Senior Officer – Implementation, Urban Resilience Project
Job Description
Title: Senior Officer – Implementation, Urban Resilience Project
Company Name: Save the Children
Vacancy: 2
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Job Context:
∎ The role
∎ The Senior Officer-Implementation will have the responsibility for guiding the partner NGO for the Urban Resilience Project. In this capacity, s/he will directly contribute in planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban DRR activities and support fellow Save the Children staff and coordinators of partner NGOs for successful implementation of activities. S/he needs to work with children, women, communities and partners to identify urban risks; ensure that they are prepared to deal with these risks and changes; coordinate with local government agencies and other stakeholders. S/he will also support them in developing their risk reduction plan; increase the level of analysis and preparedness for adaptation and mitigation at local and country level in order to determine the role Save the Children Bangladesh. The Senior Officer will play a key role in the area of resilience; develop and extend Save the Children’s capacity to enter into strategic alliances with ot her agencies and governmental entities. S/he is also accountable for the project budget and compile progress reports for donor.
∎ Qualifications and experience
∎ * At least 4 years’ experience of working in the areas of risk reduction, preferably in urban risk reduction/climate change adaptation projects
∎ * Excellent written communications including report writing
∎ * Strong partnership management skills
∎ * Financial/budget management skills
∎ * Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet
∎ * Motivated, committed, responsible, able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
∎ * Training/capacity building skills
∎ * Ability to work in a team with flexibility to undertake challenging task and adapt to different working conditions.
∎ * Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Sciences/DRM/Development Studies/Agriculture or related discipline
∎ Contract length: Regular
∎ Job Location: Dhaka and Narayanganj
∎ Number of vacancy: 2 (Two)
∎ The Organisation
∎ We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
∎ We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
∎ * No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
∎ * All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
∎ * Violence against children is no longer tolerated
∎ We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
∎ Apply instructions
∎ Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found below.
∎ Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
∎ ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’
∎ We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: August 25, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Save the Children
∎ Address : House No. CWN (A) 35, Road No.43 Gulshan-2. Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh
∎ Business : The role
The Project Manager-DRR and EiE is mainly responsible for the overall implementation, monitoring, and supervision of EiE and DRR activities in Multi Purpose Cyclone Shelter (MPCS) and adjacent communities. S/he will supervise Project Officer/Senior Project Officer- EiE and DRR to implementation of EiE and DRR interventions and maintain accountability of the project activities following Save the Children and core humanitarian Standard. S/he will also provide support and enhance the capacity of government, partners and respective project staffs, including overall monitor their activities. The incumbent will provide technical inputs into the development, implementation and monitoring of the project and maintain close coordination with Save the Children field unit and collaboration with implementing partners.
Qualifications and experience
* Minimum 6 years of working experience, preferably in Education in Emergency (EiE) response, recovery and rehabilitation including Disaster Risk Reduction, including 3 years in management position.
* Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects related to DRR and EiE for children and young people, with a policy influencing dimension and proven experience on managing large projects.
* Excellent capacity building skill, especially the partners
* Ability to work in any situation during emergency
* Skill on expenditure tracking and monitoring
* Excellent communication skills in English & Bangla with the ability to produce quality analytical reports
* Master’s Degree, preferably in Disaster Management/Development Studies or relevant fields
Contract length: Regular
Job Location: Cox’s Bazar
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found below.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Location: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
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Category: NGO/Development
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