Programme Lead-Climate Resilience (Re- advertisement)
Job Description
Title: Programme Lead-Climate Resilience (Re- advertisement)
Company Name: WaterAid Bangladesh
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Salary: Tk. 193801 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 8 years
Published: 30 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Masters
∎ Master’s preferably in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Economics, Social science or related discipline. Advanced degree from recognised overseas institution/University would be an advantage.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 08 years professional experience in relevant field with 4-5 years of experience of leading a team of professional staff. However, for the fast-track professional growth, years of experience can also be relaxed. The position is only about managing the team but of inspiring and leading them to achieve outcomes through working with partner NGOs at the grassroots.
∎ Must be knowledgeable and have a good understanding of the climate change and WASH context of Bangladesh. Should have strong understanding of the climate change issues and debates.
∎ Experience of working with Local Government Institutions (Union Parishad/ Municipalities/ City Corporation).
∎ An innovative problem solver and has a natural knack to identify challenges and risks to programme/project implementation address those challenges and risks as needed.
∎ Experience of implementing programmes/project through partnership with national NGOs is a must.
∎ Experience in policy/strategy/ action plan formulation, report/article writing and documentation.
∎ Courage for multi-tasking ability to produce results individually as need and through teamwork within tight deadlines.
∎ Ability of performing in a multi-sectoral environment.
∎ Ability to identify priorities, design programs and produce deliverables with minimal supervision.
∎ Analytical ability to analyze policies, strategies and can extract advocacy and influential agenda for the WA
∎ Work experience with Government/ Development Partners and INGOs and/or good understanding of Government and Development Partner’s work environment would be an added advantage
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 08 years professional experience in relevant field with 4-5 years of experience of leading a team of professional staff. However, for the fast-track professional growth, years of experience can also be relaxed. The position is only about managing the team but of inspiring and leading them to achieve outcomes through working with partner NGOs at the grassroots.
∎ Skills and Competencies:
∎ Must be knowledgeable and have a good understanding of the climate change and WASH context of Bangladesh. Should have strong understanding of the climate change issues and debates.
∎ Experience of working with Local Government Institutions (Union Parishad/ Municipalities/ City Corporation).
∎ An innovative problem solver and has a natural knack to identify challenges and risks to programme/project implementation address those challenges and risks as needed.
∎ Experience of implementing programmes/project through partnership with national NGOs is a must.
∎ Experience in policy/strategy/ action plan formulation, report/article writing and documentation.
∎ Courage for multi-tasking ability to produce results individually as need and through teamwork within tight deadlines.
∎ Ability of performing in a multi-sectoral environment.
∎ Ability to identify priorities, design programs and produce deliverables with minimal supervision.
∎ Analytical ability to analyze policies, strategies and can extract advocacy and influential agenda for the WA
∎ Work experience with Government/ Development Partners and INGOs and/or good understanding of Government and Development Partner’s work environment would be an added advantage
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the Climate change and WASH programme – which is one of the core portfolios of the organisation.
∎ Ensure achievements of the outcomes of CR programme as set out in the Country Programme Strategy through team members with high standards.
∎ Guide and inspire team members/ colleagues to deliver and implement projects under the CR programmes with required quality and within time.
∎ Develop and uphold the strategic relationships with stakeholder that include partner NGOs, GoB officials at the local and national levels.
∎ Ensures WaterAid Bangladesh’s visibility while working with the Government of Bangladesh entities (Ministries/departments/institutions/LGIs) at the national and local levels.
∎ Guiding, managing, and facilitating team members towards succeeding the common goals ensuring that workplans are adhered to outputs and outcomes are achieved with quality. Coaching team members to grow - upholding their motivation to deliver high performance.
∎ Ensure proper Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning activities are place for the programme/projects. Especially concentrate on developing learning documents to promote the good/best practices of WaterAid Bangladesh with the sector actors to highlight the CR WASH programme outcomes and technologies.
∎ Support Policy Advocacy initiatives especially at the local level where the projects are being implemented and ensure WaterAid Bangladesh presence and visibility. Support national level policy advocacy.
∎ As a member of Extended Management Team (EMT), support the Senior Management Team (SMT) in taking strategic decisions and implementing/cascading decisions of SMT with her/his line management.
∎ Be aware of challenges, constraints and risk to project implementation at the local and national level and escalate to SMT as and when needed.
∎ In addition to above any other responsibilities assigned by the line manager to be done for the interest of WAB
∎ Job Purpose
∎ The Programme Lead for WaterAid Bangladesh’s "Advancing Climate Resilient and Inclusive WASH" programme will drive efforts to strengthen climate-resilient WASH systems, achieving key outcomes in alignment with the Country Programme Strategy. This role includes leading implementation, supporting a high-performing team and partners, and working with strategic stakeholders to benefit climate-vulnerable communities. As a knowledge leader, the Programme Lead will enhance capacity among local government, private sector, and programme staff on WASH and climate governance, and collaborate with the Business Development Team to design impactful projects.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Lead the Climate change and WASH programme – which is one of the core portfolios of the organisation.
∎ Ensure achievements of the outcomes of CR programme as set out in the Country Programme Strategy through team members with high standards.
∎ Guide and inspire team members/ colleagues to deliver and implement projects under the CR programmes with required quality and within time.
∎ Develop and uphold the strategic relationships with stakeholder that include partner NGOs, GoB officials at the local and national levels.
∎ Ensures WaterAid Bangladesh’s visibility while working with the Government of Bangladesh entities (Ministries/departments/institutions/LGIs) at the national and local levels.
∎ Guiding, managing, and facilitating team members towards succeeding the common goals ensuring that workplans are adhered to outputs and outcomes are achieved with quality. Coaching team members to grow - upholding their motivation to deliver high performance.
∎ Ensure proper Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning activities are place for the programme/projects. Especially concentrate on developing learning documents to promote the good/best practices of WaterAid Bangladesh with the sector actors to highlight the CR WASH programme outcomes and technologies.
∎ Support Policy Advocacy initiatives especially at the local level where the projects are being implemented and ensure WaterAid Bangladesh presence and visibility. Support national level policy advocacy.
∎ As a member of Extended Management Team (EMT), support the Senior Management Team (SMT) in taking strategic decisions and implementing/cascading decisions of SMT with her/his line management.
∎ Be aware of challenges, constraints and risk to project implementation at the local and national level and escalate to SMT as and when needed.
∎ In addition to above any other responsibilities assigned by the line manager to be done for the interest of WAB
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary & Benefits
∎ Monthly gross salary BDT 193,801/-. In addition, festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, life insurance for self, health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. are applicable as per policy provision.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
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Company Information:
∎ WaterAid Bangladesh
∎ House 97/B, Road 25, Block-A, Banani, Dhaka-1213
Address::
∎ House 97/B, Road 25, Block-A, Banani, Dhaka-1213
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 10 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
