Swisscontact is the business-oriented independent foundation for international development cooperation. Represented in 36 countries with over 1,400 employees, it promotes - since 1959 - economic, social and environmental development.
Swisscontact seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn and willingly to commit long-term support to our country operations. The individual must have the ability and willingness to thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages self-learning. The ideal candidate will be result-oriented, flexible in approach and able to work independently with minimum supervision. |
Coordinator - Portfolio Development |
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Dhaka with possible visits to field locations |
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Senior Portfolio Manager |
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Support Swisscontact Bangladesh’s project portfolio development initiatives and integration of gender and social inclusion issues within Swisscontact country operations and lead corporate communications (internal and external). |
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Portfolio development (40%)
- Research latest trends in pro-poor market systems development and keep oneself updated;
- Scan multi- and bi-lateral donor landscape and keep updated records;
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of private foundations and corporation who can be potential donors for Swisscontact;
- Gather relevant information through secondary research and in-person interviews for new project proposals to be prepared for donors;
- Undertake field research as necessary;
- Support development of new project concepts and proposals;
- Handle and protect confidential and sensitive information with integrity;
- Make conscious effort to be familiar with Swsscontact’s market systems development approach, thematic areas and competencies;
- Work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and Team Leaders to learn about necessary troubleshooting support provided to ongoing projects in Bangladesh;
- Work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Business Administration to learn about new project start-ups viz. project set-ups, recruitment, capacity building of new staff;
- Represent Swisscontact at relevant events.
Gender and Social Inclusion (35%)
- Work as the gender focal person of the country office;
- Proactively focus on self-improvement and professional capacity on gender and social issues;
- Monitor and analyse developments on gender and social inclusion issues at national and regional level;
- Support the portfolio development team with sound gender analysis and ensure gender and social inclusion issues are effectively integrated into the design and implementation of new and existing projects;
- Collaborate with different project teams and establish a mechanism for mutual learning across the country office;
- Identify strategic actions to be undertaken to improve gender and social inclusion during project implementation;
- Work closely with different project teams to distil and document lessons related to gender and social inclusion issues for public advocacy and future project design.
Corporate Communications (25%)
- Work colosely with the communication focal persons in project teams and ensure compliance to the Corporate Communication Guideline and Design Manual and all communication materials are adequately branded;
- Act as the focal person between the country office and the Head Quarter in Zurich for all communications related to news articles, social media engagement and brand awareness;
- Lead on organising key events in Bangladesh and support other country offices in the region in organising events.
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Skills and Experiences
The individual must conform to the following qualifications:
- Passionate and commited about developing a career within Swisscontact;
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the subjects-Economics, Development Sudies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Mass Communication, Business Adminisration; Gender Studies, Mass Communication; Media Studies or Journalism;
- General understanding of developing and middle income country’s development challenges;
- General understanding of global development discourses and institutions;
- Strong understanding of socio-political issues of economic development in Bangladesh;
- Ability to present, explain and interpret complex data or analysis;
- Workable prodcution and technical knowledge of audio visual communication and print material;
- At least 2- 4 years of professional work experience in development agency or for-profit entity;
- Experience of working in communication and/or research agencies will be an added advantage;
- Advanced communication skill in both English and Bangla (verbal and written);
- Excellent computer literacy in Windows Office programs (especially MsWord, Excel and PowerPoint);
- Extra-curricular expereinces will be highly valued;
- Work in a team to deliver high quality work within deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment;
- Willing and able to travel within and outside Bangladesh.
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Physical Demands
Field visits may be necessary; as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and able to take part in such activities as and when needed and sometimes within short notice.
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Working Conditions and Environment
This will be applicable according to the Swisscontact Staff Manual.
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Application details:
Please email your application form along with a cover letter (elaborating your competencies for the position and your expected salary) to bd.recruitment@swisscontact.org
The Job Description and the application form can be downloaded from our website http://www.swisscontact.org/en/country/south-asia/work-with-us/jobs.html.
Please mention name of the position applied for in the “subject” line of your email. Applications must be submitted on or before 29 September 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for final selection process.
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage female professionals to apply.
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