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

Vacancy Announcement

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 53 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 Bhasanchar Operation:

Roles and Responsibility:

• Implement and regularly update the Information Management Strategy including all products related to site management.
• Assist in Designing and maintaining data collection forms, ensuring clarity in purpose, questions, and data usability for ease of collection and analysis.
• Organize, manage, and input data from collection forms and perform initial analysis.
• Identify needs and gaps in site management activities based on collected data and suggest actions to address them.
• Identify and incorporate secondary data and information resources to support site management activities.
• Assist in designing data templates and producing visualizations using tools like MS Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare and contribute to the creation of monthly reports for the site management sector, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission ensuring accuracy and clarity in documentation using MS Office, with strong English language and reporting proficiency.
• Maintain and update an online platform or repository for easy access to site management data, ensuring real-time sharing of key information with partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project progress.
• Ensure that all data collection, storage, and dissemination procedures comply with data protection and privacy standards, particularly in sensitive or vulnerable contexts.
• Work closely with the UNHCR Information Management and Field Site Management teams to ensure alignment between data collection methods and project objectives.
• Assist in coordinating data-sharing agreements and protocols with partners and other external entities to enhance collaboration and data accuracy.
• Regularly review and update the data collection methodology to adapt to the changing needs of the site and its residents.
• Assist in troubleshooting data management systems and tools, providing technical support to users as needed.
• Assist in managing existing online trackers or accounts of BDRCS BCO.
• Ensure data is used to enhance decision-making processes, planning, and resource allocation at all levels of site management operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject.
• At least 02 years of work experience in emergency setup or development/ NGO sector.
• Professional technical experience matching the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities.
• Relevant 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.
• Proficiency in English, particularly in writing and speaking, is essential.
• Skilled in Computer literacy- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop.

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.

Apply Instruction:

• 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 26, 2024.

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