Job Description

Title: Technical Officer- ECD

Company Name: Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)

Vacancy: 02

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Education, Social Science or any relevant subject

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): In education sector specially in ECD field
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), is a Bangladeshi non-governmental organisation founded in 1979 under the Societies` Registration Act, 1860. The organisation is also registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau and the Micro Credit Regulatory Authority, of the Government of Bangladesh that advances children`s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child and the young people. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. In addition, its girls and young women who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
∎ FIVDB`s societal vision is that of `a vibrant society based on justice, equity, democracy and environmentally sound principles`. It works with the mission to give the disadvantaged women, men and children greater voice, reduce their vulnerability, increase their use of citizenship rights and help them enhance their quality of life. To that end FIVDB pursues educational, social and economic capacity building and social organization processes. It works to strengthen social protection and safety networks and participates in national and international outreach and advocacy. The organization combines grassroots service delivery, social mobilization and advocacy in its work and works in collaboration with communities, civil society, the Government and private sectors.
∎ Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) is going to implement Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Multi Year Resilience Program (MYRP) top up funding under its Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Program, Cox`s Bazar in partnership with Plan International Bangladesh (PIB). The duration of the project is 17 Months (to be extended subject to the provision of project extension afterward). The position will be recruited for implementing the project based at the Field Office at Ukhia with substantial field activities at different camps and host communities. The job is contractual for the project period with a three (3) months` probation period.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Technical Officer-ECD will be responsible for the implementation of the ECD component targeting children aged 3-5 and parenting education. S/he will ensure the delivery and achievement of programme outputs in particular establishment of Integrated-ECD center/Shishu Bikash Kendra (SBK), support for the identification and mobilization of teachers/facilitators in displaced, support for facilitators training, capacity building of Facilitator, delivery of Integrated ECD(I-ECD) activities for targeted children including psychosocial support and referral, delivery of learning and teaching material. S/he will communicate frequently with Technical Coordinator for technical issues, expenditure, reporting and donor compliance. S/he will also frequently communicate with Technical Specialist-ECD(Plan) for technical issues. S/he will take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating child protection related risk in the implementation of the project interventions and will represent plan at sub district level. S/he will be reportable to Technical Coordinator-ECD & PSCD.
∎ Key Role and Responsibilities:
∎ Assessment:
∎ Support education needs assessment as needed in intervention target areas;
∎ Review, assess and update the education situation in areas affected by emergency (camps sites and host communities). (;
∎ Take proactive stance for identifying and mitigating risk in project implementation.
∎ Support to identify potential and qualified Facilitator for ECD intervention.
∎ Support to design formative assessment tools for and support assessment.
∎ Highlight education related issues requiring an immediate or medium-term response and inform the Technical Coordinator-ECD and Project Coordinator;
∎ Planning and Project Implementation:
∎ Facilitate and support to establish Community Based Learning Facilities(CBLF)/ECD centre for 3-5 years learners in collaboration with Majhi, community and site management.
∎ Facilitate in identifying learners including children with disability following selection criteria.
∎ Prepare monthly activity plan based on DIP/quarterly plan and ensure effective implementation of planned activity in collaboration with community and stakeholder.
∎ Track the progress of Integrated ECD activities and provide regular update to the Technical Coordinator-ECD and Project Coordinator;
∎ Facilitate and ensure distribution of teaching- learning and other require material for I-ECD center and use.
∎ Engage parents/caregiver and community people for quality implementation of I-ECD activities;
∎ Participate in education programme review meeting at sub-district level;
∎ Gather and provide information for progress reports to ensure timely implementation of I-ECD and learning activities;
∎ Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Support to design and facilitate capacity building activities/training for ECD facilitators and volunteers in the areas of ECD;
∎ Support to prepare Training schedule/Manual/Module for conducting quality training and workshop.
∎ Organize and facilitate training, workshop, meeting for Facilitator, volunteers, community people & stakeholders maintaining standards.
∎ Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring support to the Facilitators, , Host Mentors in technical aspects of the program and cluster coordination; d
∎ Support and capacity building of Facilitator and Mentor for developing and strengthen referral mechanism for integrated ECD.
∎ Take necessary initiatives and ensure support to mobilize and capacity building of Parents Education Support Group/community group for effective implementation of program, build ownership.
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
∎ Visit project sites and ECD centre on regular basis to supervise and monitor Integrated ECD related activities in the affected communities, taking initiative for further improvement based on findings.
∎ Assist M&E Officer, M&E team of PIB, Technical Specialist-ECD (PIB) in data collection and storage;
∎ Document challenges, best practices and success stories for sharing the learnings;
∎ Assist the Technical Coordinator-ECD, M&E Officer nd Technical Specialist-ECCD in data collection and storage;
∎ Support the monitoring and reporting of major concerns on education and as well as child protection concerns inside and around the learning centres/spaces and
∎ Support reporting and evaluation of -- programmes outputs, outcomes and results achievement
∎ Information and Co-ordination:
∎ Provide regular updates to the Technical Coordinator-ECD on progress, priorities and constraints -verbally and written on an agreed and
∎ Develop and maintain strong coordination with stakeholders, Communities, site management and govt. official ( as required) for effective implementation of ECD at Camp level.
∎ Develop networking and collaboration with service provider of ECD at Camp i.e. Health, nutrition, protection & WASH sector/sub sector / implementing agencies. and establish and strengthen referral mechanism.
∎ Engage and follow up with relevant implementation staff.
∎ Child protection, gender equality and inclusion:
∎ Ensures that FIVDB and Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and FIVDB and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), PSEA Policy, their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
∎ Key relationships
∎ Internal Contact:
∎ Technical Coordinator-ECD( Supervisor)
∎ Project Coordinator
∎ Technical Officers
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
∎ Finance Officer
∎ Admin and logistic Officer
∎ External Contact:
∎ Rohingya refugees and host communities
∎ CiC, ACiC & Site Management
∎ Technical Specialist-ECD(PIB)
∎ Other service provider
∎ Camp level stakeholders

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 26 to 55 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Comprehensive understanding of the Humanitarian architecture of the Rohingya Response its operating and regulatory environment;
∎ In-depth understanding of Education in Emergency (EiE) and ECD programming;
∎ Knowledge and understanding of FIVDB’s vision, mission values.
∎ Understanding on Child Protection and safeguarding.
∎ Skills & Ability:
∎ Good mobilization and motivational skills.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skill.
∎ Good presentation and facilitation skills;
∎ Negotiation and networking skills;
∎ Persuasion and ability to influence.
∎ Basic computer literacy skills and use basic office electronic equipment.
∎ Develop and maintaining good working relationships internally and external externally.
∎ Fluency in English, written and spoken.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Ability to solve problems, handle setbacks and pressure;
∎ Desirable:
∎ Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established education in emergencies standards;
∎ Ability to represent the organization at key external and internal events when required;
∎ Strong understanding on Rohingya context, culture and Cox’s Bazar local culture.
∎ Abilities to undertake extensive travel to field.
∎ Understanding and speaking local language of Cox’s Bazar or Chittagong is an advantage.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 54500 (Monthly)
∎ 10% of the Basic Salary will be deducted as Staff Security Fund (Payment made after project closing/ Leave from FIVDB) Deduction of Tax at the source Yearly Salary Increment(Up to 5-10% based on Performance Appraisal and budgeted provision of the selected project)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 2 Sep 2023

Company Information:
∎ 27 Aug 2023
∎ Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)
∎ Address : FIVDB, Khadimnagar, Sylhet-3103
∎ Business : FIVDB is a development organization, established in 1979. Its major operation cover 7 major districts and concentrates round in the north-east of Bangladesh. It mission is to give disadvantage women, men and children greater voice, reduce their vulnerability, increase use of citizenship rights and help them enhance their quality of life.

Category: NGO/Development

: FIVDB is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.FIVDB affirms the 'ZERO' tolerance approach against sexual exploitation and abuse. And is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children and adults at all times. FIVDB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.Join us on our Facebook page for more updates: www.facebook.com/fivdbngo