Senior Program Officer- International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Job Description
Title: Senior Program Officer- International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master’s in Law or Relevant Discipline
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Currently, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position of its International Humanitarian Law (IHL) programme supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) based in NHQ at Dhaka:
∎ Reportable To : In-Charge, International Department.
∎ Duration of contract : 12 months (with possibility of extension).
∎ Duty Station : National Head Quarters, Dhaka.
∎ Job purpose:
∎ The Sr. Programme Officer will support in the planning, implementing, coordinating, and following up IHL activities of BDRCS in close coordination with IR department. The incumbent will also play vital role to mainstream IHL into various programmes and within the organizational priority of BDRCS. S/he will also support capacity development of the staff and volunteer on IHL and build innovative partnership with relevant stakeholders including ICRC.
∎ Furthermore, the programmer officer will provide regular programmatic and operational support to ensure timely and effective implementation in line with the agreed activities, work plan, and budget. S/he will also liaise with relevant departments. The post holder will also ensure that all activities are aligning with BDRCS standing order.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Work with the International Relation department to develop IHL strategies, plan and implement all IHL activities.
∎ Liaison with relevant departments during the design and implementation phase of IHL activities.
∎ Organize capacity building training, orientation, briefing for staff and volunteers.
∎ Support respective branch official and branch volunteers to build branch capacity on IHL.
∎ Identify coordination initiatives, issues and actions among partners and other stakeholders on IHL.
∎ Support IHL dissemination activities of BDRCS in close liaison with the government and relevant stakeholders including ICRC.
∎ Represent national society externally in IHL events and participate in dissemination sessions.
∎ Contribute to the development of learning tools in the area of IHL promotion and dissemination and integrate them in BDRCS staff/volunteer trainings.
∎ Maintain contact with National IHL Committee and develop strategies and action plans related to IHL treaty participation by Bangladesh and development of relevant domestic legal and policy frameworks.
∎ Contribute to the International Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent, including in preparation for the Conference, and play an active role in the domestic implementation of IHL related resolutions and pledges.
∎ Develop, implement and monitor budgets for activities as required.
∎ Actively participate in meeting and policy dialogue, prepare all required documents, record meeting minutes, and follow up on actions with regular updates.
∎ Contribute to the development of concept notes, position papers, strategy, and support conceptual forward planning as required.
∎ Ensure quality programme implementation through regular monitoring and technical inputs.
∎ Follow up on challenges and opportunities for the implementation of planned activities in various projects and coordinate the mitigation and adaptation with BDRCS and its partners.
∎ Interact with partners and stakeholders, including the government, ICRC, partner national societies, and other organizations dealing with relevant legal and thematic issues.
∎ Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per requirements of the donor and partners.
∎ Any other responsibility in areas of IHL as assigned by Line Manager from time to time.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Specialization in IHL or related area of international law.
∎ At least 3 years of working experience in implementing project/programme in national or international organization related to international humanitarian law/human rights law.
∎ Experience in development and management of project/programme.
∎ Confirmed experience in report writing, proposal writing, and developing response plan
∎ Proven experience in general office management and administration including procurement and logistics
∎ Knowledge and Skills
∎ Very good knowledge of IHL and other related fields of international law and willingness to improve IHL expertise over the time
∎ Excellent computer skills (MS Office package, Word, Excel, Presentation, database, Outlook).
∎ Excellent public-speaking and negotiation skills
∎ Excellent analytical, team working and communication skills (oral and written)
∎ Excellent drafting skills including preparing complex technical documents
∎ Ability to work independently, as well as in a team with the capacity to take initiative as and when appropriate
∎ Capacity to prioritize work and ability to multi-task within set deadlines
∎ Willing to travel and operate in a demanding working environment
∎ Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skill in English and Bangla
Salary:
∎ Up to 70,000 BDT (Other benefits as per organization’s policy).
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 7 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 30 Dec 2021
∎ The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Category: NGO/Development
: Departmental clearance will be required for internal candidates.If you think you are competent enough for the position, please apply online
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 7th Jan 2022
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