Job Description

Title: Project Director for Governance Project

Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master or higher degree in political science, public administration and/or related fields

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Helvetas is an organisation specialised in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.
∎ This call for expression of interest is subject to successful acquisition of a project in Bangladesh.
∎ Helvetas has been active in Bangladesh since 2000, implementing development projects in the areas of local governance, civic engagement and social cohesion, economic development, safe migration, water and sanitation, agriculture and nutrition, and climate and the environment. Helvetas is further engaged in emergency response in Cox`s Bazar.
∎ JOB CONTEXT:
∎ Judges the credibility and accuracy of information coming from the field, from external coordination and other relevant sources.
∎ Diverse and complex context analysis at micro and macro level with the ability to communicate complex matters to a diverse audience.
∎ Problems faced are diverse - relating to management of people, budgets and processes.
∎ Problem solving complexity includes people management and strategic management.
∎ Representation and networking with external actors`, including Government ministries, donors and development partners and partners as and when necessary.
∎ Active role in advocacy on issues related to democratic governance, climate resilience.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strategically steer and manage the project and advises PMU and senior management on specific programme contexts & components.
∎ Define the project scope, followed by project planning, execution, and monitoring.
∎ To be accountable for successful project delivery, monitoring, and maintaining the team's efficiency.
∎ To facilitate team collaboration, continuously communicate with stakeholders, manage finances and mitigate potential risks
∎ Provide technical advice on local governance, climate change, DRR, IWRM and solid waste management.
∎ Ensure Conflict Sensitive Project Management, human rights-based approach, CEDRIG, Adaptive Programme Management, Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) approach in all aspect of engagement.
∎ Develop and maintain relationships with relevant government ministries and departments, private sector suppliers and implementing partners.
∎ Develop and supervise the implementation of capacity development initiatives to strengthen organisational capacities and thematic competences of partner organisations.
∎ Ensure a focus on and strongly promote gender, socially inclusive and development effective principles and standards in all areas of engagement.
∎ Manage partnership and sub-contractors' agreements and oversee grantees.
∎ Supervise the project staff, ensure compliance to HR policies and guidelines.
∎ Develop project workplans, operational budgets and progress reports.
∎ Ensure timely and transparent financial and narrative reporting.
∎ Provide advice on advocacy and policy dialogue.
∎ Guide and supervise policy related studies carried out under the project by implementing partners or consultants.
∎ Participate in policy dialogue at different levels, in formal and informal thematic working groups at national, regional and global level.
∎ Ensure accurate information updates and contribute project experiences for wide organizational learning, media coverage and donor events.

Additional Requirements:
∎ More than 10 years of relevant work experience at senior level.
∎ Confirmed experience in the overall management of large development & governance programmes (multi-year programme, multiple partners, large teams).
∎ Experience and understanding of using Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) approach in development programme.
∎ Confirmed experience with local governance and climate change projects/programmes. Technical / thematic expertise in one or more of the mentioned thematic areas - advocacy, IWRM, solid waste management and/or capacity development - is an asset.
∎ Confirmed experience in applying adaptive programme management.
∎ Confirmed experience applying gender and socially inclusive principles
∎ Experience in strategic project planning, design and implementation
∎ Working in fragile contexts (this one not need in bd context)
∎ Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
∎ Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Bangla is an asset

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ A contract of two years, with possibility of extension. Attractive working conditions and a satisfactory and challenging job in a multicultural team.
∎ In addition, we will offer an attractive salary package along with the other benefits (festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity and medical insurance) based on your experience and qualification at similar position.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 10 Oct 2022

Company Information:
∎ 4 Oct 2022
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

: We encourage the qualified candidate to apply online who has relevant experience, education, and skills. Women and persons from disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Note that Helvetas Bangladesh does not charge any fee for the recruitment process and does not provide TA/DA for interview.

Source: bdjobs.com

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