Title: Programme Officer-SC-1 -CIRCLE Project
Company Name: Cordaid
Vacancy: 01
Age: Na
Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)
Salary: --
Experience:
Master’s in any discipline·
At least 5 years’ experience in the development field on Capacity development.
Experience of working with Government agencies, those including City Corporation, Municipality, District Administration, would be highly appreciated and preferred.
Organize events and Capacity Development events involving different relevant actors involving Government agencies.
Good communication skills specifically presentation and capacity building of the staff.
Experience working with government/governance stakeholders at a local level.
Experience working within the NGO context at a field level.
Experience in preparing the standard reporting, presentation and communication with the different forum, donors and stakeholders following the standard and languages.
Strong understanding and networking on the waste management sectors of Bangladesh especially donors understanding, INGOs, government, private sectors, business association etc.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Orient the project activities to the relevant stakeholders:
Programme Officer – SC-1 will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as city corporations, waste processing companies, waste aggregators associations, WASH sector, waste management committees, local elites, and waste aggregators and collectors.
Organize consultative workshops and inception meetings to sensitize and engage stakeholders.
He/ she will be responsible to ensure that project outcomes and results are communicated effectively to all relevant parties, establish and maintain relationships with public-private sectors and other partner organizations/stakeholders.
Strengthen associations for informal waste collectors (waste aggregators, waste pickers, brokers, etc.).
Implement the project activities in time:
Assist the Project Coordinator in preparing project-based planning and ensuring timely project implementation.
Oversee the formation of clusters in project areas and build relationships with waste value chain actors.
Ensure the capacity building of waste collectors, aggregators, and associations through training and workshops, implement real-time tracking systems for plastic waste and PET bottle collection.
Supervise the timely collection of Polyethene packets, PET bottles/plastic and provide processing training for waste aggregators and Bhangari.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learnings and Reporting:
Develop the detailed implementation plan (DIP)/ monthly activity plan in close collaboration with Project Coordinator.
Closely monitor the achievements against target and ensure quality work.
Provide feedback to achieve the target in time, conduct performance evaluations of the project and provide feedback to the Project Coordinator and project teams.
Conduct participatory needs assessments and develop action plans based on findings.
Regularly monitor the progress of Polyethene packets, PET bottle collection and supply to companies.
Prepare quarterly, interim, and final project assessment reports, and other documentation as required.
Ensure timely reporting of field activities and maintain effective communication with donors regarding project progress and challenges.
Communication, Coordination and linkage:
Maintain effective communication with donors regarding project progress and challenges.
Develop and disseminate communication materials (advertisements, posters/stickers, audio-visuals, etc.) through print and electronic media, including social media.
Develop ToR, PR, and engage with other documentation, maintain communication with vendors for others reporting.
Support the arrangement of learning dissemination workshops to share project results as a lobby and advocacy initiative to sensitize stakeholders, specifically the city corporation.
Conduct campaigns to raise mass awareness about proper plastic waste disposal.
Personnel /Staff Management:
Supervise Community Volunteers and support their capacity building through training, orientation, coaching, and meetings.
Identify and address challenges faced by community mobilizers and develop solutions to overcome obstacles and improve performance.
Supervise the community mobilizers to implement the activities in time.
Leads and coaches the multidisciplinary, intercultural and inter-gender project team on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the management style of Cordaid.
Focused on productivity, the professional development of staff and employee satisfaction.
Coaches staff and leaves room for professional freedom to determine how to execute the work.
Builds on the strengths and talents of staff members to improve team performance.
Sub-office management:
Coordinates with different projects in the sub-office including security management and the management of support staff.
Oversee the management of the sub-office and ensure it operates efficiently.
Maintain an organized and functional work environment to support project activities.
Integrity:
Showcases integrity standards as outlined in Cordaid’s integrity policies. Fulfills integrity responsibilities as outlined in Cordaid’s Integrity Framework and Standard Operating Procedures.
Actively contributes to a safe environment within their scope of influence by encouraging dialogue, trust, as well as understanding and adherence to Cordaid’s integrity standards and procedures.
Establish complaint and feedback mechanisms to ensure project accountability and transparency.
Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders to foster team harmony.
Other duties/additional tasks:
Support supervisor in modifications of work plan and implementation modality to achieve the results of the project.
Support her/his supervisor and Finance & Admin Officer to as per need.