Vacancy Announcement

POSITION: PROGRAM OFFICER - ECCD

Vacancy: 01

Job Context:
A leading national-level NGO engaged in socio-economic development since 1974, invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Program Officer- Early Childhood Care and Development (PO-ECCD) for Integrated Child Development Program (ICDP) supportive by an international NGO. The PO-ECCD will be mainly responsible for facilitating training, assist in training plan development, arrange training, develop age appropriate training materials, program activity planning, monitoring and supervision of program activities, and documentation of ECCD activities of ICDP. PO-ECCD will work closely with the Thana Education office, Thana Resource Centre, teachers & head teachers of selected Government Primary Schools, Supervisors, Animators and Parents, and support Deputy Program Manager (DPM) in developing training plan, materials development plan, and ensure competency achievement of the learners.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop overall operational plan/training plan/materials development of ECCD activities;
  • Support to the resource centre facilitator, animators in implementing monthly/bi-monthly learning and reflection sessions to improve the teaching learning activities;
  • Provide on-site supports to ensure proper uses and preservation of materials at resource centres;
  • Assist in developing appropriate tools to measure the impact of training on learning aids/toy making activities;
  • Design/assist in developing different training courses and training materials for the program in the areas of ECCD;
  • Assist to initiate research/studies in your areas of work and assist in other research / studies as stated in program proposal;
  • Nurture informal learning network with other organizations doing education program in urban slum areas;
  • Keep relationship with GO & NGO relevant stakeholders;
  • Responsible for reporting and documentation including e-MIS;
  • Assist in annual planning and budgeting of ECCD component;
  • At least 70% field visit (within Dhaka city);
  • Any other task(s) assigned by the management.

Employment Status: Full-time/Contractual

Educational Requirements:

  • BSS and MSS from any recognized university. Candidate from Social Science and Education is highly encouraged to apply.

Experience Requirements: At least 3 year(s)

Additional Requirements

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience;
  • Prior experience in planning and facilitating training;
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player;
  • Strong organizational and planning skills including the ability to monitor progress of program activities;
  • Experience in working with children will be an advantage;
  • Skills on Microsoft Word/ Excel/PowerPoint and MIS;
  • Good communication and reporting skills in both English and Bengali;
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively;
  • Ambition, collaboration, creativity, Integrity in the job will be appreciable.

Compliance: Follow the Child Safeguarding Policy, gender policy, organizational guideline, and other code of conduct.

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 36,234/- (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits: Mobile bill, Conveyance bill (actual), Weekly 2 holidays, Festive Bonus and unlimited learning opportunity.

 

 
 
 

Apply Instructions:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to apply with their CVs including a cover letter to: hr.manabik@gmail.com on or before June 09, 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Please mention the position in the subject line. CV and cover letter should be in same word/PDF file.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the CV.