Project Officer - Kurigram

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - Kurigram

Company Name: Terre des hommes

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Kurigram

Salary: Tk. 55800 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• At least 3 years

Education: Master’s degree in Social Science or a relevant field

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in development programmes.

• Experience working on child protection projects.

• Experience managing teams is preferable.

• Proven experience in working with children and other stakeholders experiencing child protection concerns.

• Working experience on projects addressing climate impacts is preferable.

Languages: Must have good English and Bangla communication skills - written, spoken, and typing.

IT knowledge:

• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

• Digital communication tools

The Project Officer will play a key role in delivering SPiRiT Phase II activities in Kurigram, reporting to the Deputy Project Manager.

Project Implementation and Quality Assurance:

• Support the Deputy Project Manager in planning and coordinating project activities in line with the Detailed Project Implementation Plan (DIP)

• Monitor and oversee the implementation of project activities at the field level according to the Detailed Project Implementation Plan (DIP)

• To forecast and follow up on expenditures related to the project and participate in budget monitoring and revision exercises at the field level

• To prepare timely purchase requests in line with the project needs

• Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during project implementation, seeking solutions to ensure project success

• Conduct field visits, observe sessions, and provide supportive feedback to improve delivery quality and ensure adherence to S4P, MHPSS, and CP standards

• Contribute to promoting safe and inclusive environments across all project activities

• To monitor Child Protection (CP) and youth development situation in Kurigram and Dhaka, and the impact of activities, and propose adjustments to the project strategy if needed.

Capacity Building and Skills Development:

• Support the contextualization of Sports for Protection (S4P) modules and other tools and guidelines to ensure alignment with the local context

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a structured capacity development plan for project staff

• Coordinate and organize training sessions, workshops, and learning events in collaboration with the DPM and partner NGOs

• Co-facilitate training and orientation sessions for Community Facilitators (CFs), Field Officers (FOs), and relevant stakeholders

• Provide ongoing on-site coaching, mentoring, and technical support to partner staff to strengthen their skills, performance, and confidence.

Project monitoring and Documentation:

• Support the MEAL team to ensure the timely implementation of M&E activities upon collaboration with other project staff, including the partners

• Actively participate and support the partner in selecting the project participants following the selection criteria

• Undertake frequent field-monitoring visits to assess and report progress of the project implementation using standard monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies, and discuss the reflections from the observations with the team members

• Support the partner organization to establish a Complaint, Feedback, and Response Mechanism (CFRM) to ensure accountability to the project and non-project participants and stakeholders

• Document the project’s progress through photo documentation and ensure archiving of photos using the data protection protocol

• Contribute to donor and internal reporting: Writing of the narrative monthly, quarterly, intermediate, and final reports, according to the templates and requirements

• Participate in proposal development and support the Deputy Project Manager and MEAL team with information, explanation, and stories

• Support the Deputy Project Manager to develop/adapt the activity plan of the project, and ensure proper implementation.

Community Engagement and Support:

• Provide extensive support to the partner organization in planning, designing, and implementing community engagement and advocacy activities

• Ensure systemic follow-up on the organization of community adolescent and youth groups to ensure community-led initiatives and collective action on various issues.

• Provide guidance and mentoring to the Community Facilitators in organizing community support groups like Union Committees to support the initiatives of the collective actions by the adolescents and youths

• Maintain regular communication and coordination with the implementing partner to ensure effective collaboration and alignment of project goals and activities

• Represent the project at the district and upazila level coordination meetings with various stakeholders as assigned by the management.

Partnership support:

• Coordinate closely with project partners in the field to ensure that activities are being implemented as per agreed plans and standards

• Provide technical support and capacity-building for project partners, ensuring that all team members have the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge for successful project implementation

• Support the DPM in overseeing partner performance, ensuring the quality of work and alignment with project goals. Identify any gaps or areas for improvement and take appropriate action

• Support the DPM to monitor project expenditures, track budget variances, and ensure adherence to procurement processes, maintaining transparency and accountability in financial management.

Staff Management

• Manage and oversee the assigned staff, including their recruitment, performance management, mentoring and coaching, career planning, development and training, and transition, etc.

• Oversee day-to-day tasks, support staff in resolving roadblocks, ensure they have the required resources, and manage staff leave and wellness

• Ensure that the newly joined staff are oriented properly on the Tdh mandate and values, and probation is done on a routine basis.

Security and child safety

• Promote and uphold Tdh’s Child Safeguarding, PSEA, Global Code of Conduct, Gender & Diversity policies, and fraud prevention policies.

• Two Festival bonuses

• Severance pay

• Life insurance for employees

• Health insurance for the employees and dependents

• Mobile bill

• Two weekly off days

• 18 days annual leave, 14 days sick leave, 10 days casual leave, along with special leave as per organizational policy