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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Red Cross - Red Crescent 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, the Society 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 a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position of its COVID-19 response program:

Job Title : Project Officer
Department : Disaster Response (DR)
No. of position : 01 (One).
Job Nature : Contractual.
Duration of contract : 6 months (with possibility of extension).
Reportable to : Response Manager (COVID-19) in close coordination with Operational Coordinator.
Duty station : National Head Quarters (NHQ), Moghbazar, Dhaka.
Starting Date : As soon as possible.
Salary Range : Up to 60,000 BDT (other benefits as per organization’s policy).

Organizational context

The Bangladesh Red Cross Society was constituted on 31 March 1973. The Society was recognized by ICRC on 20 September 1973 and admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 2 November 1973. The name and emblem were changed from Red Cross to Red Crescent on 4th April 1988 vide Act 25 of 1988. BDRCS National Headquarters at Red Crescent Sarak, Boro Moghbazar, Dhaka is the Secretariat of the Society. The Secretary General, appointed by the Managing Board, heads the Secretariat. The BDRCS has 68 Units. A Unit is constituted in each district and in the Metropolitan cities of Dhaka. Chittagong, Rajshahi & Khulna. Its vision is to `To become a leading humanitarian organization by mobilizing the power of humanity`. And mission statement is `The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, a volunteer-based humanitarian organization, endeavors to prevent and reduce human sufferings and save lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups by providing effective and efficient services through mobilizing resources in emergencies and normal time.

Since March 2020, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) with the support of IFRC and membership, has been preparing for and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic across the country and is working closely with the Government of Bangladesh to keep people healthy and safe. BDRSC has mobilized its extensive network of trained volunteers to conduct community outreach, including prevention and awareness activities, hygiene promotion and countering rumors and misinformation, as well as providing mental health and psychosocial support to people in distress, including those carrying the virus and first responders. BDRCS is also using this extensive network to assist the country’s most vulnerable groups with food and cash assistance. In the long run, socio-economic interventions will be the most important part of the COVID-19 response. BDRCS has an approved strategic plan where access to health care and developing community resilience to health program is one of the strategic objectives. In order to strengthening Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)’s on-going support to emerging health priorities and support the National COVID19 vaccine deployment and rollout to stop the spread of the COVID19 virus, Program Officer will support Response Manager in accomplishing BDRCS mission and vision. This position is supported by PROVASH USAID COVID response fund and work closely with Operational Coordinator to deliver the activities.

Job purpose

 The primary purpose of the job holder to Support on-going COVID-19 operations and program operation team, as required. The Program officer will ensure effective implementation of field activities with regular field monitoring and fulfil other requirements of the program. S/he will identify gaps and work in manner that coordination needs are addressed. Reporting to Response Manager the post holder will ensure operational support to ensure effective running of program and finance. Work in close collaboration with Unit offices and build capacity for performance improvements and reporting.

Job duties and responsibilities

  • Work with the Response Manager (COVID-19) and in efficient and timely program implementation.
  • Liaison with team members (communication, finance officer, response coordinator, medical officer, field officer etc.) to meet the project deadlines and workplan.
  • Ensure quality programme implementation through regular monitoring and technical inputs to the respective branch official and branch volunteers.
  • Monitor and review the operational plan to ensure that these are realistic, both in terms of budget and implementation plan of Project.
  • Liaison with relevant department (finance, logistics, HR, P&D etc.) for project implementation and better coordination.
  • Support the branches to implement the COVID-19 related activities.
  • Follow up on challenges and opportunities for the implementation of planned activities in various projects and coordinate the mitigation and adaptation with BDRCS and its partners.
  • Support the COIVD-19 response program implementation with relevant departments (DR, Health etc).
  • Support communication officer to coordinate with communication agency to ensure all the public communication of the projects are well coordinated and delivered on time.
  • Organize coordination meetings and forums, involving national authorities, national and international partners, and donors, if necessary
  • Ensure that accurate and timely reporting are maintained as per requirements of the donor and partners.
  • Participate in the procurement Committee for the procurement processes and ensure all project procurement activities are maintained as per BDRCS policy and procedures.
  • Carry out any assigned task need to be accomplishing within the due time as instructed by Line Manager or competent authority.
  • Carry out any assigned task need to be accomplishing within the due time as instructed by Line Manager or competent authority.

Duties applicable to all staff

1.

Actively work towards the achievement of the BDRCS goals

2.

Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles

3.

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements


Education

  Required

Preferred

Professional/academic qualification at master's level  in social science, international relations or development studies

X

 

Experience

 

Required 

Preferred

At least 4 year(s)

X

 

Knowledge and Skills

Required 

Preferred

Excellent computer skills (MS Office package, Word, Excel).

X

 

Excellent communication and negotiation skills (oral and written)

X

 

Excellent analytical, team working and communication skills

X

 

Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines

X

 

Willing to travel and operate in a demanding working environment

X

 

Knowledge and experience of accounting software packages

X

 

Ability to work in demanding situations and sometimes under pressure and meet deadlines

 

X

 

 

 

Languages

Required 

Preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skill in English and Bangla

X

 

Application Instructions:

  • 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, January 15, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer