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:

Job title :    Information Management Officer
Job Nature :    Contractual.
Position :    01 (One).
Duration of contract :    Initially up to 31 December 2022 (with the possibility of extension).
Salary Range :    Up to BDT. 60,000/- (Monthly Consolidated).
Reporting to :    Camp Manager, Bhasan Char Operation.
Age limit :    40 years (age limit will be relaxed in case of the potential candidate) .
Duty station :    Bhasan Char, Hatiya Noakhali.

Roles and Responsibility:

  • Implement and regularly update the Information Management Strategy and the Dissemination Plan for all information management-related products produced by the site management agency.
  • Design necessary data collection forms, ensuring that the purpose and use of data collected are clear and that questions are simple, clear, and collectible.
  • Organize and manage data input from data collection forms and conduct initial analysis of the data.
  • Based on the data collected, conduct needs and gap identification for the site management activity.
  • Proactively gather information from relevant UN agencies and other organizations.
  • Perform advisory and technical assignments in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Organize and maintain GIS data in accordance with the relevant agency data management protocols.
  • Identify appropriate secondary data and information resources.
  • Participate in camp-level coordination meetings representing the BDRCS, and provide the necessary support in presenting the relevant data and information.
  • Provide advice and counsel concerning information management issues to the Head of Office.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject.
  • At least 03 (three) years of work experience in emergency setup or development/ NGO sector.
  • Professional technical experience matching the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities.
  • Relevant educational background and knowledge of the UN.
  • Experience in working in the Cox’s Bazar or Bhasan Char Operation will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the complexity related to refugee and IDP situations.
  • Team player is essential.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Skilled in Computer literacy- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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 interview.
BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer