Programme Officer- Leather

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer- Leather

Company Name: Solidaridad Network Asia

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

Masters/Graduate from the Institute of Leather Engineering and technology and/or fields related to Sustainable Development

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in tannery processing

• Strong problem-solving, data analysis and documentation for project execution is required

• Ability to effectively priorities multiple tasks within a group environment

• Collaborative teamwork will be a necessity for this position

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Excellent command over English (writing and speaking)

Person Specifications & Attributes

• Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment and writing skills in English and Bangla; excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken English are required;

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;

• Work independently with minimal supervision within deadlines;

• Work as part of a team and must ensure effective team alignment and coordination between operational and support functions to ensure overall performance;

• Willingness to work beyond general business hours under extreme pressure

• Respect for gender equity and recognize gender mainstreaming;

Overall Job Description:

The Programme Officer - Leather for the successful implementation of the leather programming in Bangladesh to promote sustainable production technologies aligning with the changing priorities of international standards. S/he will assist the Program Manager to overall coordination and management of leather programming and stakeholders’ relations.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and strategic support from national and regional technical expertise, the Programme officer – Leather will execute the project`s activities, including assisting the implementation processes. S/he will be accountable for delivering results and responsible for achieving the milestones of the project. S/he will execute and manage the field mobilization and operation, ensuring the best optimization of budget, teams, and resources. The Programme Officer – Leather will support the progress of the Programme Manager and evaluate successes and challenges to enhance learning.

The position will be based in Dhaka with occasional field visits to the project operation areas

Duties and Accountabilities:

Program Implementation:

• Support in implementation of best practices and technological interventions in the tanneries

• Provide overall technical support on-the-ground for planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities.

• Assist the team in identification and implementation of scalable pilot demonstrations with successful business cases.

• Collaboratively plan the execution of project activities in alignment to the monitoring plan/key indicators of the project

• Conduct capacity building/trainings/workshops on sustainability aspects within the cluster at regular intervals

Studies, MIS and Reports:

• Coordination with Field coordinators and reflect the information into trackers.

• Assist in articulation of business cases against interventions at ground

• Coordinate baseline surveys, project monitoring and reporting

• Support the preparation and submit brief monthly/quarterly activity reports

• summarizing key activities undertaken, implementation issues/challenges, and planned

• key activities for the coming months aligned to the annual plan for submission to the Team leader.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Regular coordination with the relevant industry stakeholders/ government departments and technical institutes

• Responsible for proper coordination and regular communication with experts,

• consultants and project partners

• Explore opportunities to leverage additional financial resources for the ongoing project

Employment Type: Project based fixed term

Salary & Other Benefits

Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia pay scales and Service Rule. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.