Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
National Headquarters
684-686, Red Crescent Sarak, Bara Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Red Cross - Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world.   Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the Movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government in the Disaster Management field, BDRCS provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 50 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable Bangladeshi candidate for the following position:

Job Title : Unit Development (OD) Officer
Project Name : BDRCS-SRC Partnership Project
Number of Positions : 01 (One)
Job Nature :     Contractual
Duration of contract : 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of fund)
Reportable To : Director-Unit Affaires Dpt. of BDRCS.
Salary Range : BDT- 55,000.00 ( Consolidated per month)
Age Limit : 40 years maximum (Age limit will be relaxed in case of potential candidates)
Duty station : BDRCS at NHQ, Dhaka with extensive field visit in project areas.
Job Purpose :

The Unit Development (OD) Officer will work directly with the Unit Level Officers and Unit Executive Committees of BDRCS branches for developing and maintaining an effective planning, implementing, supervising, evaluation and reporting system in BDRCS-SRC project for Unit Strengthening. S/he is responsible to link the project with other relevant Departments within BDRCS, such as DRM, DR, Training, fund raising and Youth & Volunteers as well as external relevant stakeholders.

Job Description / Responsibility:

  • Extend adequate support to BDRCS branches in planning and designing of existing and upcoming programs/projects for strengthening the branches in line with BDRCS strategic priority and Dhaka Declaration;
  • work closely with Unit Level Officers and Unit Executive Committees to implement the designed project so that Unit can  achieve the target results ;
  • Develop participatory  tools and facilitate mentoring sessions for the facilitators group of the community ( Volunteers);
  • Support to ULOs for preparing Annual Operation Plan (AOP) in each year mentioning quarterly targets.
  • Support to develop M&E plan, result based planning (framework), indicators and tools for different type interventions of the projects like;  Capacity development, organizational preparation and Resources mobilization ;
  • work in a team to design and conduct survey, midterm/periodic evaluation, reviews and studies in Programme;
  • Design and implement tools and mechanisms to record progress of project’s activities
  • Support in strengthening branch capacity of relevant staff and volunteers through facilitating training and orientations at NHQ and branch level;
  • Perform as bridge for financial smooth disbursement and execution tracking;
  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager/Director;
  • Establish and ensure effective working relationships with members in the team SRC counterparts.
  • Ensure effective working relationships with all BDRCS departments including support services at HQ and field levels.

Reporting

  • Ensure the coordination, timely preparation and submission of reports (Monthly, Quarterly Progress Report, Annual report, Programme update etc.)
  • Prepare report to donors in collaboration with relevant staffs ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements.
  • Contribute to wide Programme learning by preparing and disseminating lessons learned, good practices and evidence provided by Field team through information bulletins, operations updates and revisions, programme updates, annual reports and quarterly reports and ensure the standard formats and guidelines are adhered to and followed;

Educational Requirements

  • Relevant University degree in Social Science/English/Statistics/Development related discipline or equivalent qualification in related area.

Additional job requirements

  • In good mental and physical health;
  • Training in or experience of researching and writing narrative reports;
  • English fluent (excellent writing skills required),
  • Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing);
  • Competencies: preferable-RCRC movements, Results Focus & Accountability, Teamwork, Communications, and Professional Mastery, Analytical skills, ability to think strategically and able to influence, communicate, co-operate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organizations.

Person’s Specifications:

  • Five years of working experience in organizational development in the Red Cross/Red Crescent and/or other humanitarian organizations.
  • Experience in planning, supervising, evaluation and reporting
  • Experience in planning and managing budgets
  • Experience in writing and evaluating project proposals
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team and respects opinions of others
  • Works well under stress and works well with deadlines

Application Instructions:

  • Only online application will be accepted.
  • Departmental clearance will be required for internal candidates.

If you think you are competent enough for the position, please apply online before 5:00 pm, September 25, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer