Team Leader

Job Description

Title: Team Leader

Company Name: Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health and WASH Sector

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in Social Science or any discipline.

Job Context:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a non-government development organization founded in 1958 by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, an eminent educationist, reformer, and Sufi with the aim of social and spiritual development of entire human community. DAM has been contributing for the betterment of the disadvantaged population through operating 35 institutions and also 8 sectors of development. Health Sector is one of the core sectors of DAM which has also been operating 7 institutions and 15 donor funded projects.
∎ DAM Health Sector is going to recruit a competent and self-motivated individual for the position of Team Leader of "Prioritized HIV Prevention and Treatment Services for Key Population in Bangladesh" Project implemented by Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM), funded by Global fund and principal recipient by Save the Children.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Implementation, Planning, and Reporting:
∎ Preparation of work plans and progress reports and any other ad hoc reports requested and ensure deliverables are submitted on time and meet GF/SCI reporting standards;
∎ Be responsive to PR’s requests and be able to direct them to relevant team members, as needed;
∎ Support secretariat work for GF-FSWI governance mechanisms, especially the project management team;
∎ Keep track of discussions and document key action points and meeting records
∎ Report progress to theDirector – Health & WASH Sector, DAM and PR Focal;
∎ Ensure program implementation applies GF-FSWI/SCI safeguards (particularly in relation to child protection and the environment), and due diligence;
∎ Initiate development of relevant, timely, evidence-based and quality inputs for reports, briefs, and plans;
∎ Provide oversight to the management and implementation of partnership agreements, including by ensuring adequate technical support to implementing partners, and cross-learning between partnerships across program interventions;
∎ Get engaged and collaborate with other development partners operating in the same geographic location and/or operating in the same technical space;
∎ Monitor and manage risks associated with Program implementation and outcomes; and
∎ Contribute to generate comprehensive, interesting and accessible progress reports and evaluation reports in collaboration with the GF-FSWI Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager in line with the Program approved plans and manuals (operations manual, gender equality and social inclusion strategy, monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, etc…
∎ Operations:
∎ Supervise and work closely with the Field operation and F&A lead to ensure full understanding of and control over budget forecasts and budget vs actual tracking for the annual work plan;
∎ Provide support and advice to the different Specialists positions and F&A Team on the management, audit, and use of program funds;
∎ Provide support where required for all services related to the tendering, contracting, contract supervision, contract monitoring and financial management of activities in accordance with Program and DAM Procurement guidelines;
∎ Ensure compliance with Operations Manual and conduct regular spot checks;
∎ Oversee adaptation of Operations Manual and procedures to adapt to changing needs of the program;
∎ Provide guidance, supervision, and support to Sr. project management of FSWI overseeing service provider contracts to ensure they provide high-level monitoring and professional engagement and performance; and
∎ Provide advice and input into security operations matters and staff briefings in relation to security and advise the Director – Health & WASH Sector, DAM and program operations of any imminent threats.
∎ Grants Management:
∎ High-level monitoring of the disbursement and management of grant funds;
∎ Provide oversight and advice to the F&A Specialist for the review and verification of proposed grant disbursements to Partners and capacity support to ensure accounting systems and practices are sound, adhere to best practices and monitor adherence to internal controls, including Partners’ management of program grants;
∎ Supervise the F&A team in regular financial and grants analysis to inform management decision-making and reporting;
∎ Ensure the F&A team maintains financial systems to track funding and grants, cooperative agreements, including overseeing the ongoing grants tracking function in the program MIS and ensure its effective implementation;
∎ Support the F&A team in the coordination of partner financial reviews as necessary;
∎ Supervise the F&A team for the verification, maintenance and updating of grant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with donor regulations. Write and/or edit as necessary to ensure a continuously updated affiliate financial manual/handbook;
∎ Perform site visits as needed to offer training to affiliate finance staff on grants manual and related financial processes;
∎ Oversee audit and fraud investigations; and
∎ Support partners and stakeholders to develop fully costed annual plans in support of program activities and in line with DAM policy.
∎ Communication:
∎ Manage FSWI’s public affairs and public diplomacy efforts in collaboration with Director – Health & WASH Sector, DAM and PR management;
∎ Support Program communications functions including social media posts, writing speeches, talking points, media releases, etc.; and
∎ Supervise the production of program communication products including, but not limited to, information materials, print and audio-visual for media, and other public outreach.
∎ Strong coordination with Go / NGOs

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ 10+ years’ experience in program management and implementation, preferably in the context of an NGO background.
∎ Demonstrated experience in grant management and oversight of program operations.
∎ Working with HIV prevention programs will be given preference.
∎ Strong team leadership, risk management, and organizational and management skills;
∎ A demonstrated understanding of development issues in Bangladesh and more broadly, including a sound understanding of social protection and inclusion in Bangladesh;
∎ Demonstrated ability to develop a constructive and supportive working relationships with colleagues and to work effectively with senior government and non-government stakeholders;
∎ High level policy and analytical skills;
∎ Applicants must have COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate:
∎ Age at most 45 years (Age may be considered for experienced candidate);

Salary: Tk. 122570 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 23 Apr 2023

Company Information:
∎ 13 Apr 2023
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health and WASH Sector
∎ Address : House-152, Block-Ka, PC Culture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207
∎ Web : www.amic.org.bd
∎ Business : Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is one of the leading development organizations in Bangladesh. Addiction Management & Integrated Care (AMIC)- an Institution of DAM is running drug treatment and rehabilitation centers and implementing Tobacco Control Program along with it’s other programme like primary health care program, communicable and non-communicable diseases prevention program and mental health care program. It is also implementing GFATM funded TB Control Program through BRAC. AMIC is looking for competent and self-motivated individual for the above position.

Category: NGO/Development

: "Smokers No Need to Apply""Preference will be given to suitable female candidates"All employees of DAM are expected to perform roles and responsibilities following its code of conduct and safeguarding policies for preventing any forms of harassment and abuse.Deserving candidates are requested to send their application with a cover letter, two professional references and a copy of recent passport size photograph with contact cell number to Director, Health and WASH Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, House-152, Road-6, Block-Ka, PC Culture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207 or through email at [email protected] write the name of position at the top of the envelope.Please visit our website: www.amic.org.bd