Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

Technical Specialist-Local Govt. Coordination is responsible for overall capacity building and effective engagement of local government institutions (LGIs), division to union level, in maternal and newborn health initiatives of the project. S/he will coordinate with local government bodies from division to union level for exploring opportunities of resource mobilization, revitalization & utilization of existing committees/platforms for strengthening social accountability and community engagement. S/he will also lead the process of functioning of union level relevant standing committee (e.g., Education Health and Family Planning Standing Committees) and health facility management committee (Union Health & Family Welfare Centre Management Committee) as well as capacity building initiatives for these committees for better engagement in maternal and newborn health activities. S/he will closely work with implementing partner to guide and support including capacity strengthening for implementing the project activities regarding LGI initiatives at district and below level. S/he will be responsible to introduce relevant tools to document and disseminate project’s learning based on developed learning agenda related with local govt. S/he will be responsible to capture learning, lesson learnt, case stories, photos etc. related with local govt coordination. S/he will prepare advocacy and campaign plan engaging LGI and community and implement the plan. S/he will reach out to several relevant stakeholders through the lens of sustainability and work for sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of working experience, and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the field of maternal, newborn and child health, and Family Planning (FP).
• Experience to working with District and below level LGIs is essential.
• S/he must have the capacity to coordinate and collaborate effectively with MOHFW divisional/district authorities and different government units/departments at divisional/district level.
• The potential candidate should have sound knowledge on Bangladesh health system, MOLGRD &C and community engagement.
• S/he should have sound knowledge on challenges of maternal and newborn health (MNH) program and better understanding of Bangladesh health service delivery system.
• Excellent skills in coordinating with LGIs in terms of planning and implementation at the district and below level.  
• Appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Master’s in Social Science, MPH will be preferable.

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.

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10134

Application deadline: October 29, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

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