| Title |
Officer – Programme Analysis |
| Reporting to |
Strategic Lead |
| Direct reports |
Not applicable |
| Groups |
Thematic Leadership Unit |
| Relationships |
Stakeholders of projects where analysis related to enterprise, business, market and finance is required, Business Networks, National Financial & Market based Green Business Networks |
| Financial scope |
As delegated as assigned |
| Location |
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nature or contract |
Regular contract |
| Grade |
G |
| Salary |
Monthly Gross BDT 45,000- 55,000 and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experiences. |
| Travel |
Expected, approximately 1-3 weeks per quarter local travel plus 1 week per year international travel |
About the role
This is a mid-level core position in the Thematic Leadership Unit to analyse the business case for selection and /or strengthen of any innovative enterprise for sustainable poverty reduction of socio culturally vulnerable people in urban and rural context.
Responsibilities:
- Lead in cost and benefit analysis of any innovative small and medium businesses/enterprises for increasing access to services by poor people both in urban and rural areas
- Lead to assess the viability of any business followed by IRR and NPV
- Lead in financial and business modelling of any innovative green products and services
- Lead in capacity building of local business stakeholders including informal sectors in market assessment, business planning and market development
- Introduce innovative tools and checklist to generate new business ideas related with appropriate technologies for inclusive development of rural and urban poor
- Lead in preparation of contracting documents between private business companies and local authorities for delivering improve services
- Networking and linkage development with local and national network of business organisations
- Need to support other thematic areas as and when necessary basis to deal with market mapping, business model development and as relevant
About you
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Finance/ Economics/ Management Information Systems (MIS)/ Accounting preferably with Master in Business Administration
- At least 3 years of working experience of business implementation of which 1 year should include financial modelling experience.
- Experience working with technology and innovation, social inclusion will be an added advantage
- In-depth understanding of the development priorities of Bangladesh and how to include business ideas to achieve environment/livelihoods/urban/energy/agriculture etc. sector development.
- Ability to design short term and long term and cross sectoral program
- Ability to design and deliver business models and prepare forecasting for businesses.
- Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills
- Excellent oral presentation skills and in-depth knowledge and experience in major donor reporting requirements
- Excellent ability to work with a virtual cross-functional team
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities
- Fluency in Bangla and English required
- Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work. In addition, the compensation and benefit details are mentioned below:
Salary & benefits: Monthly Gross Monthly Gross BDT 45,000- 55,000 and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experiences and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experiences.
About us
Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. We are a registered charity.
Improving harvests through planet-friendly farming innovations. Transforming lives through affordable, renewable energy. Reducing vulnerability created by climate change or disaster. Demonstrating sustainable ways to improve clean water access and sanitation. Unlocking economic opportunities that allow whole communities to thrive.
Just a few of the ways we help people unleash their potential and protect our world for future generations.
How to apply
Please apply online through uploading your CV mentioning two referees by 02 March 2019.
We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
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