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 vulnerable people over the last 52 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 national for the following position under UNHCR supported “Bhasanchar Operation (BCO)”:

Job title : Distribution Officer
Position : 01 (one).
Duration of contract : Till 31st December 2023 (with the possibility of extension).
Salary Range : Up to BDT. 60,000/- (Monthly Consolidated).
Reporting to : Coordinator, Bhasan Char Operation.
Age limit : 36 years (age limit will be relaxed in case of the potential candidate).
Duty station : Bhasan Char, Hatiya Noakhali.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field from a reputed institute.
  • At least 03 years of working experience in a relevant field.

Roles and Responsibility:

  • Organize and facilitate periodic and timely distribution of NFI, LGP and other assistance to the refugees.
  • Liaise with the warehouse/logistics department to ensure proper disseverments of items for distribution and to ensure proper documentation.
  • Liaise with the UNHCR Field Team, to ensure proper plan, modality, distribution center and other distribution-related components.  
  • Ensure proper reporting through Activity Info and other formats prescribed by UNHCR.
  • Facilitate awareness sessions and FGDs to ensure proper use of the distributed items among the community.
  • Maintain proper coordination with the CiC, to obtain timely approvals of planned activities.
  • Support the Site Management team in the field activities.

Knowledge and skills:

  • At least 3 years of experience on the relevant field.
  • Good knowledge on MS office (Word, Excel and other relevant tools).
  • Good Knowledge of Mobile data collection system like KoBo toolbox, ODK.
  • Excellent knowledge of 7 principals of RCRC Movement.
  • Ability to priorities, multi-task and meet deadline.
  • Good liaison and negotiation skill.

Personal Qualities:

  • Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
  • Act at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
  • Able to work in a team and respects opinions of others.
  • Honest and high level of integrity.
  • Assist the organization on occasion, in times of national, international, 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, May 25, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.
BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer.