Position: Accountability Specialist
Contract type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Salary: Competitive salary & benefits package
Based: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Closing date: 02 May 2018
Planned Interview date: 09 May 2018 (Tentative)
Start date: ASAP
About us
More than half the world lives in poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
Christian Aid is working with its partners in Bangladesh to achieve its goal of ending poverty. We are committed to expose the scandal of poverty and to help in practical ways through our programme, partnerships, campaign and advocacy to root it out from the world. We work with our partners to challenge and change the system that favors the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalized. Christian Aid (CA) has been working in Bangladesh since 1972. We are recognized for our work on emergency response programme, climate change, disaster risk management, gender equality and human rights issues. Our emergency programmes promote access to just and equitable resources and support the creation of resilient and thriving livelihoods for disaster and crisis affected communities. This role is for ensuring emergency support to the Rohingya as part of Christian Aid’s emergency programme.
About the role
Christian Aid is working together with our partners in Bangladesh on humanitarian and development projects for over 3 decades. Christian Aid is now seeking a motivated Accountability Specialist to work with a three-member consortium led by Christian Aid (pending funding) to roll out a comprehensive accountability system in Jamtoli and advocating for improved humanitarian accountability across the entire Rohingya response in the Cox’s Bazar area. The Accountability Specialist will also provide technical guidance across all of Christian Aid’s Rohingya response, ensuring adherence to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). The Accountability Specialist will also lead on engagement with relevant clusters and provide technical guidance to ensure the accountability systems link with protection, PSEA and other sectors, and to mainstream advocacy. The role will have a significant focus on the Core Humanitarian Standards four (rights) and five (complaint mechanisms), while feeding into one (appropriateness) and seven (learning). The incumbent will be managing 2-3 partner organisations. The position requires extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, particularly communities, partner organisations, humanitarian responders, UN agencies and relevant authorities.
About you
Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in social science or related field preferably in a development-humanitarian related discipline and understanding of humanitarian and accountability issues. Should possess kknowledge of and experience in communicating with communities, including specific experience focused on accountability. Clear understanding of the Core Humanitarian Standards with demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity. The incumbent should have staff management experience. At least five years’ experience working with an NGO and/or INGO. To be successful in this role nuanced communications skills appropriate for communicating with communities across ethnic and gender differences, and with diverse stakeholders is fundamental. Sensitivity and discretion is an integral part of this role as the person will be handling sensitive information and dealing with sensitive issues on a regular basis
Further information
Applications from appropriately qualified internationals and nationals are encouraged.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e. SC, ST, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates to apply.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a competitive holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 20th May 2018, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
How to Apply
To apply for this post please logon to: CHRISTIAN AID JOBS and submit your updated resume and statement of interest clearly explaining your suitability and interest in the role. For queries related to the role and online applications please contact us on: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org |
