Educo Bangladesh is looking for a “Technical Officer” for ALOY-ALOW Project

We are Spain based global development NGO with more than 25 years of experience that works for the interest of Children and in defense of their rights, especially the right to a quality education. Our institutional philosophy (Mission, Vision, Values and Principles) is firmly established on a commitment in pursuit of Children’s wellbeing. We have three strategic development goals, which center on the Right to Education, the Right to Protection, and Governance.

In Bangladesh, Educo has been working since 1999 with aims to empower Children to express their views, ideas and opinions, and to exercise leadership. At the same time, Educo works with duty bearers, especially Parents and Local Government Institutions, to create an enabling environment for Children where they can influence the decisions that affect them.

However, Educo Bangladesh is going to launch a new Project at Moulvibazar, named “Accessing Learning Opportunities to the Young, Adolescents and Livelihood Options for Women (ALOY-ALOW: Lightening up and Be enlightened)", subject to the approval of the Government of Bangladesh. The Organization is now looking for a Technical Officer of this new Project.
 
 
 
Name of position Technical Officer, ALOY-ALOW Project
Number of Vacancy 01
Department/Project ALOY-ALOW
Report to Project Manager, ALOY-ALOW Project
Contract Duration Up to December, 2023
Job Location & Conditions Moulvibazar
(Required 80% frequent field visit and 20% at Project Office)
Purpose Strengthen the capacity of PNGO’s so that they can adopt Educo’s Project mission and achieve the goal within the stipulated time.
Engagement The focus part of Technical Officer is the PNGO’s capacity strengthening, maintain a good relationship with community people, related counterparts and private sectors officials, explore for establishing linkage with the different organization working in the intervention area.
Delivery The Technical Officer will ensure the partners are implementing the activity according to the planning, ensure deadline of deliverables of Annual Operating Plan.

Core Job Responsibilities
Sl. No.
Key Areas of Accountability
Essential Tasks
% of Time
1.
Supervise the Activity of the Partners 1.1  Supervise the activity implementation of the partners.
1.2  Regular visit the Project to ensure proper implementation of the Projects’ activities.
1.3  Monitor the partners’ implementation process and provide the required guidance.
20%
2.
Capacity Development of Partners 2.1  Analyze partners plan in the implementation of activity and guide them accordingly for improvement.
2.2  Work with the Partners’ to identify and analyze gaps in partner capacity (sectoral and institutional), through the partner capacity assessment and during the implementation of the programme.
2.3  Evaluate Teachers' class conduction considering the implementation of quality education indicator and find the gaps.
2.4  Provide information related capacity development of Teachers.
2.5  Document mutual learning with partners in terms of Program delivery and partnership capacity building.
2.6  Liaise with partners to ensure that all required reports and deliverables are submitted by the partners and accepted by SCI on time according to the reporting schedules in the agreement.
25%
3.
Maintain Communication 3.1  Develop effective linkages and communication with different Management Committees, Tea Garden Authorities, Parents Community (PC) to ensure proper maintenance of activity.
3.2  Conduct field visit to monitor the progress of Projects and discuss challenges with field teams.
3.3  Buildup and maintain effective communication and linkage with the respective government.
3.4  Maintain communication with different stakeholders to explore the intervention and area of work.
3.5  Network with local, agencies; educational institutions; nonprofit organizations; and private sector business interests for future program development in coordination with Partners members.
3.6  Act as the communications channel to the Project Manager to Partner PNGOs
20%
4.
Report 4.1  Ensure that reporting templates are understood to comply with the donor’s requirements.
4.2  Liaise with partners to ensure that all required reports and deliverables are submitted by the partners and accepted by Educo on time according to the reporting schedules in the agreement.
4.3  Review partner’s reports and required documents and provide feedback as necessary.
4.4  Liaise with partners to ensure completeness, correctness and accuracy of their reports.
20%
5.
Provide Technical Supports 5.1  Provide the technical supports to Project staff (both partners and Educo) regarding the ECD, Pre-primary school and Primary School operations
5.2  Develop the training modules, schedule, conduct training and follow-up the training as per project activities
5.3  Support to produce periodical reports, case studies, success stories and other reports as per internal and external requirements.
5.4  Keep all the necessary documents related to training and project participants of various interventions.
15%

Scopes and Impact

Scope
Impact
Supervise the implementation of EARTH “Accessing Learning Opportunities to the Young, Adolescents and Livelihood Options for Women (ALOY-ALOW)” Project to fulfill level wise indicator prescribe to ensure quality education by the government. Quality education will be ensured.
Child wellbeing will uphold.

Relationships:

Internally
Externally
Contact
Reason
✓
 
 Direct Supervisor Update the progress of the Project activities and receive further instruction.
✓
 
 Team Members To implement the activities accordingly.
✓
Member of Another Team To maintain harmony in achieving the accuracy of the planning.
✓
Different Stakeholder of the Community To improve the condition of the education of the Stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications:

Education Post Graduate in Social Science/ Education
Work Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience in Education Program in work experience in Tea Garden and Haor area will be given extra preference.
  • Experience in supervision, monitoring, partner management maintaining effective communication with different stakeholders.
  • Proven working history of Community Engagement, WASH, Child Rights and Protection, Education, ECD, Disaster Risk Management, Livelihood, Women Empowerment, Networking is highly required.
  • Commitment to and understanding of Educo’s Mission Visions Values and Principles including Right-Based Approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other Project documents

Key Issues
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Knowledge and Practice      
Child rights-based approach, Country's child rights related policies and laws.  
✓
Education Policy 2010, Draft Education Act, 2013, Indicators of Quality education as prescribe by the Government.  
 
✓
Languages  
 
 
English (Speaking and Writing)  
 
✓
Bangla (Speaking and Writing)  
 
✓
Computer Skill  
 
 
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
✓

Values & Competencies

Core Values
Core Principles
Competencies
Social Commitment Participation Accountability
Equity Non-Discrimination Analytical Thinking
Respect Transparency Team Management
  Dynamic Spirit Leadership
    Communication

Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable of and abide by Educo’s organizational values and principles

Salary:  Monthly Take Home BDT 61,186; Plus: 10% PF, Yearly 2 Bonuses (1 on Gross & 1 on Basic) and Gratuity
Other Benefits: Group Insurance and Mobile Bill.


Interested Candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to send their resume (not more than two pages and must feature results of previous works) with 1 pp size photograph and contact number on or before April 20, 2019 only through email to hr.bangladesh@educo.org

Two referees must be mentioned in CV (one must be your current supervisor)

Women are especially encouraged to apply

Declaration

N.B. As a Child-Centred Organization, Educo is committed to Child protection, and has developed a Child Safeguarding Policy, together with a Code of Conduct. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Before induction, any new staff should read and sign Educo’s Code of Conduct.