Job title: Team Lead DRR, HICRA

Annual Salary: BDT 2,325,792 -2,713,424 gross per annum + medical reimbursement, provident fund, life and medical insurance.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Contract Status: Fixed Term

Duration: 02 years with a possibility of extension depending on availability of fund

Closing date: 28 September 2024

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid is a UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Bangladesh. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future.  With a diversity of contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of programmes offers an enriching opportunity for a mid-level humanitarian professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.

About the Role

To ensure the achievement of the proposed programmatic outcomes through the provision of technical and strategic leadership of the DRR component of the USAID’s Host and Impacted Community Resilience Activity (HICRA) project being implemented in Cox’s Bazar and Hill Tracts Region of the country.

The key responsibilities are:

  • Oversee and provide technical guidance to the COP and senior management of Christian Aid for undertaking Needs and gap assessment on inclusive disaster risk management through identification of key service gaps and strengthening community linkages with private service providers engagement.
  • Lead DRR and Climate Change interventions and related technical design, sectoral assessments, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities through the whole project cycle - start-up, implementation, and close-out - in line with CA program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Develop a Locally tailored multi-hazard forecast-based early warning system, Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning in greater Cox’s Bazar and CHT areas.
  • Ensure technical interventions are integrated, layered and sequenced appropriately at all levels of implementation within the activity, and USAID investments.
  • Ensure the achievement of activity goals and objectives are in line with annual work plans by providing technical advice and direction to the activity team.
  • Oversee day-to-day planning, design, and operations of project and technical teams to ensure effective project implementation.
  • Ensure achievement of learning objectives and use results to adapt program design as needed
  • Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of reports and documents to USAID, national governments, CA office, and other partner organizations
  • Lead the development of annual workplan for Result 4: Ability of host and impacted communities to mitigate, adapt and recover from shocks improved.
  • Conduct routine monitoring and field visits to ensure quality of implementation and gather market insights.
  • Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
  • Collaborate with Communications and MEL for developing high quality technical and intervention briefs and case studies.

About you

  • Master’s degree in Disaster Management/Development Studies, international development, or other relevant sectors required preferred.
  • At least 07 years of relevant experience on DRR and Climate Change.
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience developing, mentoring, and managing staff.
  • A record of successful performance on USAID-funded activities.
  • Proven experience with strategic planning, management, and design of resilience-focused programs
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with activity stakeholders: donors, partners, local government institutions, local communities and vulnerable groups, etc.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English and Bengali is strongly desired.
  • Excellent in-depth understanding of DRR and climate change in the context in Cox’s Bazar and CHT.
  • High level of numeracy and understanding of financial controls and procedures.

Further information

This role is a national position and requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance. Terms and conditions will vary depending on the location.

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How to Apply

To apply for this post please download detailed role profile logon to: Christian Aid Jobs. or, Team Lead DRR, HICRA

Interested candidates are requested to complete the application online form and supporting statement expressing their interest and suitability in the role and by or before 28 September 2024.  For queries related to the online applications please contact us on: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org

Please note CVs via email will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted by November 30, 2024, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Important Notice

Owing to the urgency of this recruitment, the process of shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing during the advert period until a successful candidate is appointed. The position will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.