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 has provided humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people over the last 53 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building, and promoting Red Cross/Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position under the German Red Cross and IFRC supported Forecast based Financing (FbF) Project with the Disaster and Climate Risk Management (DCRM) Department.

The overall responsibility of the Sr. Technical Project Officer of the Forecast based Financing/ Action (FbF/A) Project is to ensure implementation of activities set out in the project proposal. The Sr.PO is the link between all relevant FbF stakeholders at the field-level and responsible for coordination with the BDRCS Unit Level Officers (ULO), with the District, Upazila & local Administration for timely implementation of project activities. S/He will ensure active participation of all relevant stakeholders and organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, trainings as well as supervise the work of the BDRCS volunteers. The Sr. PO will plan and provide trainings for staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Specific duties and responsibilities in technical matters:

• Monitor regular forecast, analysis of forecast, prepare forecast analysis and monitoring report.
• Prepare different data collection form by using ODK/KoBo Tools
• Implementation of FbF project activities in consultation with the FbF Project Coordinator, BDRCS and GRC counterpart. These project activities can include:
• Ensure technical support to development/review/revise of the Early Action Protocols (EAPs) based on the science, climatology, statistical and social/community impact analysis
• Organizing and facilitating training, workshops at District, Upazila, Union, and Community level on DRR, FbF, and others as necessary;
• Support to  BDRCS AA Coordinator to implementation of the various AA policy advocacy matters with effective communication & coordination with the government and other AA actors
• Maintain regular communication with Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) and other non-govt. technical bodies in the country.
• Support to AA Coordinator to ensure effective coordination and collaboration through AA Technical Working Group (AA TWG)
• Support to development of IEC/BCC materials and publications with maintaining organizational branding guidelines
• Support to the AA team to conduct AA related research activities
• Work with the District, Upazila, and Union Disaster Management Committee, local government as well as community members to collect field-level data on hazard impact, early actions and others for developing the Early Action Protocol for cyclones, floods and heatwaves.
• Monitor the forecast of flood, cyclone and heatwaves during season and prepare forecast monitoring log sheet as well as forecast analysis report in consultation with technical adviser and  Project Coordinator
• Prepare guidelines for RCYs and provide training on how to collect field-level data on impact, early action, beneficiary selection, and post-distribution assessments.
• Develop different questionaries and provide training to RCYs on the use of smartphones for data collection via ODK/ KoBo software.
• Organize and facilitate simulations on cash distribution / anticipatory actions.
• Inform BDRCS regularly and effectively on the FbF progress (plan of activities, achievements, challenges and actions taken to overcome the challenges);
• Regular visit to the project areas for the implementation of project activities, provide necessary support and guidance the volunteers to implement the project activities.
• Prepare progress reports regularly and submit to FbF Project Coordinator, BDRCS.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisors. 

Specific duties and responsibilities in coordination matters:

• Develop and maintain close coordination with BDRCS Unit offices, local government, and other stakeholders, where appropriate.
• Maintain an open and mutually supportive working relationship with supervisors and other staffs.
• Assist in the collaboration with respective unit of BDRCS and other Movement Partners.
• Prepare activity reports and ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format.  
• Assist in communication with local communities on the introduction of new activities and approaches.
• Follow up on the activities in the area of DRR, CCA and other programmatic areas that are of concern to GRC, of other actors in the field.
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Duites Applicable to All Staff :

• To work towards the achievement of the BDRCS and IFRC/GRC goals in Bangladesh, operating through effective coordination and lateral relations and teamwork.
• To abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles and values;
• To ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relations and accountabilities;
• To maintain an efficient and harmony working environment among employees, partners and mangers;
• To perform proactive and to follow any other tasks assigned by your supervisor

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, February 06, 2025.

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