ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or tertiary qualification

• Degree or tertiary
• qualification in environmental studies, food security, economic studies or community development
• related subjects

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience of designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects or programmes of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, livelihood, food security.
• Proven experience of identifying potential issues for advocacy and develop strategy and activities for advocacy both at local and national level.
• Working knowledge of Red Cross Code of conduct, SPHERE, CHS, and other humanitarian and community development related codes and guidelines.
• Proven experience of working with a variety of groups, including Churches, para-Church organizations, local NGOs, and international NGOs;
• Proven experience of coaching and mentoring with partner organizations

• Experience managing or working in projects funded by institutional donors such as: Europe Aid, DFID, ECHO, USAID, etc.
• Experience of working within (and leading) a multidisciplinary and multicultural programme team.
• Logistics and/or financial management

SKILLS/
ABILITIES

• Mastery of Bangla and English
• Excellent English writing ability
• Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills
• Skills in grants/contract management
• Skills in data and information management
• Skills in capacity building, including aspects such as one-to-one mentoring, leading presentations, etc.
• Ability to express complex issues in a concise, accurate and diplomatic manner.
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to win the trust and respect of those of different backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to give trust and respect to those of different backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a timely, effective manner
• Programme monitoring abilities and ability to influence others toward change
• Skills in drafting or reviewing proposals, budgets and reports

• Strong IT skills related to using online data management systems
• Understanding of finance and logistics systems needed for organizational functioning

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Committed Christian with a personal relationship with God
• Committed to regular Christian fellowship with other Christians
• Christian motivation in relation to injustice and serving those in need.
• Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and sensitivity and spiritual maturity
• Team player
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural i0ssues
• Commitment to accountability to beneficiaries and transparency, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to their own continued professional and personal learning and development’
• Flexibility, ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to travel and live in basic conditions

• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues;
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments;

OTHER COMMENTS:
This role is based in Dhaka and it may involve at least 40% travel within Bangladesh.