Senior Project Officer
Job Description
Title: Senior Project Officer
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree from any discipline or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree from Education, Social Welfare, Sociology, Development Studies, and English will be preferable.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ FCDO’s Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) programme, a 6 year, £16 million program’s vision is ambitious and urgent: to expand and strengthen the evidence base for education in conflict and protracted crisis (EiCC), and in doing so, provide the kind of evidence that will spark bold reform of education policies and practices for children of all ages in conflict and crisis settings. ERICC represents the largest global investment in EiCC research to date.The ERICC Research Programme Consortium (RPC) is made up of nine leading research and education organisations from around the world, focusing on strengthening the use of evidence in EiCC across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The ERICC RPC in Bangladesh will be led by International Rescue Committee (IRC). The role of IRC Bangladesh is to lead the country scan process in Cox’ Bazar for the ERICC inception phase. The intended impact of the ERICC program includes:
∎ (i) strengthened education programme in FCDO focal countries/regions;
∎ (ii) a rigorous body of evidence on what works for education in conflict and protracted crisis;
∎ (iii) decision makers access and use evidence on education in conflict and protracted crisis;
∎ (iv) knowledge systems strengthened for research on education in conflict and protracted crisis
∎ Department: Education
∎ Work Location: Ukhiya (Refuge Camp)
∎ Reporting to: Sr. Manager – Basic Education
∎ Contract Length: Up to March 31, 2023 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Sr. Project Officer will perform a variety of tasks under the guidance of Manager – Research and Manager – Data Management for completion of the inception phase activities under the project including, but not limited to:
∎ - Organize different meetings and workshops as needed for the project.
∎ - Raise related PRs, vehicle requisitions and maintain good relations with support departments.
∎ - Support note taking for the KIIs done by Manager – Research and Research Specialist.
∎ - Support local language translation where needed and work as interpreter while conducting KII and partners consultations.
∎ - Ensure logistical support for workshop, training and other relevant activities.
∎ - Support Manager – Research to develop KII data collection instruments
∎ - Support Manager – Research on comprehensive evidence or literature review of existing education research reports, briefs, peer reviewed publications and education policies.
∎ - Support Manager – Data Management to do data system mapping.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree from any field or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree from Education, Social Welfare, Sociology, Development Studies, and English will be preferable.
∎ At least 2 years with NGO/INGOs. Working experience with Education program will be an additional value.
∎ Experience of working with refugees and vulnerable groups of people
∎ Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds.
∎ Cultural awareness and ability to build links quickly with a wide variety of people.
∎ Strong writing skill and speaking proficiency in both English and Bangla
∎ Understanding of local dialect will be an additional value.
∎ Should be willing to travel to project areas (Camps & Host) at regular basis
Salary: Tk. 70200 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 25 Jun 2022
Company Information:
∎ 19 Jun 2022
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: NGO/Development
: Standard of Professional Conduct:IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team ?
