Programme Officer
Job Description
Title: Programme Officer
Company Name: icddr,b
Vacancy: 04
Job Location: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Programme Officer with Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#156/2020)
∎ icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Programme Officer in USAID`s Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh project with 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 managment, expanded prevention and others.
∎ The Programme Officers will report to the Project Coordinator. The position holder will be responsible for conducting 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 within the strategy of icddr,b and organizational values and guidelines. There will be 4 positions who will be based in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Sylhet, and Rajshahi offices with frequent travel to all the field sites and field offices in Bangladesh.
∎ Duties and responsibilities :
∎ Programme Management:
∎ Assist in developing programme implementation plan;
∎ Collect training materials, programme materials and logistics from head office;
∎ Maintain the quality of the ongoing project activities and undertake programme implementation in order to improve processes for ensuring the effective output of the project activities.
∎ Liaison with Govt. NGOs and other stakeholders:
∎ Maintain liaison with Govt. Officials, NTP authority and relevant stakeholders;
∎ Represent the TB programme at the divisional/city corporation level and work to build rapport with all the stakeholders in the assigned area from time to time;
∎ Share findings with Assistant Program Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, COP and other leaders and seek inputs;
∎ Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for submitting to project leads;
∎ Provide comments and follow-up to ensure correct data are reported;
∎ Compile all data to be submitted to the donor quarterly;
∎ Critically assess data quality and address errors;
∎ Supervise field team members and provide directions to ensure the smooth implementation of the work and ensure accurate data flow.
∎ Programme Implementation:
∎ Work in a team to prepare an implementation plan and performance monitoring framework to track progress against timelines and take corrective actions;
∎ Coordinate with NGOs/GoB/UN organizations;
∎ Collaborate with monitoring, evaluation and learning team to support implementation monitoring in order to ensure efficient project implementation.
∎ People Management :
∎ Assist in training staff on project implementation;
∎ Assign work to team and initiate activities as per project plan; supervise the work of the team members;
∎ Coach staff on how to address issues faced during field-work; monitor quality of data collection, and response rates against timelines and programme criteria.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 4 years working experience in the field implementation of development projects. Experience of TB programme implementation will be given preference.
∎ Core Competencies:
∎ Innovation
∎ Ability to make new and useful ideas work
∎ Ability to persuade others to follow
∎ Ability to deal with ambiguity
∎ People Management
∎ Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
∎ Demonstrated leadership ability and team management
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts
∎ Communication
∎ Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
∎ Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
∎ Fluency in English and proficiency in Bangla
∎ 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. 597,150/- 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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