team and Programme Managers to ensure that programme implementation is managed closely through the development of structured work-plans and approved monitoring plans based on project proposals/Joint Response Plan.
∎ Provide the HCMP leadership team with accurate and up to date advice of developments and opportunities in programme and project implementation together with necessary recommendations for action.
∎ Support the Programme Quality Coordinator in developing, rolling out and monitoring the use of a programme
∎ Leading and overseeing the implementation of a coherent and strategic emergency response by setting the strategic vision and direction for the team.
∎ Ensure the provision of appropriate technical assistance from BRAC’s technical units, or partner agencies as necessary.
∎ In coordination with the HCMP management, pro-actively design and implement fundraising strategies, incorporating donor mapping and communication plans, to ensure that programme sectors are adequately financed.
∎ Support the Grants and Programme Quality/monitoring and evaluation team to ensure that high quality, evidence and needs-based project proposals are developed, according to the Proposal Flowchart and in compliance with donor regulations as well as within the parameters of the Joint Response Plan and HCMP Strategic Action Plan.
∎ Review budget proposals, project proposals and provide overall guidance to ensure quality at all levels.
∎ Review financial and donor reporting before finalization and submission to donors and other stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the adherence of all humanitarian proposals and programs to common humanitarian and recognized technical standards (SPHERE).
∎ Ensure that the protection needs for programme staff are analyzed and addressed appropriately in all programme activities.
∎ Guide and supervise M&E team to carry out real-time monitoring, after-action review and other forms of project monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Networking and stakeholder relationship management:
∎ Play one of the key roles to establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with the key humanitarian agencies and partner organizations.
∎ Represent HCMP in different coordination forums e.g. humanitarian clusters (Protection and Child Protection in Emergencies, etc.).
∎ Consult and coordinate with the team to identify key actors, likeminded consortium/ agencies for roll out advocacy and involve in quick decision making in rapid humanitarian response.
∎ Update Programme Head, Humanitarian Crisis Management Programme on regular basis about programme and other issues.
∎ Support Programme Head through constructive suggestions and consult with other team members for overall development of the programme.
∎ Represent both sectors at different levels of meetings, workshops etc.
∎ Communicate with Consortium/ Networks/ Alliances as per advice from Area Director, HCMP and Other Management Officials when needed.
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of protection monitoring, information dissemination, referrals, legal services, emergency protection assistance, and community-based protection prior to the operational protection strategy and mainstreaming, considering the broader programming as well as the quality of current and future protection programs for both humanitarian and development dynamics. Also leading or supporting the management of relationships with partners where relevant. The Programme Coordinator will lead the development of protection monitoring methodologies, ensure program quality standards, and build staff and partner capacity. He/She will oversee data collection, analysis, and dissemination, inform programming and advocacy, and strengthen BRAC's leadership in the Protection sector/sub-sector by attending meetings and networking with other NGO actors. . This position will also be expected to work effectively across the HCMP to deliver high-quality programmes, promote advocacy and strategic engagement.
∎ Strategic Planning and Implementation:
∎ Support the implementation of BRACs HCMP goals as laid out in the Strategic Action Plan and Joint Response Plan in line with the BRA Strategy in coordination with the HCMP leadership team, respective Directors at BRAC HO. In addition, update sectoral programmes, and sector strategies while remaining relevant to evolving contexts and operational effectiveness.
∎ Support to roll out of all strategic programming initiatives; including but not limited to Research and Development.
∎ Oversee the development of donor and programme sector strategies, including the integration of cross-cutting functions of gender, monitoring and evaluation, cash programming, partnership, disaster risk reduction and advocacy.
∎ Contribute toward the strategic direction of the response and sector strategies through influence of and leadership within inter-agency coordination forums.
∎ Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the HCMP Strategic Action Plan.
∎ Programme Implementation & Monitoring of Programme Activities:
∎ Support the Leads, Technical Team and Programme Managers to ensure that programme implementation is managed closely through the development of structured work-plans and approved monitoring plans based on project proposals/Joint Response Plan.
∎ Provide the HCMP leadership team with accurate and up to date advice of developments and opportunities in programme and project implementation together with necessary recommendations for action.
∎ Support the Programme Quality Coordinator in developing, rolling out and monitoring the use of a programme
∎ Leading and overseeing the implementation of a coherent and strategic emergency response by setting the strategic vision and direction for the team.
∎ Ensure the provision of appropriate technical assistance from BRAC’s technical units, or partner agencies as necessary.
∎ Programme Development, Fund Raising and Reporting:
∎ In coordination with the HCMP management, pro-actively design and implement fundraising strategies, incorporating donor mapping and communication plans, to ensure that programme sectors are adequately financed.
∎ Support the Grants and Programme Quality/monitoring and evaluation team to ensure that high quality, evidence and needs-based project proposals are developed, according to the Proposal Flowchart and in compliance with donor regulations as well as within the parameters of the Joint Response Plan and HCMP Strategic Action Plan.
∎ Review budget proposals, project proposals and provide overall guidance to ensure quality at all levels.
∎ Review financial and donor reporting before finalization and submission to donors and other stakeholders.
∎ Programme Quality and Accountability:
∎ Ensure the adherence of all humanitarian proposals and programs to common humanitarian and recognized technical standards (SPHERE).
∎ Ensure that the protection needs for programme staff are analyzed and addressed appropriately in all programme activities.
∎ Guide and supervise M&E team to carry out real-time monitoring, after-action review and other forms of project monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Networking and stakeholder relationship management:
∎ Play one of the key roles to establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with the key humanitarian agencies and partner organizations.
∎ Represent HCMP in different coordination forums e.g. humanitarian clusters (Protection and Child Protection in Emergencies, etc.).
∎ Consult and coordinate with the team to identify key actors, likeminded consortium/ agencies for roll out advocacy and involve in quick decision making in rapid humanitarian response.
∎ Internal Communication:
∎ Update Programme Head, Humanitarian Crisis Management Programme on regular basis about programme and other issues.
∎ Support Programme Head through constructive suggestions and consult with other team members for overall development of the programme.
∎ Represent both sectors at different levels of meetings, workshops etc.
∎ Communicate with Consortium/ Networks/ Alliances as per advice from Area Director, HCMP and Other Management Officials when needed.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Read Before Apply:

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.

Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Address::
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Application Deadline: 8 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development