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.Deputy Manager - Forecast Based Action
Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for potential female candidates.
The Role
The Deputy Manager- Forecast Based Action, will be mainly responsible for activities in preparation, implementation, learning component pilot and activities after Scaling-up Anticipatory Action to reduce the impacts of flood in Siragjonj District, Northern Bangladesh pilot and all other AA (Anticipatory Action) related matters leading up to the 2022 Monsoon season). S/he will provide technical leadership, strategic management, and operational oversight for the overall implementation of the project for flood and cyclone and will serve as the strategic liaison with Government line departments, project partners, FbA platform in country, START Network, BDRCS, WFP, OCHA CERF AA response initiatives and relevant project stakeholders. Under the technical responsibilities, the position will be accountable to enhance SC BD capacity to demonstrate FbA approach, interpret forecast mechanisms for flood, risk analysis, setting triggering and early action in line with existing early warning system and in preparation for the 2022 monsoon season.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience, preferably in disaster emergency response, recovery and disaster risk reduction projects integrating with climate change aspects.
- Working experience in Forecast Based Financing or Early Action would be added value.
- Knowledge of industry ‘best practices’ in emergency response, disaster risk reduction and resilience projects
- Excellent written communications skills, including report writing, newsletters, articles in newspapers
- Financial/budget management skills
- Strong management/supervisory skills
- Proven facilitation and training skills
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet
- Motivated, committed, responsible, able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Sciences/ Population Science/ Environmental Science or related discipline
Contract length: Regular
Job location: Dhaka
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
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Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations
For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=210002WU
Application Deadline: 05 May, 2021
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. |
