Vacancy: Regional Program Assistant
Democracy International, Bangladesh

Democracy International, Inc. (DI), a USA based international organization, seeks experienced Regional Program Assistant candidates for the multi-year USAID and UKaid Strengthening Political Landscape program (SPL). The primary responsibility of the position will be to support the program’s regional office operations and programs.

Job Location: Cumilla

Key Responsibilities:

• Support regional manager in day to day activities and provide administrative support for programs.
• Support and arrange trainings, awareness sessions, meetings, advocacy related seminars and workshops, and prepare reports under the overall guidance of the Senior Regional Coordinator.
• Analyze and summarize material for the preparation of reports, budget and maintain department records,
• Prepare, submit and reconcile purchase orders and other financial transactions,
• Assist in the development of program evaluation tools, techniques, and methods,
• Support regional manager in program design, development and implementation; coordinate diverse activities and priorities and ensure all annual targets are achieved maintaining high quality results.
• Maintain close communication and coordination with program teams, NGOs, political parties and local authorities.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum master’s degree, preferably in political sciences/social sciences/ international relations/ development studies/peace building or any other relevant subject.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated professional skills and experience in project coordination and implementation;
• Clear understanding of youth and women’s empowerment policies and programs in the political context of Bangladesh;
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla;
• Effective networking and interaction with public and non-profit organizations, including political parties, youth and woman organizations, volunteer groups, social forums etc.;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting skills;
• Excellent ICT and computer skills, especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and research on the Web;
• Possess high level of integrity and maintain work ethics.

Application instructions:

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit:

1) an application letter addressing relevant skills and qualifications highlighted above
2) an updated resume
3) Also mention to the subject line the position with your preferable region in the email body.

Send materials to: infobangladesh@democracyinternational.com

Deadline: 6th September 2109

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

No phone calls please.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note that DI’s recruitment for this position is contingent upon award.

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