Job Description

Title: Programme Manager- Livelihood

Company Name: Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office

Vacancy: 01

Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 17 Apr 2024

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Graduated/Post-Graduated in development studies, economics, agriculture, management, or any other relevant subject from recognized universities.
∎ Evidence of continuous professional development.
∎ Proven experience in leading, developing and implementing development and humanitarian programmes, in education, Livelihoods, Water-sanitation, DRR, child protection and climate change in Myanmar and/or in the region.
∎ Previous experience in working with Government agencies, NGOs and providing support to partners.
∎ Experience of developing and successfully implementing departmental work plans and budgets to accomplish organizational objectives.Experience of procurement.
∎ Proven experience in reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programmes, using quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches.
∎ Proven experience of leading, managing and supervising a diverse programme team including distance management.
∎ A track record of capacity building, and promoting learning and development activities, including delivering training and coaching to staff.
∎ Substantial experience in managing resources and external relationships with a range of people and organizations, including promoting effective partnerships.
∎ Demonstrable experience of successfully growing funding from institutional donors, including EC, ECHO, UN and FCDO.
∎ Knowledge or appreciation of the country in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.
∎ Demonstrable experience of developing quality proposals and Project Completion Reporting with impact assessment, for a variety of donors.
∎ Technical competence in needs assessments and report writing in English.
∎ Technical competence in project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Knowledge of business development and resource management.
∎ Strong understanding on different TVET programme specially Workplace Based Training (WBT) model, 360 hours short course and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mood.
∎ Contemporary understanding of issues and challenges facing international development and humanitarian organizations.
∎ Strong knowledge of Market System development (MSD) approach.Strong understanding on different ongoing government programme i.e. ASSET project funded by World bank, Social Development Foundation (SDF) funded by World Bank and EARN project.
∎ IT literate with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Knowledge of local language will be desirable.
∎ Strong people and team management skills including managing people at a distance.
∎ Good networking, influencing and negotiation skills.
∎ Excellent problem-solving skills, with the willingness to deal with problems as they arise.
∎ Proven analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
∎ A strong network of contacts in relevant fields.
∎ Ability to work with minimal supervision both at operational and strategic levels.
∎ Ability to produce results in a challenging environment within tight deadlines and budgets.
∎ Ability and willingness to work closely with others as part of a diverse team and on your own initiative.
∎ Ability to deal with difficult situations and conflict with tact and required sensitivity.
∎ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
∎ Willingness to transfer to other departments/ projects/locations as required.
∎ Willingness and availability to travel remote programmatic sites within the country and overseas.
∎ Graduated/Post-Graduated in development studies, economics, agriculture, management, or any other relevant subject from recognized universities.
∎ Evidence of continuous professional development.
∎ Proven experience in leading, developing and implementing development and humanitarian programmes, in education, Livelihoods, Water-sanitation, DRR, child protection and climate change in Myanmar and/or in the region.
∎ Previous experience in working with Government agencies, NGOs and providing support to partners.
∎ Experience of developing and successfully implementing departmental work plans and budgets to accomplish organizational objectives.Experience of procurement.
∎ Proven experience in reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programmes, using quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches.
∎ Proven experience of leading, managing and supervising a diverse programme team including distance management.
∎ A track record of capacity building, and promoting learning and development activities, including delivering training and coaching to staff.
∎ Substantial experience in managing resources and external relationships with a range of people and organizations, including promoting effective partnerships.
∎ Demonstrable experience of successfully growing funding from institutional donors, including EC, ECHO, UN and FCDO.
∎ Knowledge or appreciation of the country in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.
∎ Demonstrable experience of developing quality proposals and Project Completion Reporting with impact assessment, for a variety of donors.
∎ Technical competence in needs assessments and report writing in English.
∎ Technical competence in project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Knowledge of business development and resource management.
∎ Strong understanding on different TVET programme specially Workplace Based Training (WBT) model, 360 hours short course and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mood.
∎ Contemporary understanding of issues and challenges facing international development and humanitarian organizations.
∎ Strong knowledge of Market System development (MSD) approach.Strong understanding on different ongoing government programme i.e. ASSET project funded by World bank, Social Development Foundation (SDF) funded by World Bank and EARN project.
∎ IT literate with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Knowledge of local language will be desirable.
∎ Strong people and team management skills including managing people at a distance.
∎ Good networking, influencing and negotiation skills.
∎ Excellent problem-solving skills, with the willingness to deal with problems as they arise.
∎ Proven analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
∎ A strong network of contacts in relevant fields.
∎ Ability to work with minimal supervision both at operational and strategic levels.
∎ Ability to produce results in a challenging environment within tight deadlines and budgets.
∎ Ability and willingness to work closely with others as part of a diverse team and on your own initiative.
∎ Ability to deal with difficult situations and conflict with tact and required sensitivity.
∎ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
∎ Willingness to transfer to other departments/ projects/locations as required.
∎ Willingness and availability to travel remote programmatic sites within the country and overseas.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Manage and develop staff performance effectively through setting SMART performance objectives, providing developmental feedback in monthly one to one meeting, providing orientation, training, coaching and support based on staff’s performance needs, delegating authority where appropriate, and conducting annual appraisals based on the “PACE” framework.
∎ In coordination with technical team, build the capacity of staff in key project management principles, tools and approaches and ensure that these new skills are utilized on the job.
∎ Prepare and implement fit for purpose periodic work plans and budgets, and assist the Head of Programmes (HoP) in developing and implementing country strategy and objectives.
∎ Provide intellectual vision and strategic direction to ensure all programmes are in line with MA strategic priorities and objectives.
∎ Lead, facilitate and manage different livelihoods focused ongoing projects such as King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Programme (KAAP) for Urban Ultra Poor (UUP) along with other projects.
∎ Support the implementation of CO Country strategy and maintain oversight of financial and people resourcing for the Humanitarian response.
∎ Assist the HoP and Country Director in the compilation of the Annual Report.Programme/Project Development, Implementation and Management-
∎ Oversee the implementation (including scope, budget, action plans, timeline, staff, procurement, risks, communications, training, technical assistance, grant management, compliance, etc.) of all programmes/projects in the country, to ensure programmes are meeting their proposed aims and objectives on time and within budget, with high quality outputs for beneficiaries, and satisfaction for donors and other stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the delivery of CO programme with demonstrable positive impact, ensuring that programmes meet overall quality and learning standards, and implementation is adapted promptly to security developments in the country.
∎ Ensure that the design and implementation of CO’s programmes/projects complies with all relevant policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
∎ Ensure that programmes and projects are implemented in a consultative, participative and gender sensitive way, with particular focus on safeguarding requirements.
∎ Conduct regular supervision of projects and provide technical support where necessary to ensure consistent quality and impact.
∎ Proactively propose suitable and effective projects based on needs assessments.
∎ Develop necessary programme policies and procedures to improve programme implementation.Programme/Project Monitoring and Evaluation-
∎ Work closely with the MEAL Manager to ensure robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities are planned and undertaken as part of all programmes/project implementation, and that evidence of impact is documented and disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
∎ Effectively lead the programme team and coordinate between programmes/projects in order to develop, finalize and closely monitor programme work plans and budgets, ensuring that all activities are appropriately budgeted and that costs are kept within agreed budgets.
∎ Programme/Project Reporting-Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the projects and programmes (both activity and financial).
∎ Arrange impact assessment initiatives and ensure effective reporting and communications of project/programme impacts with stakeholders within and outside the country.
∎ Prepare and/or review draft proposals, reports, and other programme/project related documents to ensure quality, accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
∎ Ensure timely submission of all project proposals and reports to the relevant stakeholders, such as CD, HQ, Donors, and International Agencies.Maintaining and Building Donor and Partner relations, and Fundraising-
∎ Work closely with the HoP to diversify funding sources for ongoing activities and new programmes through developing existing or new relationships with donors and other key partners including government fund.
∎ Maintain effective partner grants and reports monitoring system, ensuring adherence to CO’s policies and procedures on partner management.
∎ Develop, facilitate and maintain links with civil society (including non-implementing partners), the private sector, academic/knowledge institutions and governments, which can be used to enhance CO’s work, and identify key partners to collaborate with on programme delivery.
∎ Ensure excellent accountability and service delivery to beneficiaries, incorporating feedback and complaint mechanisms, and high levels of community participation in project designs, implementation and evaluation.
∎ Networking and Representation-
∎ Represent the organization and proactively network at key forums/events in order to build credibility of CO through visibility of its work and a good network of key contacts in the government, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, the media, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ General-
∎ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of effective programme implementation and development.
∎ Comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
∎ Champion our values of compassion, empowerment, justice for all and accountability when performing your work.
∎ Perform any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ The Programme Manager (PM)-Livelihood, will manage and co-ordinate the effective and efficient development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all Country Office (CO) programmes and projects, ensuring that these respond to current development and Livelihoods trends.
∎ Leadership, Planning, Management and Development-
∎ Manage and develop staff performance effectively through setting SMART performance objectives, providing developmental feedback in monthly one to one meeting, providing orientation, training, coaching and support based on staff’s performance needs, delegating authority where appropriate, and conducting annual appraisals based on the “PACE” framework.
∎ In coordination with technical team, build the capacity of staff in key project management principles, tools and approaches and ensure that these new skills are utilized on the job.
∎ Prepare and implement fit for purpose periodic work plans and budgets, and assist the Head of Programmes (HoP) in developing and implementing country strategy and objectives.
∎ Provide intellectual vision and strategic direction to ensure all programmes are in line with MA strategic priorities and objectives.
∎ Lead, facilitate and manage different livelihoods focused ongoing projects such as King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Programme (KAAP) for Urban Ultra Poor (UUP) along with other projects.
∎ Support the implementation of CO Country strategy and maintain oversight of financial and people resourcing for the Humanitarian response.
∎ Assist the HoP and Country Director in the compilation of the Annual Report.
∎ Programme/Project Development, Implementation and Management-
∎ Oversee the implementation (including scope, budget, action plans, timeline, staff, procurement, risks, communications, training, technical assistance, grant management, compliance, etc.) of all programmes/projects in the country, to ensure programmes are meeting their proposed aims and objectives on time and within budget, with high quality outputs for beneficiaries, and satisfaction for donors and other stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the delivery of CO programme with demonstrable positive impact, ensuring that programmes meet overall quality and learning standards, and implementation is adapted promptly to security developments in the country.
∎ Ensure that the design and implementation of CO’s programmes/projects complies with all relevant policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
∎ Ensure that programmes and projects are implemented in a consultative, participative and gender sensitive way, with particular focus on safeguarding requirements.
∎ Conduct regular supervision of projects and provide technical support where necessary to ensure consistent quality and impact.
∎ Proactively propose suitable and effective projects based on needs assessments.
∎ Develop necessary programme policies and procedures to improve programme implementation.
∎ Programme/Project Monitoring and Evaluation-
∎ Work closely with the MEAL Manager to ensure robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities are planned and undertaken as part of all programmes/project implementation, and that evidence of impact is documented and disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
∎ Effectively lead the programme team and coordinate between programmes/projects in order to develop, finalize and closely monitor programme work plans and budgets, ensuring that all activities are appropriately budgeted and that costs are kept within agreed budgets.
∎ Programme/Project Reporting-Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the projects and programmes (both activity and financial).
∎ Arrange impact assessment initiatives and ensure effective reporting and communications of project/programme impacts with stakeholders within and outside the country.
∎ Prepare and/or review draft proposals, reports, and other programme/project related documents to ensure quality, accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
∎ Ensure timely submission of all project proposals and reports to the relevant stakeholders, such as CD, HQ, Donors, and International Agencies.
∎ Maintaining and Building Donor and Partner relations, and Fundraising-
∎ Work closely with the HoP to diversify funding sources for ongoing activities and new programmes through developing existing or new relationships with donors and other key partners including government fund.
∎ Maintain effective partner grants and reports monitoring system, ensuring adherence to CO’s policies and procedures on partner management.
∎ Develop, facilitate and maintain links with civil society (including non-implementing partners), the private sector, academic/knowledge institutions and governments, which can be used to enhance CO’s work, and identify key partners to collaborate with on programme delivery.
∎ Ensure excellent accountability and service delivery to beneficiaries, incorporating feedback and complaint mechanisms, and high levels of community participation in project designs, implementation and evaluation.
∎ Networking and Representation-
∎ Represent the organization and proactively network at key forums/events in order to build credibility of CO through visibility of its work and a good network of key contacts in the government, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, the media, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ General-
∎ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of effective programme implementation and development.
∎ Comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
∎ Champion our values of compassion, empowerment, justice for all and accountability when performing your work.
∎ Perform any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity, Insurance
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Company Information:
∎ Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office
∎ House# 13, Road# 27, Block- J, Banani Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.

Address::
∎ House# 13, Road# 27, Block- J, Banani Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 27 Apr 2024

Category: NGO/Development