Job Description

Title: Technical Officer- PSCD

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 formal and nonformal education
∎ 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- PSCD will be responsible for the implementation of the Pre-service Capacity Development (PSCD) intervention of Rohingya female which will support Myanmar Curriculum and PSCD component targeting children aged 7 -17. S/he will ensure the delivery and achievement of programme outputs in particular support for the identification and mobilization of potential female trainee in camps, Master Trainer in displaced communities, plan, facilitate and support for the session Rohingya female trainess, facilitate training, contribute to delivery of education activities for targeted. S/he will communicate frequently with Technical Coordinator-Myanmar Curriculum for quality delivery of project activities, expenditure, reporting and donor compliance. S/he will also communicate with Technical Specialist- Myanmar Curriculum (PIB) for technical issue. S/he will take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating child protection and safeguarding related risk in the implementation of the project interventions and will represent FIVDB at Camp and sub district level. S/he will be reportable to Technical Coordinator-Myanmar Curriculum .
∎ Key Roles 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 (including, but not limited to depending on the context, access and barriers for vulnerable groups including girls and children with disabilities, barriers for teachers/facilitators, safe learning environment for children and teachers/facilitators, quality of learning and teaching, conflict sensitivity, community participation, etc.);
∎ Identify potential female for the PSCD program following criteria in collaboration with community /stakes
∎ Support to design formative assessment for PSCD trainee progress tracking .
∎ Highlight education related issues requiring an immediate or medium-term response and inform the Coordinator and Project Manager;
∎ Project Implementation:
∎ Prepare monthly activity plan following quarterly plan and ensure effective implementation of PSCD intervention as per planned in collaboration with community and stakeholder.
∎ Track the progress of PSCD activities and provide regular update to the coordinator and specialist.
∎ Conduct session with PSCD female trainee at camp in a regular basis following plan and maintaining standards;
∎ Participate in education programme review meeting at camp level;
∎ Support to develop formative assessment to keep regular learning progress of learners.
∎ Gather and provide information for progress reports to ensure timely implementation of basic education and learning activities;
∎ Facilitate to engage parents, communities and other stakeholders for effective implementation of PSCD intervention.
∎ Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms.
∎ Staff Capacity Building:
∎ Find out gaps and facilitate capacity development activities/training for volunteers/facilitators in the areas of Myanmar curriculum;
∎ Support to prepare training schedule and materials for PSCD intervention and conducting quality session for PSCD female trainee and other volunteers.
∎ Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring support to the Program Organizer, Resource Instructor/Master Trainers, Female trainee in technical aspects of the program and cluster coordination and
∎ Support to prepare training manual/module for conducting quality training for PSCD trainee and other volunteers.
∎ Facilitate and engage parents and community group , build their capacity and engage them to promote girl’s education, GVB risk mitigation and facilitate prevention of bullying and harassment.
∎ Monitoring And Reporting:
∎ Regular visit and monitoring of PSCD activities and take initiative for further improvement based on findings.
∎ Collect and input the monitoring data into system.
∎ Support during donner progress report by providing necessary quantity and quality data
∎ Document challenges, best practices and success stories for sharing the learnings;
∎ Assist the M&E Officer, PIB MERL team and Technical Specialist-MC(PIB) 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
∎ Facilitate and support conducting different assessment including formative assessment related to PSCD;
∎ Support reporting and evaluation of EiE programmes outputs, outcomes and results achievement
∎ Information And Co-Ordination:
∎ Provide regular updates to the Technical Coordinator on progress, priorities and constraints -verbally and written on an agreed and
∎ Communication with IPs regarding field implementation and smooth PSCD program
∎ 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-Myanmar Curriculum(Supervisor)
∎ Project Coordinator
∎ Technical Coordinator(s)
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
∎ Technical Officer(s)
∎ Finance Officer
∎ Admin and logistic Officer
∎ External Contact:
∎ Rohingya refugees and host communities
∎ Gender Specialist(PIB)
∎ Technical Specialist-Myanmar Curriculum (PIB)
∎ CiC, ACiC & Site Management
∎ Other service provider
∎ Camp and host 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 girls education;
∎ Good understanding on Gender, Gender Based Violence and prevention.
∎ 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 skills.
∎ 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.
∎ Ability to solve problems, handle setbacks and pressure.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Fluency in English and Bangla both reading and writing.
∎ 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