Programme Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Programme Coordinator

Company Name: Social and Economic Enhancement Programme

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in any discipline preferably in Social Sciences /Development Studies/ Anthropology/ Economics from any govt. approved university.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Social and Economic Enhancement Programme (SEEP) is a private voluntary development organization with a vision to create a society for children which is free of exploitation, discrimination and violence and supports growth to their highest potential. Established in 1985 with its head office in Dhaka, it is mandated to protect the children.
∎ Programme Background:
∎ SEEP has been working in the urban context for many years with the most vulnerable and marginalized groups to improve their economic and social status by addressing the underlying issues/causes of extreme poverty. Currently, SEEP is going to implement a five years` long (2023 to 2027) livelihood graduation programme in the Dhaka North City Corporation titled: "Green Graduation Programme for Urban Extreme Poor". The programme`s overall goal is to Urban Extreme Poor households can sustainably meet their basic needs and have improved coping strategies through strengthened livelihoods which place value on the natural environment. This programme will be implemented with technical and financial support from Concern Worldwide and Irish Aid.
∎ SEEP is inviting applications from qualified and committed development professionals for the position of Programme Coordinator. This is the contractual position. Reportable to Deputy Executive Director (DED).

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Programme Coordinator will be overall responsible for ensuring high quality implementation of all the components of Green Graduation programme following a gender transformative approach such as promotion of diversified livelihood/income options (through job-placement, micro-enterprise, urban horticulture etc.), financial inclusion, social protection and social empowerment for targeted households living in extreme poverty situations in Dhaka North City Corporation.
∎ Lead and manage the tasks of a diversified programme team efficiently and provide guidance to the team in re-designing of programme interventions based on field assessments in collaboration with technical staff members.
∎ Contribute to assessment and adaptation of Green Graduation programme in the Urban Context including providing technical support to the programme team for selection of right households following agreed selection criteria and process.
∎ Manage programme budget, track expenses and will ensure efficient and effective management of financial and programme resources.
∎ Support internal and external activities related to the programme including donor reviews stakeholders meeting, and learning events.
∎ Lead and guide the team to set up linkages and partnerships with local government stakeholders, financial institutions, NGOs, local elites and/or religious leaders etc.
∎ Represent the organization in the forums/meetings with LEBs and local administration such as with DC Offices, NGOAB, City Corporation, Law Enforcement Agencies etc.
∎ Provide strategic and technical guidance and administrative support to the programme team.
∎ Regularly analyze risk factors including but not limited to urban disaster (fire, water logging, eviction, GBV/VAWG etc.) and will take necessary actions to mitigate potential negative consequences.
∎ Ensure CRM process are in place in the programme interventions area and functioning the process.
∎ Ensure preparation and submission of all types of reporting, documentation; capture best practices and recommend for further improvement of programme quality.

Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of 10 years working experience of managing/leading multi-sectoral livelihood/graduation programme in a National/International organization as a Programme Manager/Coordinator.
∎ Strong reporting and monitoring skills in line with the requirements of donors.
∎ Good written and oral communications skills in English and Bengali
∎ Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
∎ Strong knowledge and understanding on gender, inclusion and equality.
∎ Solid knowledge and experience on administrative & financial management and policy compliances.
∎ Programme has allocation for Motor Cycle for this position and provisions of providing driving training who are interested.
∎ Good communication skills
∎ Good drafting ability
∎ Strong skill in computer applications.
∎ Ability to work under pressure within dead line.
∎ Willingness to work beyond working hours.
∎ Excellent team working skill.
∎ Strong command and communication skills in both spoken and written English & Bangla.
∎ Good general knowledge of the development sector.
∎ Knowledge of the NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and computer skills.
∎ Knowledge of CRM, Safeguarding, Child Rights and Child Protection, Related Laws and Policies.
∎ Capacity on leadership
∎ Report writing and documentation skills

Salary:
∎ Tk. 70000 (Monthly)
∎ (In addition, mobile bill, transportation cost, and festival bonus as per organizational policy).

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 14 Jan 2023

Company Information:
∎ 5 Jan 2023
∎ Social and Economic Enhancement Programme
∎ Business : Promotion and Protection Child Rights

Category: NGO/Development

: Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SEEP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SEEP will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others. SEEP is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly, all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy. SEEP has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.