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 of its Bhasanchar Operation:

Roles and responsibilities

• Contribute to work planning, budgeting, and ensuring activity implementation is undertaken on time and within laid budgets.
• Ensure service mapping and site planning and infrastructure surveys are undertaken and information is updated on a regular basis.
• Prepare daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly situation reports as may be required by BDRCS and UNHCR.
• Ensure continuous site monitoring and identify issues and gaps geared towards timely repairs and maintenance of infrastructure and coordinate with the Navy, CiC, and other service providers as necessary.
• Keep track, Promote and Monitor the implementation of all the projects and activities covered under SMS, EPR, Shelter and Site Improvement, NFI, and Energy.
• To undertake information dissemination and awareness-raising sessions within communities to ensure that they are well informed on services and providers including any new changes in camp management.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with communities and other stakeholders.
• To represent BDRCS in coordination and collaboration meetings and with the government, the UN, and other NGOs and agencies.
• Undertake regular community needs assessments and ensure work plans are reviewed to capture and respond to the changing needs within communities.
• To undertake budget planning, tracking, and updating to ensure that the budget is up to date at all times and corrective measures are taken when issues are raised regarding the budget.
• To always collect information and remain updated on security issues and report to BDRCS management.
• To contribute to the project’s M&E system and ensure that M&E activities are undertaken regularly and learning is fed into management for decision making.

Required Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills

• Masters degree from any reputed university. It can be relaxed for experienced candidates.
• At least 05 years of working experience of which a minimum of 02 years managerial/ senior level field experience in the relevant area, preferably in CXB or Bhasan Char Refugee operation.
• Professional & technical experience matching the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of Refugee and BDRCS programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexity related to refugee and IDP situations.
• Relevant educational background and knowledge of the functions of the UN.
• Experience in working in the Cox’s Bazar or Bhasan Char Operation will be an added advantage.
• Language Proficiency in English is a must. The ability to speak in Rohingya or the local language will be an added advantage.

Functional Skills

• Experience with coordinating with Funding organizations (UN/INGO/Donors) and Implementing Authorities (Government/INGO/NGO/Corporate)
• Resource Planning
• Computer Literacy
• Financial Management
• Program Management (project formulation, program cycles, and reporting standards)
• Results-Based Management
• Awareness of Organizational Financial Rules and Regulations and Procedures 
• Refugee and BDRCS Programs
• Experience in an international capacity will be an added advantage

Desirable Skills

• Camp Coordination and Camp Management- Mandatory
• Microsoft Excel- Mandatory
• Reporting skills- Mandatory
• Project Management- Mandatory
• Inter-Sector Leadership/Coordination- Mandatory
• Team Management- Mandatory

Competency requirements:

Core Competencies

• Accountability 
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

• Judgment and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Political Awareness
• Stakeholder Management

Personal Qualities:

• Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
• Act at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
• Able to work in a team and respect the opinions of others.
• Honest and high level of integrity.
• Assist the organization on occasion, in times of national, international, and local emergencies or major disasters.

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, October 07, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further interview process.

BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer