Senior Officer Center Operation

Job Description

Title: Senior Officer Center Operation

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Noakhali

Minimum Salary: Tk. 90000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 10 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Masters / Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Management, Fashion Design & Technology, or a related field.
∎ Masters / Bachelors in any discipline with Professional Diploma / certifications on Certified Apparel Merchandiser (CAM), Lean Six Sigma (for quality & production efficiency), ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification, Fashion Buying & Merchandising, OEKO-TEX.
∎ Education requirements may be relaxed for highly experienced candidates.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ At least 3 years of experience in merchandising, including conducting pre-production meetings (PPM), in-line inspections, and final inspections.
∎ Proficient in developing Tech Packs, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Spec Sheets, with a strong understanding of fashion trends, fabric innovations, and competitor analysis in garment production operations.
∎ At least 3 years of experience in merchandising, including conducting pre-production meetings (PPM), in-line inspections, and final inspections.
∎ Proficient in developing Tech Packs, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Spec Sheets, with a strong understanding of fashion trends, fabric innovations, and competitor analysis in garment production operations.
∎ Leadership and team development
∎ Process optimization and problem-solving
∎ Quality assurance and operational compliance
∎ Time management and resource planning
∎ Strong organizational and reporting abilities
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Under the direct support by the Livelihoods unit of UNHCR, NGO Forum has been operating the jute bag and re-usable sanitary pad production centers in the refugee camps where a number of refugee women from the women headed families are engaging in these productions and also earn daily wages that improve the economic conditions of their lives.
∎ For scaling-up the livelihood and self-reliance opportunities for the refugees in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, with the support of UNHCR, NGO Forum is seeking a qualified candidate for its skills and livelihoods services for the refugees living at Bhasan Char in Bangladesh.
∎ The main objective of this position is to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Senior Officer Center Operation for the "Self-Reliance and Livelihoods Project" in Cox’s Bazar in order to ensure that the productions of Self Reliance intervention is manufactured as effectively as possible while maintaining the highest level of standards and quality.
∎ Proven track record in product design, development, and production management for woven, knitted, or handmade fabrics.
∎ Strong experience in quality control systems and the ability to develop and implement quality assurance protocols in clothing production.
∎ Solid background in managing the entire production cycle, including design, prototype development, material sourcing, production scaling, and delivery.
∎ Previous experience in managing production teams and overseeing multi-disciplinary departments such as design, production, and quality control.
∎ Extensive knowledge of product design and development processes, including trends analysis, prototyping, and fabric/material selection.
∎ Expertise in production management, including experience with scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
∎ Proficiency in quality control systems and standards, including the ability to perform inspections, audits, and ensure adherence to international quality certifications.
∎ Strong understanding of supply chain management and vendor relations, including sourcing raw materials and coordinating with external suppliers.
∎ Develop and implement production plans to meet deadlines and quality standards.
∎ Coordinate with teams to allocate resources, manage schedules, and resolve production and quality- related challenges.
∎ Supervise day to day Production and quality assurance activities & ensure the quality of the products as per requirement and standard.
∎ Oversee daily operations of the production center, ensuring smooth execution of processes.
∎ Monitor inventory of raw materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability for uninterrupted production.
∎ Manage procurement processes and track usage to optimize costs and minimize wastage.
∎ Ensure accurate records of production and provide quality control reports to the relevant supervisor.
∎ Ensure the preparation of on-time reports for managerial decision-making.
∎ Prepare reports, including the Finished Goods Report and Stock Reconciliation Report, to provide insights into the status of finished goods and inventory.
∎ Proven leadership abilities with experience in leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced production environment.
∎ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
∎ Ability to train, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve high performance and maintain quality standards.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
∎ Strong focus on cost management, resource optimization, and improving production efficiency without compromising product quality.
∎ Ensure volunteer payment timely.
∎ Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to enhance productivity.
∎ Maintain liaison with Government officials and relevant stakeholders.
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the Project Management Unit.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Noakhali

Job Highlights:
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2025.
∎ The job location will be in Bhasan Char.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.