Project Development Specialist (Project Development Team Lead), FSN – 12
Job Description
Title: Project Development Specialist (Project Development Team Lead), FSN – 12
Company Name: USAID Bangladesh
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations, sociology, Management
∎ Master’s Degree from an accredited university in any business-related field such as international relations, sociology, management, law, economics, business/public administration, financial management, information technology, literature or another related field is required
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
international development
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Program Development Specialist is responsible for coordinating Project and Activity Design processes at the Mission, from initial concept stage through analysis to final project/activity approval and programmatic approvals through implementation and will be responsible for a full range of project and activity development of mission activities. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for design, the Specialist’s expertise leads the development of logical and results frameworks, linkages with U.S. Government strategies/initiatives, and cross-cutting objectives such as sustainability and inclusive development. The Specialist represents the Program Office (PRO) on one or more Development Objective (DO) teams and assists all staff in carrying out the Program Office’s core functions (project/activity design, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation). The Specialist also serves as certified Alternate/Contracting Officer’s Representative (A/COR) on contracts for services for program office functions or on grants for multisector, cross cutting objectives.
∎ During project and activity design, s/he provides direction and guidance to technical teams on defining the scope of economic, financial, social, and technical feasibility studies required for design, performs policy analysis to ensure regulatory compliance of processes and documents and assesses the design’s overarching coherence with development principles and Mission strategy. The Specialist interfaces with mission technical teams on a continual basis to ensure all activity designs are on schedule. The Specialist in collaboration with technical offices will serve on design advisory groups.
∎ The Project Development Specialist tracks and research issues regarding Bangladesh’s development and new approaches to project design and implementation. The Specialist serves as the Mission’s design and implementation professional on cross-cutting issues such as sustainability, localization, local solutions and local ownership, self-reliance, diaspora engagement and resilience. The Specialist advises Mission senior management on the political and economic context in Bangladesh and how the evolving context may impact USAID’s ability to achieve its objectives. The Specialist is responsible for managing application processes not managed by the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The Specialist manages the Mission’s unsolicited application process, and concurrence request process for Agency-wide initiatives in Bangladesh and Mission participation in opportunities managed by USAID headquarters.
∎ S/he must also maintain contacts with a wide range of officials and community leaders, non-governmental donors, and entities to gain an understanding and insight into the country’s social and economic needs and to interpret and gain support for U.S. assistance policies and goals.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of five years progressively responsible or dynamic experience working in international development or a related field, with a minimum of five years working on program/project design and implementation for donor organizations, non-governmental organizations and/or private sector institutions. Substantive experience in project design and management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation and gender is required. Experience leading and working in teams is required
Salary: Tk. 364222 - 660343 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 8 Aug 2022
Company Information:
∎ 25 Jul 2022
∎ USAID Bangladesh
∎ Address : US Embassy, Baridhara, Dhaka
∎ Web : www.usaid.gov/bd
∎ Business : The largest US agency in the US Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 8th Aug 2022
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