Job Description

Title: Senior Manager - Operations (Re Advertisement)

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 45 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 24 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Business Management (MBM) in International Relations, Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Business Management (MBM) in Economics

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 35 to 45 years
∎ Strong interpersonal, organizational, and management capabilities; ability to work in diverse cultural settings; strong time management; computer literacy; excellent written and spoken English.
∎ A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project management cycles within a complex international development organization. This experience should include a focus on development, private non-sponsorship (PNS), grants-funded, and donor-funded projects, with at least 7 years in a managerial/leadership role.
∎ Upholds World Vision’s core values and mission through a courteous, Christ-like attitude in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Promotes the spiritual and professional growth of staff through exemplary conduct, mentoring, teaching, and coaching.
∎ Fosters an environment that encourages servant leadership and a passion for learning among all staff, projects, partners, and beneficiaries.
∎ Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organizational, and management capabilities.
∎ Maintains performance expectations in diverse cultural settings, under stressful conditions, and in environments with limited resources.
∎ Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a multinational workforce.
∎ Capable of addressing complex challenges and exercising independent judgment.
∎ Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
∎ Computer literacy is essential. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
∎ Open to travel to various project locations, including Bhashanchar, Maheshkhali, and Pekua.
∎ Strong interpersonal, organizational, and management capabilities; ability to work in diverse cultural settings; strong time management; computer literacy; excellent written and spoken English.
∎ A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project management cycles within a complex international development organization. This experience should include a focus on development, private non-sponsorship (PNS), grants-funded, and donor-funded projects, with at least 7 years in a managerial/leadership role.
∎ Upholds World Vision’s core values and mission through a courteous, Christ-like attitude in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Promotes the spiritual and professional growth of staff through exemplary conduct, mentoring, teaching, and coaching.
∎ Fosters an environment that encourages servant leadership and a passion for learning among all staff, projects, partners, and beneficiaries.
∎ Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organizational, and management capabilities.
∎ Maintains performance expectations in diverse cultural settings, under stressful conditions, and in environments with limited resources.
∎ Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a multinational workforce.
∎ Capable of addressing complex challenges and exercising independent judgment.
∎ Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
∎ Computer literacy is essential. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
∎ Open to travel to various project locations, including Bhashanchar, Maheshkhali, and Pekua.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and management support to program staff for all aspects of Field Operations related to grant-funded projects and Support Office Funds within the World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR) programme. This role will lead the operationalization of strategic priorities into programming, ensuring that all initiatives are effectively managed and aligned with the Organizational Strategy.Leadership, Capacity Development and Strategic Partnering
∎ Provide strategic leadership to the program team, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in achieving the Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (BRCR) Strategy in missional programming. Communicate the vision and goals clearly and compellingly, inspiring and directing the team towards a shared purpose.
∎ Develop and empower a new generation of program leaders and technical specialists within World Vision Bangladesh, fostering a culture of growth and development.
∎ Model exemplary Christian leadership, and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, supporting the spiritual growth of the team.
∎ Lead effective programming in interfaith and high-context cultural settings across program locations, ensuring sensitivity and adaptability.
∎ Oversee the development of annual program budgets, monitor expenditures, and take corrective action to ensure timely implementation of impactful programs that benefit vulnerable communities.
∎ Ensure programs align with the organization's Development Approach, WV Bangladesh strategic priorities, and program designs, achieving Projects and Strategic Outcomes.
∎ Ensure the full and timely execution of BRCR Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) and efficient budget utilization.
∎ Ensure programs are well-managed, executed on time, and within budget, meeting donor and community accountability requirements.
∎ Provide leadership for effective disaster management and response, adhering to World Vision's protocols and standards, including the development and implementation of a Country Office disaster preparedness plan.Strategic Management & Engagements
∎ Contribute to the new WV BRCR strategy and making it relevant to both community and national contexts and aligns with World Vision's Regional and Global strategies.
∎ Promote understanding of the country office strategy by effectively cascading it throughout all levels of the Programs division.
∎ Foster a culture of innovation within the team to maximize growth and impact.
∎ Develop and implement strategies that encourage intentional and mutual learning among program staff, facilitating collaboration across different programs and geographical areas.
∎ Assist staff in understanding, internalizing, and demonstrating key concepts such as the Transformational Development approach and Framework, including Strategic Intent, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), Outcomes, Targets, and perspectives on poverty, particularly child poverty.Accountability and Quality Assurance
∎ Provide leadership to ensure quality programming, innovative designs, robust monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning, and reporting across all World Vision Bangladesh (WVB) program interventions, in alignment with local, regional, and global standards.
∎ Promptly address findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms such as peer reviews, operational and financial audits, program evaluations, and insights from the management information system (MIS) database.
∎ Consolidate monthly numerical and narrative reports for the Monthly Program Review (MPR), as well as quarterly, mid-term, and annual narrative reports from donor-funded programs/projects for WVB, regional, and global offices, and donor partners.
∎ Support regular collection of MEAL data and information along with success stories for all programs/projects, leveraging this data for learning, improvement, and donor reporting.
∎ Exercise effective leadership, management, and stewardship of donor and organizational resources under the Host Communities & Camp Operations responsibilities.Networking and Coordination
∎ Proactively engage with various government departments and agencies (NGOAB, DC, UNO, RRRC, CiC), donor agencies, and sector forums (FSLR, HNWS & EPGS, INGO, etc.) in Cox's Bazar and beyond, effectively representing World Vision Bangladesh with technical expertise and visibility.
∎ Foster and sustain strong relationships with World Vision local, regional, and global offices, as well as funding partners' teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration at all times.
∎ Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal platforms such as the Protection/Gender/ Environment/Livelihood Community of Practice (CoP), promoting best practices and innovation.
∎ The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and management support to program staff for all aspects of Field Operations related to grant-funded projects and Support Office Funds within the World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR) programme. This role will lead the operationalization of strategic priorities into programming, ensuring that all initiatives are effectively managed and aligned with the Organizational Strategy.
∎ Leadership, Capacity Development and Strategic Partnering
∎ Provide strategic leadership to the program team, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in achieving the Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (BRCR) Strategy in missional programming. Communicate the vision and goals clearly and compellingly, inspiring and directing the team towards a shared purpose.
∎ Develop and empower a new generation of program leaders and technical specialists within World Vision Bangladesh, fostering a culture of growth and development.
∎ Model exemplary Christian leadership, and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, supporting the spiritual growth of the team.
∎ Lead effective programming in interfaith and high-context cultural settings across program locations, ensuring sensitivity and adaptability.
∎ Oversee the development of annual program budgets, monitor expenditures, and take corrective action to ensure timely implementation of impactful programs that benefit vulnerable communities.
∎ Ensure programs align with the organization's Development Approach, WV Bangladesh strategic priorities, and program designs, achieving Projects and Strategic Outcomes.
∎ Ensure the full and timely execution of BRCR Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) and efficient budget utilization.
∎ Ensure programs are well-managed, executed on time, and within budget, meeting donor and community accountability requirements.
∎ Provide leadership for effective disaster management and response, adhering to World Vision's protocols and standards, including the development and implementation of a Country Office disaster preparedness plan.
∎ Strategic Management & Engagements
∎ Contribute to the new WV BRCR strategy and making it relevant to both community and national contexts and aligns with World Vision's Regional and Global strategies.
∎ Promote understanding of the country office strategy by effectively cascading it throughout all levels of the Programs division.
∎ Foster a culture of innovation within the team to maximize growth and impact.
∎ Develop and implement strategies that encourage intentional and mutual learning among program staff, facilitating collaboration across different programs and geographical areas.
∎ Assist staff in understanding, internalizing, and demonstrating key concepts such as the Transformational Development approach and Framework, including Strategic Intent, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), Outcomes, Targets, and perspectives on poverty, particularly child poverty.
∎ Accountability and Quality Assurance
∎ Provide leadership to ensure quality programming, innovative designs, robust monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning, and reporting across all World Vision Bangladesh (WVB) program interventions, in alignment with local, regional, and global standards.
∎ Promptly address findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms such as peer reviews, operational and financial audits, program evaluations, and insights from the management information system (MIS) database.
∎ Consolidate monthly numerical and narrative reports for the Monthly Program Review (MPR), as well as quarterly, mid-term, and annual narrative reports from donor-funded programs/projects for WVB, regional, and global offices, and donor partners.
∎ Support regular collection of MEAL data and information along with success stories for all programs/projects, leveraging this data for learning, improvement, and donor reporting.
∎ Exercise effective leadership, management, and stewardship of donor and organizational resources under the Host Communities & Camp Operations responsibilities.
∎ Networking and Coordination
∎ Proactively engage with various government departments and agencies (NGOAB, DC, UNO, RRRC, CiC), donor agencies, and sector forums (FSLR, HNWS & EPGS, INGO, etc.) in Cox's Bazar and beyond, effectively representing World Vision Bangladesh with technical expertise and visibility.
∎ Foster and sustain strong relationships with World Vision local, regional, and global offices, as well as funding partners' teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration at all times.
∎ Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal platforms such as the Protection/Gender/ Environment/Livelihood Community of Practice (CoP), promoting best practices and innovation.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Address::
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development