SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER- ‘SECURING RIGHTS OF DOMESTIC WORKERS’

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oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Our Team :

To strengthen Oxfam’s goal on quality programming and project implementation, innovation, thought leadership, achieve scale and create impact in the area of gender justice by working in partnership with diverse organizations from civil society, government, private sector and academe to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Ensure that Oxfam’s Partnership Principles and Strategic Partnership Model are consistently embedded in its ways of working with the organizations that we are in partnership with. Focus on building and sustaining strong and equitable relationships with all partner organizations in support of delivering high quality programmes through a shared vision and goals.

The Role:

The Securing Rights of Women Domestic Workers in Bangladesh project (in brief: Securing Rights Project) aims to improve the well-being of women domestic workers by enabling them to access their rights to engage in “decent work” as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The four-year project will build on the momentum created upon approval of the Domestic Worker Protection and Welfare Policy (2015), by Government of Bangladesh which recognizes domestic work as a profession and extends several rights and protections to domestic workers. The ultimate outcome for SRP is- Increased social and economic well-being for women domestic workers (DW) in Dhaka, Bangladesh

What we are looking for:

Essential

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

  • Masters in relevant field with minimum 5 years’ experiences in social science and other relevant discipline.
  • Experience in partnership management, programme development and programme implementation.
  • Monitoring and reporting of partner level implementation and budget expenditure tracking.
  • Produce quality reporting for internal and external donors.
  • In-depth knowledge on Women economic empowerment, informal economy, labour rights, private sector engagement, skill development and Resilience, Resilience, right base approach, community development model, clear analysis on social/ economic/ gender power dynamics from community to national level.
  • Good communication, facilitation, presentation and representation skills.
  • Strong understanding of gender and HIV/AIDs issues and experience in integrating these into programme practice.
  • Ability to work under pressure, decision making and multi-tasking.

Desirable

  • Should have 5 years working experience at reputed national or international development organizations.
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation.
  • Experience is developing module, facilitating and moderating sessions and workshops.
  • Proven ability to work with alliances and engage in institutional relationships.
  • Ability to work with support and influence others.
  • Understanding of advocacy, campaigning and communications and how they contribute to achieving programme goals.

Key Attributes

  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
  • Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
  • Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Bangladesh Country Programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in Programme and Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka in Bangladesh with frequent travel to field (at least 45% time),

Job Type: Fixed Term (03 year)

Salary: BDT 1,056,451 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

[Only Bangladeshi National are eligible to apply]

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

 

How to apply:

  • Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT5844 complete the online application process
  • Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert. 

Application deadline: 25 August 2019

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.