Job Description

Title: Senior Officer - Child Sponsorship (Reporting) (Maternity Replacement)

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 86674 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 4 years

Published: 9 Apr 2024

Education:
∎ Graduation in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, International Development, Communication, or a related discipline. A higher degree or relevant certifications would be an advantage
∎ Graduation in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, International Development, Communication, or a related discipline. A higher degree or relevant certifications would be an advantage

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3-4 years of working experience in child sponsorship programmes or relevant field, in the development sector.
∎ Proven track record in reporting, data analysis, and communication within the context of development projects or child-focused initiatives
∎ Child Rights and Protection: Strong understanding of child rights, child protection, and safeguarding principles, with practical experience in ensuring the well-being and rights of children in development programs.
∎ Reporting and Documentation: Proficiency in designing and producing comprehensive and clear reports, both written and visual, to effectively communicate program outcomes, impact, and progress to stakeholders.
∎ Data Management and Analysis: Skill in data collection, management, and analysis to derive insights and trends from project data, which can inform decision-making and program adjustments.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences, including donors, partners, and community members.
∎ Project Management: Ability to manage and coordinate various aspects of child sponsorship programs, ensuring timely and quality implementation, reporting, and adherence to program objectives.
∎ Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, community members, and partner organizations, fostering effective relationships and partnerships.
∎ Technical Skills/ Key Competencies: Proficiency in relevant software applications for data management, reporting, and visual representation (such as Microsoft Office suite, data visualization tools, etc.). Familiarity with working database systems/MIS, and data entry.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation: Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts to contribute to program assessments and improvements.
∎ Languages: Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bengali.
∎ Leadership : Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and to take decisions independently.
∎ Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and recognition of own emotions and their impact on others and respond accorfdingly. Can manage stress well.
∎ Communication & Collaboration: Possess effective communication skills to interact with
∎ colleagues and stakeholders. Coordinate with team members to provide support as required.
∎ Problem Solving Skill : Ability to identify root-cause,analyse and propose alternative solutions based on their understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures.
∎ Networking : Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. Initiates or engages in networking activities and events and provide relevant information to external stakeholders and different forms with proper evidence.
∎ Learning Agility: Reflects on past experiences and uses that knowledge to inform future actions. Adapts to new work processes or technology with minimal guidance. Seeks out information and resources to expand their knowledge beyond their immediate responsibilities. Willingness to receive feedback and address those feedback positively.
∎ Decision Quality : Demonstrates sound judgment in routine decision-making situations. Understands the potential consequences of decisions and seeks input from others when appropriate. Open to feedback and willing to adjust decisions based on new information.
∎ Experience and Technical Skills
∎ At least 3-4 years of working experience in child sponsorship programmes or relevant field, in the development sector.
∎ Proven track record in reporting, data analysis, and communication within the context of development projects or child-focused initiatives
∎ Child Rights and Protection: Strong understanding of child rights, child protection, and safeguarding principles, with practical experience in ensuring the well-being and rights of children in development programs.
∎ Reporting and Documentation: Proficiency in designing and producing comprehensive and clear reports, both written and visual, to effectively communicate program outcomes, impact, and progress to stakeholders.
∎ Data Management and Analysis: Skill in data collection, management, and analysis to derive insights and trends from project data, which can inform decision-making and program adjustments.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences, including donors, partners, and community members.
∎ Project Management: Ability to manage and coordinate various aspects of child sponsorship programs, ensuring timely and quality implementation, reporting, and adherence to program objectives.
∎ Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, community members, and partner organizations, fostering effective relationships and partnerships.
∎ Technical Skills/ Key Competencies: Proficiency in relevant software applications for data management, reporting, and visual representation (such as Microsoft Office suite, data visualization tools, etc.). Familiarity with working database systems/MIS, and data entry.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation: Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts to contribute to program assessments and improvements.
∎ Languages: Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bengali.
∎ Required Competencies
∎ Leadership : Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and to take decisions independently.
∎ Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and recognition of own emotions and their impact on others and respond accorfdingly. Can manage stress well.
∎ Communication & Collaboration: Possess effective communication skills to interact with
∎ colleagues and stakeholders. Coordinate with team members to provide support as required.
∎ Problem Solving Skill : Ability to identify root-cause,analyse and propose alternative solutions based on their understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures.
∎ Networking : Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. Initiates or engages in networking activities and events and provide relevant information to external stakeholders and different forms with proper evidence.
∎ Learning Agility: Reflects on past experiences and uses that knowledge to inform future actions. Adapts to new work processes or technology with minimal guidance. Seeks out information and resources to expand their knowledge beyond their immediate responsibilities. Willingness to receive feedback and address those feedback positively.
∎ Decision Quality : Demonstrates sound judgment in routine decision-making situations. Understands the potential consequences of decisions and seeks input from others when appropriate. Open to feedback and willing to adjust decisions based on new information.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Unit : Child Sponsorship
∎ Department : Resource Mobilisation
∎ Types of contract : Fixed Term Contract, (One Year, if not extended)
∎ Job Summary: The Senior Officer, Child Sponsorship (Reporting) role’s primary focus is on meticulous planning, diligent monitoring, and the development of high-quality reports. These reports include but are not limited to Community Voice Content (CV), Progress Reports (PR), Community Newsletters, Case Studies, Next Step (NS), Impact and Output stories for Girl Supporter project, and various other initiatives.
∎ This role also entails proficient database management, specifically handling SK (Sahakom) Child Sponsorship System-related requirements within respective Local Rights Programmes (LRP) while ensuring accurate and timely updates. Beyond that, the position involves spearheading capacity-building training sessions, coordinating activities for Girl Supporter, and adeptly managing complaints and queries.
∎ To attain the broader objectives of the programme, active involvement in emergency support initiatives is crucial. Additionally, ensuring meaningful participation of children and digitalizing activities of community journalist groups are integral components of this multifaceted role. The Senior Officer for Child Sponsorship (Reporting) plays a pivotal part in enhancing the child rights programme's impact and effectiveness, contributing significantly to the mission of ActionAid Bangladesh.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary and benefits : Monthly Gross Salary will be BDT. 86,674 with other admissible benefits such as festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, medical benefit, group life insurance, mobile & internet allowance etc, as per HROD Policy.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh
∎ House # 8, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka - 1212
∎ ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Address::
∎ House # 8, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka - 1212
∎ ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

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Application Deadline: 20 Apr 2024

Category: NGO/Development