Jago Nari

Vacancy Announcement

JAGO NARI is working in the development sector since 1998 for women empowerment and reduces inequality at coastal districts of Bangladesh. JAGO NARI will be implementing the “Promoting Disaster Ready Inclusive Preparedness towards Adaptation (PRODRIPTA/প্রদৃপ্ত)” project with the support of CARE Bangladesh. This three-year program aims to foster inclusive community preparedness and resilience through the combination of disaster-ready communities and accountable institutions in the central coast district of Patuakhali. The PRODRIPTA/প্রদৃপ্ত project has a multifaceted approach to make a meaningful, measurable, and sustainable difference in a defined period of time in the four (04) selected unions of Rangabali and Kalapara Upazila in Patuakhali Districts.

Date: 12 January-2022

Position: Sr. Officer- Preparedness, Capacity Building and Innovation

Vacancy: 01(One)

Job Nature: Full Time

Salary Range: 32000/=(Thirty Two Thousand) Taka Monthly.

Other Benefits: Others admissible benefits, as per Organizational policy

Job Location: Kalapara & Rangabali Upazila under Patuakhali District.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor/Masters in Social Science or other related subjects.

Experience Requirements: At least 3-4 years working experience in managerial positions including 2 years’ experience in program implementation, monitoring and Staff Supervision.

Age: Age At most 45 year(s) but it should be relaxed for experienced candidate

Project Duration: 35 Month.

Job Source: BD Jobs.Com

Job Description / Responsibility

Will be responsible for implementation of all field level activities in the assigned District and act as the focal point at the Upazila levels. S/he will be assisted by the Field Facilitator.
S/he is responsible for ensuring all Climate Change Adaptation and Innovation Piloting, Community led Agri. and WASH activities implementation, FPP/CPP volunteers’ selection and capacity building; Community Mobilization; Mobilizing Contingency Fund as per Donor Requirement, CVCA-CAP activities are implemented according to the work plan.
Will regularly coordinate with the CARE’s TC-Preparedness and Innovation-PRODRIPTA and Sr. MEL Officer-PRODRIPTA to ensure MEL Plan implementation, generate KML documents such as developing training modules, CRA/RRAP tools etc.
Supervise the field facilitators for proper and timely implementation of the activities.
The Sr. Officer- Preparedness, Capacity Building and Innovation will submit report inputs to Project Manager.
Supported to Project Manager for Ensure preparation of Project Implementation Plan (PIP) for implementation of the Project activities covering the area of operation.
Ensure that the monthly schedule is prepared for all the staffs under the area of operation and activities are done as per schedule.
Monitor the progress of planed activities to ensure that the activities are done in a qualitative and quantitative way within the stipulated time frame.
Ensure proper planning, designing, organizing and facilitation of the orientation/discussion sessions, meetings, workshops, seminars etc. at the Union, Upazila and District level.
Ensure that the staffs are getting necessary logistics support on time for smooth implementation of the project activities.
Ensure that the Progress report is prepared for the organization, other partners including the donor agencies on monthly, quarterly and annual basis and submit on time.
Ensure that project staff establish and maintain liaison/coordination with the local level stakeholders, GOs, NGOs and donor agencies relevant to the project and Local Government Development Programming.
Participate in the Senior Management Meetings of JAGO NARI to share project updates and ideas/views for the development of the project and other projects as well.
Undertake staff development training as part of the related project activities and undertake orientation, discussion sessions etc. to address the staff development needs thereby ensuring effective implementation of the project activities.
Plan and implement staff performance appraisal as staff development mechanism.
Ensure that the staffs are well aware of the gender policy, child protection policy, human rights, and governance issues and following those in dealing with the colleagues and project partners including the project participants.
Ensure that an enabling environment is prevailing at the work place and staffs are working well enjoying equal opportunities irrespective of male and female.

Qualification

Bachelor/Masters in Social Science or equivalent. At least 3-4 years working experience in managerial positions including 2 years’ experience in program implementation, monitoring and Staff Supervision.
Age At most 45 year(s) but it should be relaxed for experienced candidate
Good negotiation skills.
Strong field facilitation skills, knowledge in pro-poor program implementation.
Preference will be given to candidates having prior working experience in the project area having experience in capacity building and Climate Change Adaptation and Innovation Piloting activity.
Knowledge of Environmental compliance and implementation of Climate Risk Management Plan (CRM)
Knowledge of good governance, DRR gender equity and multifaceted intervention
Willing to spend significant time in the field
Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/ management.

Core Competencies

Familiar with bio-physical and socio-economic condition of central Costal Districts (Patuakhali).
Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly.
Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Good verbal and written communication skills in local language, English and Bengali;
Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving;
Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds;
Experience in Cash for work (CFW) modality through Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) will be prioritized
Good understanding on issues related to gender equity and protection

Apply Instruction:

JAGO NARI invites applications from the potential candidate for the mentioned. If you meet the above requirements, please send application with CV and photographs with ensuring names of two referees along with her/his address, cell phone #, email. Please send documents at jnhr@yahoo.com. (You must mention the position title at subject line of your email) or applicant should send hard copy to mention position at top of the Envelop the following address

Director (HR& Admin)
JAGO NARI
Ashahi Mansion (2nd floor)
College Road, Barguna-8700, Bangladesh.

Application dead line on or before 21 January-2022

Only short-listed candidates will be called for test and interview.
Skilled female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
JAGO NARI not tolerant of any kinds of child abuse or gender-based violence