Title: Programme Officer
Company Name: WaterAid Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree preferably in Social/ Environmental Sciences and Development Studies or relevant subject. For excellent academic attainment and or fast professional track record, this condition may be relaxed
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ WaterAid is a global non-government, not-for-profit organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world - altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale. Currently WaterAid Bangladesh is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of `Programme Officer` for Climate Resilience Programme dealing with sustainable WASH for target communities in climate vulnerable areas of Bangladesh.
∎ To know more, please visit: www.wateraid.org
∎ The Climate Resilience Programme of WaterAid Bangladesh aims to improve access to water and sanitation services with promotion of safe hygiene practices among the targeted underprivileged people living in different climate vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. Under the interventions, WaterAid also works with schools and healthcare centers in the respective project areas to improve their WASH services including influencing respective local government institute (LGIs), youth, utility agencies, relevant actors, civil society organization, and stakeholders as appropriate.
∎ The position is accountable for upholding responsibilities to achieve the aims of the respective Programme, Departmental and Organizational components of WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB).
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Key Responsibilities: As a member of the programme team, this role will take the responsibility and contribute to (but not necessarily limited into):
∎ Play an active role in achieving objectives, strengthening process and progress monitoring of relevant projects
∎ Develop and update modules for programme activities and interventions
∎ Support partner NGOs in planning and budgeting; follow up the progress of programme implementation and provide necessary guidance to be on track ensuring quality of work
∎ Pursue knowledge management and reporting process of the programme portfolio and relevant projects
∎ Plan an active role to lead social mobilisation, content development, organise and facilitate capacity building events for partners and relevant stakeholders
∎ Support in promoting project activities in line with national and global climate activism
∎ Build and maintain strong partnership with local utility agencies, local government and other relevant stakeholders/actors for influencing them for pro-poor services and establishment of accountable systems
∎ Play strong role to support the organization in proceeding with current advocacy agenda, especially in contextual portfolio
∎ Support and guide in climate advocacy in collaboration partner NGOs at local level in accordance with organization's goals and guide them as appropriate
∎ Support in the preparation of reports for submission to different audiences in time and represent WaterAid through publications in relevant media
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 02 years of demonstrated work experience in the relevant field.
∎ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to produce outputs within tight deadlines in a very busy environment
∎ Excellent presentation, facilitation, communications and writing skills both in Bangla & in English
∎ High level of pro-activeness and creativity, self-motivated and positive attitude to work in team approach
∎ Ability to provide capacity building support to Partner NGOs and supervise the programme interventions
∎ Experience and Knowledge on WASH and climate adaptation is desired
∎ Experience or good understanding of programme monitoring and evaluation
∎ Experience and knowledge on climate change, disaster management and disaster risk reduction are crucial
∎ Aptitude for innovation, to identify and explore new methods of working
∎ Demonstrate respect for gender, diversity, organizational cultural and promote safeguarding and uphold organizational values
∎ Demonstrate interest in and awareness of issues related to development, social justice and climate change
∎ Ready to undertake extensive field visits outside Dhaka
Salary:
∎ Tk. 58700 - 68000 (Monthly)
∎ Monthly gross salary range around BDT 58,700-68,000, flexible corresponding to the skill, competencies and experiences; Other benefits include provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance for self, hospitalisation insurance scheme for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 11 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 30 Dec 2021
∎ WaterAid Bangladesh
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com