Plan International is looking for an Education Specialist, Girls Get Equal (GGE) Project.

About the project

Plan International Bangladesh is going to implementing a multi years project titled ‘Girls Get Equal: Integrated approach to end CEFM’ ‘in one district (Barguna) of Barisal Division. The overall objective of the project is to reduce the incidence of child marriage in 16 unions of two sub-districts within the district of Barguna. The project will reach 26,000 children and youth in Barguna District with interventions across the five outcome areas which are girls’ retention in school, youth economic empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), social norm change and child protection. The project will target the most marginalized adolescents and young women, will follow a clear tested graduation model to make the young women economically productive through effective training and income generating opportunities and socially empowered to achieve gender equality in the world of work. Contract duration: Upto December 2024

The Role

• The Education Specialist will lead, organize and develop strategic directions for the education programme to ensure synchronized programme implementation.
• S/he will oversee implementation process and quality of educational interventions according to developed guideline/standards.
• The position holder will work in a team to ensure the use of gender transformative inclusive education tool in implementation process of the project and support partner to establish community and school led initiative that reduce girls drop out and end early marriage of girls.
• S/he will promote collaborative relationships, networking, and advocating project approaches to concerned authority and departments of government (e.g. Union Parishad, District and Upazila level Secondary Education Authority, NCTB, DSHE, Department of Children & Women’s Affair, Social Welfare Department at Sub-district, District & Divisional level etc.) and like-minded organizations.
• S/he will engage national level relevant government, UN and I/NGO experts to develop and review different guidelines, manuals, resource materials to be used in the project.
• The jobholder will maintain close coordination/functional relationship with Plan’s divisional colleagues for better integration of the project.
• S/he will create evidences with proper documentation for designing and implementing capacity development of partner staff, Teacher and School management to bring about social change toward girls.
• S/he will be responsible for collecting information, reviewing documents, field visits, preparing drafts in consultation with other programme teams etc. and accumulate information to use in influencing at higher level within relevant identified stakeholders.
• The Education Specialist will also be responsible to provide assistance and appropriate support in emergency responses as the project location is in a disaster-prone area.

Educational, Skill and Experience Requirements

• We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual with a Master's Degree preferably in Education or any other relevant subject from a reputed University.
• The ideal candidate should have minimum three years of relevant working experience in implementing formal and non-formal education projects preferably in mainstream education project.
• Demonstrated skills in providing technical inputs for addressing education issues and the result chain of projects with In-depth understanding on gender dimension, gender equality and inclusion regarding education.
• Exposure to community development especially in the child/youth rights development and the basic capabilities to adopt appropriate tools & methodologies to facilitate disadvantaged children, young people, families and communities.

Salary and benefits

Monthly Consolidated Salary Range: Tk. 100,000.00 to Tk. 110,000.00 (may vary based on experience) Other Benefits: Life & Health Insurance Benefit, Festival Bonus, Yearly Health Checkup etc.

How to apply

To find out more details & apply instructions, visit: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Barisal-Education-Specialist-Girls-Get-Equal/758695501/

Deadline

15th January 2022  

Context

The position will support the implementation of the IRC's Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) projects in IRC facilities as assigned from time to time within Rohingya Refugee Camps and host community. The Clinical SRH Manager will ensure the delivery of high quality sexual and reproductive healthcare services through direct monitoring and mentorship of Medical Doctors and/ midwives. Reporting to: Senior Reproductive Health Manager

Major responsibilities

• Plan and implement SRH activities such as BEmONC services, Family Planning, Syndromic management of Sexually transmitted Infections, Menstrual Regulation, Post abortion care, Normal Vaginal Delivery, Clinical management of sexual assault and Health education working closely with RH and GBV team to access “hard to reach‟ and vulnerable beneficiaries to increase SRH service utilization in the WSS and IRC’s other facilities
• Provide technical oversight, leadership, guidance and training to field-based health staff in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
• Ensure proper SRH data recording in the IRC supported health facilities, support the compilation of data and generation of quality SRH reports on a regular and timely manner to ensure all required donor reports are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Work closely with the Senior Managers for implementing strategies to increase Family Planning (FP) uptake with a special focus on community awareness raising and ensuring the availability of FP supplies in IRC supported facilities.
• With the support of Senior Managers implement trainings to build capacity on BEmONC and other SRH services for IRC health facility staffs.
• Develop awareness raising messages with other colleagues to promote uptake of emergency SRH services in a timely manner
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and support in technical issues and/or other implementation issues.
• Directly provide LARC services in the WSSs and other health facilities.
• Work closely with the IRC’s Women Protection & Empowerment (WPE) teams to implement holistic programming to meet the diverse and unique needs of women and girls; Promoting a culture of learning whereby lessons-learned and good practices are documented and shared for institutional memory.
• Keep updated budget spent out plans in order to maintain program expenditure within budget for all SRH projects.
• Represent the project in the stakeholders’ meetings (community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organizations) at field level to enhance cooperation and coordination and advocate with and/or advise peer agencies/ local government to promote inclusive and high quality Sexual and Reproductive Health response services.
• Work closely with the Senior Managers to oversee management aspects of the SRH projects including, but not limited to, writing job descriptions, interviewing and hiring staff, developing staff performance objectives and conducting timely performance appraisals.
• Strictly follow up the medical and operational supply chain system, stock recording, timely ordering for the supplies and accountabilities in relation to the warehousing and using of the supplies including medicines and medical items.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ clinical experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health at hospital level and/or preferably in complex humanitarian and/or emergency settings.
• Clear interest in, and work experience with the MISP (Minimum Initial Service Package).
• At least 1 years’ experience in management of health facilities and staff, including previous experience of supervising and mentoring other health staff.
• Post-Graduation Training (PGT) in gynecology and obstetrics will be added value.
• Skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical counseling.
• Ability to be innovative, flexible, adaptive, and willingness to work in potentially stressful and challenging environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect in the Centers at all times.
• Proven abilities in developing work plans, data collection/ analysis and performance monitoring.
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives.
• Excellent communication skills, good spoken and writing of concise reports in English.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Epi-Info/SPSS and Outlook.
• Language Preference: English, Bangla and Chittagonian.

Educational qualification

Completed Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) having valid registration from Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC).

Remuneration

• BDT 103,700 (Per Month)
• Special Allowance: 17,500
• Retention Benefits: 2 (Two) Basic salaries in a year, eligible after 6 months of service
• Gratuity: As per Policy, Health and Life Insurance, Mobile Allowance as per policy)

Application Deadline: January 05, 2022 Source: BDjobs

BRAC is looking for a Programme Manager, Gender Mainstreaming in its Gender Justice and Diversity Programme. The job location is BRAC's head office in Dhaka. In order to achieve organisational mission, vision and program objective, the main focus of the position is to:

• Facilitate sector specific gender mainstreaming process through technical assistance ensure strategic support to BRAC programs/ enterprises and departments provide coordination and management of gender mainstreaming initiatives.
• The position will support Technical Managers to practically and strategically institutionalise integration of gender mainstreaming in BRAC’s programmes/ enterprises.

Key responsibilities

• Design and analyse sector specific Gender mainstreaming scope and priorities in BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Provide guidance, advice and technical support on gender mainstreaming to BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Develop gender equality tools, frameworks, checklists and indicators to strengthen gender mainstreaming technical support of GJD for BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Facilitation and regular coordination with programmes/ enterprises management and team for effective collaboration.
• Lead the process of dialogue and negotiation for establishing GI result tracking and progress reporting mechanism.
• Lead and systematise the process for GI technical skill development of partner programmes/ enterprises.
• Submit monthly reports on her/ his activities related to gender programming in the field, consistent with the priorities established in the work plan.
• Identify emerging gender-related issues and risks and report on issues as they arise.
• Effective budget preparation, periodic analysis and review of budget expenditure and ensure efficient budget management in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Establish and strengthen Programmes/ enterprises ownership for achieving BRAC Gender goals through increased engagement of partner program.
• Monitor implementation progress of the Gender Mainstreaming interventions and ensure technical and strategic input for effective field operation.
• Coordination with KM, M&E, OD for gender integration result tracking, quality monitoring, knowledge capturing and progress reporting.
• Provide technical advice, direction and support to Upazilla Managers to achieve impact on gender and women’s empowerment.
• Coordinate, develop and maintain key professional networks, relationships with partners, national agencies, civil society organisations/ women’s organisations to ensure gender is integrated in wider initiatives, and to promote the partners’ participation in coordination systems at the local level.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Additional requirements

• Good understanding of the conceptual issues of Gender and Women empowerment.
• Basic understanding of Project Management.
• Competencies on Gender analysis of programs, materials and policies.
• Experience on facilitate Training Needs Assessment (TNA).
• Experience on gender related materials (tools, guidelines etc.) development.
• Demonstrated management skills in a team oriented environment, problem solving and decision making.
• Budget preparation and expenditure tracking.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Educational requirements

Masters in any discipline from any recognised university. Candidates having major in Economics/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Education/ Public Health/ Women & Gender Studies will be given preference.

Experience

At least 7 year's of working experience in relevant field.

Salary and other benefits

Salary: negotiable Other benefits: Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance and others.

Apply procedure

If you are interested, apply via https://careers.brac.net/jobs/44

Application Deadline

2nd January 2022

About Gender Justice and Diversity (GJD) Programme

The Gender Justice and Diversity (GJD) Programme is at the core of BRAC’s operations. Our goal is to ensure equal access for all to progress professionally. We address issues of gender inequality, violence against women and children and work towards creating a harassment-free workplace. GJD has been paramount in facilitating gender transformative programmes across all BRAC initiatives. Want to play an active role towards fighting gender-based discrimination? Join us and learn how to bring transformative change into the mainstream. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.  

Oxfam is looking for a dynamic and sincere person with feminist leadership skills and values with substantive expertise and experience in the strategic leadership role of Gender Justice programmes in a humanitarian context.

Job Responsibilities

• The role of the Gender Coordinator is to effective, efficient, timely management of the Gender Programmes in Cox's Bazar in line with programme results and strategic approaches on Transformative Leadership for Women's Rights (TLWR) and Feminist Local Humanitarian Leadership (FLHL).
• The Gender Coordinator will provide regular technical support and operational guidance to Gender Oxfam and partner project teams in camp and host communities to operationalize Oxfam's approaches on Transformative Leadership for Women's Rights (TLWR) by building understanding, support in developing work plans, and developing strategies and tactics.
• This role ensures on-time participation in the Senior Management Team of Oxfam Cox's Bazar Response in strategic decisions.
• Contribution to build sustain donor relationships to resource the Gender Programme is also one of the key areas.
• Gender Coordinator with EFSVL, WASH and Protection programmes will support on integration of Oxfam minimum Gender in Emergencies (GiE) Standards and participation.

Educational Requirements

• The post holder must have an advanced degree on Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other related field.

Additional Requirements

• The post holder needs to have expertise in technical analysis, design and operationalization of gender justice TLWR, women's rights empowerment and leadership programming.
• The post holder will advocate and influence Feminist Local Humanitarian Leadership (FLHL) in the context of a refugee crisis.
• The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the gender and protection context of the Rohingya crisis and its different impacts on women and men, girls and boys.
• The post holder will also collaborate with other programme teams and Oxfam partners to build their capacity in integrating Gender in Emergencies (GIE) Standards and TLWR in their work.

Salary and benefits

• As per Oxfam National pay band (C2 Grade)
• Other benefits e.g. medical for staff, spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance.

Apply procedure

• For external applicants, go to: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
• For internal applicants, go to: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT8060 to complete the online application process

Application Deadline

About Oxfam

Source: BDjobs

Marie Stopes Bangladesh, a UK based international healthcare organization operating in Bangladesh for more than 30 years, is looking for a Manager -Training who develops and leads strategies for the expansion and strengthening of MSB`s training programs, prepare training calendar based on Training need analysis and conduct/ execution/ implementation of trainings as per plan. The role is future, and strategy focused with an aim to ensure the continuation of the training centre as a high quality and sustainable business. This position will be based in Head Office, Dhaka and will travel field frequently.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execution of strategic plan for Training Center to ensure that it meets the internal training needs of MSB based on internal training need assessments as well as leveraging income generation by providing external training and other related services to external clients.
• Undertake regular market analysis to understand the external training context and trends in different private & NGO sector as well and reforming the strategic plan and demand generation activities in alignment.
• Identify potential clients for external training, build and maintain close relationships with potential and current clients.
• Work closely with relevant Operations Managers, HR and the Quality Assurance and Management team to develop annual training development plans for MSB team member's and teams based on training/development needs, project/donor requirements and available resources.
• Develop systems and tools to evaluate the success of both individual trainings and the overall training programme. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of trainers and develop action plans to address identified issues.
• Regularly analyse the performance of the training centre regarding training quality, income generation and use by external clients to identify areas for improvement or opportunities to further grow the sustainability of the training centre.

Salary

• Competitive salary & benefit packages will be offered for deserving candidate as per policy.

The Program Officer of Girls` Education Program (GEP) will be responsible for providing technical support in carrying out all activities of Room to Read`s Girls` Education program. This includes support to Senior Program Manager in Program Management, Contextualization, facilitating trainings for Social Mobilizers on program content and delivery, providing technical guidance to ensure Social Mobilizers conduct activities in line with global program design. This position will require travel to all the working areas of Room to Read as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers and students. This position requires expertise in life skill trainings, mentoring, networking, advocacy, and supervising. The Program Officer of Girls` Education Program (GEP) will report to the Sr. Program Manager, Girls` Education Program.

Job responsibilities:

Support GEP Senior Program Manager in Program Management, Contextualization, Training and Coordination (70%):

• Prepare session plan and conduct session with Sr. PM GEP to prepare Country Field & Partner Office GEP staff in the use of contextualized program content and professional learning materials.
• Provide technical oversight of GEP staff and Social Mobilizers (SMs); including providing on-going capacity building, on-site coaching, and technical support as required to address issues of program implementation quality in content areas.
• Provide general technical support to Country Field & Partner Office GEP staff in program content areas where contextualized worldwide content and professional development are not yet available.
• Monitor and collect feedback/best practices on the use of contextualized program content and professional learning materials, including conducting regular field visits.
• Provide feedback & input to Sr.PM GEP for sharing with the Global PDTA team on the use and effectiveness of contextualized program content and professional learning materials to improve design and content.
• Revise contextualized program content and professional learning materials as needed based on learnings from field implementation, in collaboration with the Global Office GEP Manager responsible for development of the digital content and providing training and orientation to the target group and relevant staff.
• Collect draft digital contents from the vendor and arrange for staff review session, compile feedback and comments for improvement and finalization of the digital content.
• Carry out other activities as may be required to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
• Frequent travel to the field for overseeing the technical and quality aspects of GEP program.

Planning, Reporting, and Documentation (20%):

• Provide program technical expertise to the Country Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) team to support design, implementation and refinement of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures used to track progress against planned program outcomes.
• Prepare the program & donor reports as necessary.
• Prepare field visit report and provide suggestion for program improvement.
• Check GSD data for GEP program and support the field GEP staff to update/ correct GSD data if required.
• Document best practices, case studies and lesson learned and share with the GEP team, as needed.

External Coordination and Networking (10%):

• Develop and maintain relationships with community and school members, local educational authorities, government officials, and other NGOs as needed to mobilize support for the program.
• Represent Room to Read internally and externally by attending and speaking at relevant forums, advocate for the importance of girls' education and gender equality program work.

Educational Requirements

• Master's degree required in a related field of study in Education, Social Work, Gender & Women Study or other related field;

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

Required:

• Only females will be considered for this position
• A minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience with NGOs, INGOs or other Development sector;
• Proven track record in developing and implementing program improvements that achieve results;
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience in conducting trainings for adults and adolescents;
• Experience adapting program and/or training content to fit different contexts;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs;
• Strong planning, supervising, and program development skills;
• Prior success working and building relationships with diverse groups of people;
• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and process documentation;
• Ability and desire to travel frequently to Room to Read program sites.

Preferred:

• Significant experience working in Bangladesh with government schools, teachers, youth workers, and school-going adolescents
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, and/or providing capacity building support
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
• Effectiveness in working in a non-governmental organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

Compensation

Competitive salary with following benefits:

• Provident Fund
• 13th Month Allowance
• Gratuity
• Health coverage including spouse and children
• Insurances
• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Apply procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online via this link: https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/job/Bangladesh---Main---Dhaka/Program-Officer---Girls--Education-Program_R-01670 Deadline for application: On or before 31st October 2021.

Share-Net International is pleased to share an open call for proposals for the Mid-Term Review of the five-year strategic plan (2018-2022).

Background

Share-Net International (SNI) is the knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). SNI is a membership network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), researchers, policymakers, implementers, young people, advocates, students, the media and companies operating in the SRHR field. SNI currently have hubs in 7 countries who refer to themselves as Share-Net: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and the Netherlands. At SNI, we focus on strengthening the role that knowledge can play in developing evidence-based policies and practices and ensuring that resources are used strategically and to maximum effect. Each hub has a local secretariat and a steering committee that provides strategic guidance to the secretariat. The overall platform SNI is guided by a board representing the members and all hubs. SNI and the hubs bring together its members through different activities, which include but are not limited to: Communities of Practice, a bi-annual Co-Creation Conference, grants-making structure, the Share-Net International Rapid Improvement Model (SHIRIM), thematic events, capacity-building for young researchers, etc.

Request for a Midterm Review of Share-Net International

Share-Net International works under the 2018-2022 five year strategic plan and embarked on a new five year partnership with the Dutch MoFA since the start of 2020. In order to take stock of the progress to date and to provide input into a new strategic plan (2023-2027), SNI requests the services of an independent evaluation team to conduct a midterm review. This Terms of Reference sets out the scope of the midterm review and contains all the information to develop a proposal.

Objectives of the Midterm Review

The objectives of the midterm review are to:

1. Assess how SNI has been relevant, effective, efficient, coherent and sustainable in serving the global SRHR community through the global knowledge platform on SRHR
2. Facilitate a reflection among SNI staff on the what is working well and what can be done differently in the coming years (2022-2024) to serve the needs of the Share-Net members best.
3. Provide succinct and validated recommendations to SNI that can be used to modify and improve strategies.

The findings of the midterm review will be used as input for the new strategic plan (2023-2027).

More Information and ToR

Please read our extended Terms of Reference (ToR) document (download the PDF clicking the button below) for more details about the assignment, its scope, evaluation criteria and key questions, deliverables, timelines, and our selection criteria and offer. Download the Terms of Reference (ToR)

Application Process and Further Information

To apply, go to this link and please register your interest for the role via the ‘Apply’ button at the top right-hand side of the screen, before the 31^st of October 2021, end of day. The interviews of the top 3 candidates will take place in the second week of November. For any questions related to these Terms of Reference and to request the Theory of Change, M&E framework, overview of the consultation among Share-Net staff on key evaluation questions, please reach out to Francine Egberts via f.egberts@kit.nl. Source: Share-Net International Digital Platform

USAID Bangladesh and the United States Forest Service International Program (USFS) /IP entered into an inter-agency partnership with USAID Bangladesh to implement the Community Partnerships to Strengthen Sustainable Development (Compass) program. The Compass Program is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to be the full-time ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II will ensure effective integration of gender considerations into different activities of the component of the Compass program, training design and delivery, MEL and Communication strategies, annual work plans, and all other activities. S/He will lead the development and implementation of a gender strategy for the program. Activities that will be undertaken include: Partner’s capacity assessment, capacity building of staff and partner on gender equity and equality, gender analysis, assist implementing partners to develop joint gender policy, integration of gender equity into program intervention strategies, etc.

Job description

The ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ will support the program with duties and responsibilities including, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance, Gender Analysis and Advocacy in the Program Management (60%)
• Training Programs and Process Improvement (30%)
• Others (10%)

Educational and Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline. Preferred: Master or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in development field and at least 2-3 years of experience in partnership and/or gender-related programming.
• Prior experience of working with USAID or USG programs/projects is highly preferred.
• Practical experience in establishing partnership with NGOs, their capacity building and monitoring of partners activities.
• Experience working with youth, rural communities, Government of Bangladesh partners, and academic institutions.

Skills/Competencies

• Project or program management experience.
• Excellent skills in coaching and mentoring on gender topic, including planning and facilitating training and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal communication.
• Ability to develop strong networks within the youth development, forestry, and natural resources sectors in Bangladesh.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and delivery tools.
• Initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to juggle multiple tasks independently.
• Must have proven teamwork capacity with a demonstrated track record of working with diverse team
• Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other means of learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Demonstrated experience of working with a multi-cultural team.
• High proficiency in relevant computer applications e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS- PowerPoint, and basic skills on internet, photography, photoshop/illustrator are required.
• Strong leadership skills and able to work independently with minimum supervision or guidance.
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work/ task.
• Knowledge on documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.
• Ability and interest in learning new tools to make evidence-based operational decisions.
• Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive.
• Willingness to work in remote rural sites of Bangladesh.

Language

The incumbent must be proficient in spoken and written English at Level IV (fluent) and must likewise be fully fluent in spoken and written Bangla. English language skill will be tested.

Benefits and Allowances

The benefits and allowances for this position would be in line with Compass policy and guidelines, commensurate with the experience, qualification and previous track-record of the successful applicant.

Deadline

October 9th, 2021 (Bangladesh time 11:59 PM)

How to apply

Learn more details and apply for this position via the link: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/usforest/usforest28.htm  

Job Responsibilities

• Intersectional gender analysis is applied throughout the programme and project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Lead gender mainstreaming into all programmes and projects
• Track the progress of gender mainstreaming plan and process
• Strengthening the capacity of Oxfam staff and partners on gender mainstreaming, and gender transformative programming

Educational Requirements

• Postgraduate in sociology, human rights, gender/ women's studies, or other closely related subjects in social sciences.

Additional Requirements

• Works corporately across the programme team from a technical aspect and with systems team limited to project management
• Will manage a limited budget or significant processes, relationships or subordinates
• Is required to collate information from a wide range of sources with agility and innovation
• Will resolve diverse problems with impact in defined area
• Manages problems of which some may be unprecedented whilst others may have occurred previously, and some of which may be complex
• This role has moderate internal and external impact
• Demonstrated practical and relevant expertise in intersectional gender analysis and experience with trainings on gender equality
• Demonstrated practical and relevant expertise in gender mainstreaming for programme/projects planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Understanding of international frameworks and national policies and practices related to gender equality and women's empowerment in Bangladesh
• Demonstrated expertise in quality reporting and written communications including process documentation and other communications materials
• Writing and speaking ability with academic rigor and simplicity for a wide range of audience in English and Bengali
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office 365 and PeopleSoft systems
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches
• Experience of partnership-based work
• Experience of fund raising
• 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 undertake Oxfam's safeguarding training and adherence of relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights in design, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance according to the expected outcomes, goals and objectives of the programme.
• Analysing information and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies, and identify challenges and recommend practical solutions on the design and implementation of interventions.
• Generating reports to support management in decision-making and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
• Oversee and guide capturing gender equality knowledge and collect and promote good practices and lessons learned from BRAC's interventions for gender equality and policy changes.
• Coordinate, develop and maintain key professional networks, relationships with partners, national and international. agencies, civil society organisations/ women's organisations and media to ensure gender is integrated in wider initiatives, and to promote the partners' participation in coordination systems at the local level.
• Coordinate and assist to develop overall nationwide PVAW initiatives. Support, coordinate and provide technical assistance to Case Manager's for the implementation of field level initiatives and responding any emergency GBV issues.
• Provide assistance for budget preparation, and review of budget expenditure and ensure efficient budget management in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with local BRAC staffs, MF management and other programme staffs in the project field area for effective implementation of the project.
• Ensure that issues of GBV are explored in sensitive ways, and that services and follow-up are provided in keeping with BRAC's guidelines.
• Support and develop mechanism to track and ensure the prevention of gender-based violence within and outside the organisation.
• Assist and contribute to seniors to design and develop operational guideline, module, messages, programme implementation guideline, prepare concept note, TOR, MOU for partnership.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements

Masters in Social Science in Economics/ sociology/ Anthropology/ Women & Gender Studies/ Development Studies or any other relevant discipline from any recognised university with minimum second class/ division or equivalent GPA/ CGPA 2.50 in all academic examinations.

Additional Requirements

• Participation in special event facilitated by PVAWI.
• Communicate with respective DBRs for ensuring participation and supports from GOB.
• Good understanding of the conceptual issues of Gender and Women empowerment.
• Demonstrated management skills in a team-oriented environment, problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

Salary

• Negotiable
• Compensation and Other Benefits- Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and life Insurance and others as per policy

How to apply

Apply online via https://jobs.bdjobs.com/jobdetails.asp?id=986846&ln=1&JobKeyword=gender

Deadline: 8th Sep 2021

Source: BDJobs

Job Context

RHSTEP is the implementing partner of Ipas Bangladesh in a project funded by Global Affairs Canada through Health Bridge Foundation in Canada titled 'Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka' (ISRHR) to improve availability and access of quality SRHR services particularly family planning, MR and Post-abortion care (PAC) services for poor and ultra-poor women and adolescents living urban areas of greater Dhaka. The project will also work to reduce SGBV by creating awareness among city dwellers. To ensure uninterrupted SRHR services during any public health emergency including COVID-19 pandemic, the project will also work for emergency preparedness and responses. The five-year project will be implemented from now till March 2026 in collaborate with city corporations` health authorities and their health programs, DGFP and DGHS, BGMEA and other stakeholders and partners.

Job Role

Project Manager for ISRHR project of RHSTEP is mainly responsible for ensuring the execution of capacity building and skill retention activities for the health service providers maintaining the standards, protocols and guidelines in SRHR components in project areas 30 UPHCDP and 9 Referral centers (DMCH, SSMCH, OGSB Hospital, MFSTC, MCHTI, Nagar Shastha Kendra etc.) S/he will also ensure service quality improvement and local resource generation by engaging quality improvement and facility management committees including local government bodies. This position will be based at Ipas Bangladesh office at Dhaka and will jointly work with ISRHR Project Manager of Ipas Bangladesh. Project Manager of RHSTEP will be supervised by the Deputy Executive Director of RHSTEP.

Job Responsibilities

• As the Team Leader, overall management of "Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka" Project of RHSTEP, will ensure planning, implementation, monitoring (including budget control) & evaluation, and facilitative supervision;
• Ensure implementation of the project as per work plan and budget allocation for proper utilization of budget;
• Develop project staff development plan and ensure capacity Building and performance monitoring of ISRHR staff; provide guidance and mentoring support to them;
• Ability to analyze data/information, Monitors project performance against the project requirements.
• Supports the management of project financial performance targets, leads project financial forecasting and reviews, and analyzes and troubleshoots financial issues. Provides budgetary, operational, and financial management support to project team members.
• Participate in all partners and other stakeholder's meetings as and when necessary. Networking with partner organizations, relevant government counterparts, NGOs, BGMEA, Garments Authorities & service providers and other stakeholders;
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual work plan;
• Timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual program reports along with financial reports, case study and other necessary documents;
• Responsible for budget tracking and Project monitoring through site and facility visits and take prompt, necessary actions to solve problem and overcome challenges;
• Perform other project related responsibilities assigned by the management.
• Reporting to: Project Manager, ISRHR project Ipas Bangladesh and RHSTEP management

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS).
• MBBS/ equivalent and master's in public health/business administration/public administration/ Population Science/international development/social sciences.

Experience Requirements

• 8 to 10 year(s)
• Experience in government and public health systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in reproductive health and/ maternal health including family planning.

Additional Requirements

• Only females are allowed to apply.
• Substantial program management experience in reproductive health especially on Menstrual Regulation, Post abortion Care including Family Planning.
• Experience in Training on Menstrual Regulation, Post abortion Care and Family Planning.
• Familiarity with effective financial and budgetary control and experience of managing grants, contracts & sub agreements.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within a complex and matrix organization structure and with time pressure.
• Fluency in English and Bangla and ability to travel in the field up to 50%.

Salary and Other Benefits

• 90,000/- (Consolidated)
• T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

How to Apply Apply online via: https://jobs.bdjobs.com/jobdetails.asp?id=985620&ln=1&JobKeyword=srhr *Photograph must be enclosed with the resume. Source: BDJobs

Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Senior Response officer, Adolescent girl's officer and Outreach Officer provide technical support and supervision to the Adolescent and Reproductive Health service care activities within health facilities ensuring quality AAB programming
• Supervise Basic reproductive health services in the impact areas, while working with health and Sr. Response Officer staff in the SSWG
• Maintain and provide all health facilities by reproductive health documents related to standards, practices and policies.
• Support Case worker, PSS officer, Senior response Officer in the provision of prenatal care, delivery care, postnatal care, and essential new-born care services at primary health facilities.
• Work with the community mobilization team and volunteers to conduct community education to increase awareness among both men and women on reproductive health issues including prevention GBV and SGBV, Reproductive health, Sexual Reproductive health awareness pregnancy care, safe deliveries assisted by skilled providers at health facilities, and recognition of danger signs during pregnancy and delivery.
• Support to organize all kinds of trainings SRH, prenatal care, post-natal care (PNC), delivery care, family planning and health education
• Support the coordination of surveys, assessments, Data and information collection.
• Assist to Referral system for basic and comprehensive Reproductive Health support services
• Support to provide health education materials including IEC materials, awareness session with women and adolescent.
• Maintain and provide all health facilities by reproductive health documents related to standards, practices and policies.
• Assist to SSWG and field teams on RH activities to promoting protection rights, participation, capacity building SRH issue management.
• Keep accurate regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records of the overall RH, SRH activities in camp level.
• Contribute to development of regular activity reports and assist with the development and drafting of project proposals.
• Work in health facility to provide RH services as needed.

Job Context:

Tetra Tech is seeking a Youth, Gender, and Social Inclusion Specialist for the USAID/Bangladesh`s new energy activity, Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE). The activity will improve energy security and resilience in Bangladesh by improving access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems, and promoting transparent and efficient energy markets. The activity will advance private sector investment, promote policy and regulatory environments favorable to the sector and investors, support entrepreneurs developing and distributing energy technologies, and convene platforms to share best practices in the management of the energy sector. Altogether, through June 2026, BADGE will support Bangladesh`s transformation to a developed, decarbonized, and inclusive energy sector. This position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Interested candidates must be eligible to work in Bangladesh. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the project's gender and youth integration strategies and serve as primary point of contact with the client on these topics.
• Design the project's efforts to integrate gender equality and youth empowerment interventions into all technical tasks, through design of appropriate activities and capacity-building efforts.
• Oversee the design and implementation of project's gender and youth internship programs, for gender/youth development and social integration.
• Provide recommendations on practical approaches to attract more women into the energy sector.
• Work collaboratively with an international gender consultant on developing and implementing a Gender Action Plan.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation by mainstreaming gender into project activities and project management tools, including tracking of gender equality results and gender-sensitive analysis of data collected.
• Provide inputs on all weekly, quarterly, annual USAID reports, ad-hoc communications or client requests dealing with youth and gender issues.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in any discipline
• Bachelor`s Degree in Political Science, Economics, Business, Sociology, Anthropology or related social science/humanities discipline

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Gender, Gender Equality Interventions

Additional Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience in designing, implementing and/or on advising gender equality interventions for utilities, and government bodies
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, both independently and as a team member interacting with staff members and client representatives at all levels
• Strong organization, communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills) with strong oral and written presentation skills
• Valued but not required KSA`s:
• Prior experience with the Government of Bangladesh and private sector organizations
• Experience working in the energy sector in the Bangladesh
• Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Application Deadline : 18 August 2021 (Wednesday)

Apply Procedure:

Apply via https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/youth-gender-and-social-inclusion-specialist-bangladesh-22128?et=ev3qFx77 or, Apply online via BDjobs.com Source: BDjobs

Association for Realisation of Basic Needs (ARBAN) has a job re-opening for a 'Consultant- Podcast Content Developer' for its project “Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast” funded by Share-Net International. The project 'Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast' aims to produce a knowledge product to investigate and test new and innovative approaches in SRHR and identify unheard perspectives; moreover, it will empower girls and boys (from 16 to 25 years old) to take decisions on their sexual and reproductive health which create value in their lives. For this project, ARBAN will work in Baunya-Badh with a network of 2000 girls and boys (16-25 years old) virtually connected through the mobile-application Jukta Hoe Mukta and members of an ARBAN-run adolescent club, to develop a podcast of 10 episodes around SRHR issues. The content of the podcast will be identified and developed by the girls/boys engaged in the project, after conducting focus groups discussions and key informant interviews with different segments of the community where they live. Within the framework of this project, ARBAN is seeking for a Consultant/ Consultancy firm to support the target groups to select and curate the content of 10 podcast’s episode on SRHR issues, based on the findings and observations gathered by the girls/boys of Baunya-Badh in their communities.

Purpose of the consultancy:

To select and curate the content of 10 podcast’s episodes on SRHR, based on the findings and observations collected by the girls/boys in Baunya- Badh community.

Scope of work and specific tasks to be undertaken by the Consultant/Consultancy team/ firm:

The Consultant/Consultancy firm will be responsible for conducting, but not limited to, the following asks and activities:

• Project documents’ review to have a clear understanding of the intervention. Submit a feasible action plan with clear milestones and stick to it.
• Review the report of the qualitative findings gathered by the girls/boys engaged in the project on SRHR knowledge and issues for different groups in the community.
• Select the topic of each of the 10 episodes.
• Curate the content and produce 10 episodes’ scripts in Bangla. Each episode will be maximum 60 minutes of length.
• Share the scripts with ARBAN and the girls/boys of Baunya-Badh who will present the podcast, include their feedback, and finalize the scripts.
• Provide hands-on training to the girls/boys on how to develop the SRHR contents of a podcast.
• Provide handouts in Bangla to the target groups on how to develop the SRHR content of a podcast.
• At the end of the consultancy, submit a max 5-page final report of the assignment, specifying outcome, main challenges, and future recommendations.
• Across the tasks’ implementation, the Consultant/Consultancy firm will closely communicate and coordinate with ARBAN Project Coordinator.

Timeline: From 01/07/2021 to 30/09/2021 – approximately 30 man-days

Skills & experience:

The consultancy is open to national Consultants/Consultancy firms. The Consultant/Consultancy firm team leader (TL) shall possess the following skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or other fields related to the scope of the assignment and/or at least 5 years’ experience in working with
• SRHR issues with a specific focus on adolescent groups.
• Cutting-edge knowledge on the most burning SRHR issues for different groups of adolescents from low-income communities.
• Ability to write and create the contents in Bangla.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both in Bangla and English.
• Gender sensitivity and openness to work with youth from low-income communities in Dhaka urban slums.
• Applications from women are encouraged.

Selection criteria:

The Consultant/Consultancy firm will be selected based on the following technical criteria (50 marks).

• Relevance of the consultant/TL experience (17).
• Quality of the assignment (16).
• Value for money (17).

How to apply:

Click the button below to see the ToR (Terms of Reference) and the apply procedure: Download: ToR - Podcast Content Developer  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. In case you need further specification, please contact the abovementioned email address.

Application deadline: 4th August 2021.

 

Job Summary: The aim of this position is to design and plan activities required to maintain sound administration in Happy Homes with specific focuses on children. The position requires a clear understanding of the Child Protection Policy in-country aspect, knowledge of rights-based approach and ability to analyse social and legal aspect of violence against girls and children, and relevant existing laws and policies. She should be willing to work with disadvantaged children and must have a clear understanding of developing long-term programme strategy and management of residential childcare center and have sound skills in reporting and documentation. She must have networking and liaison capacity to build and maintain the relationship with relevant stakeholders, Happy Home Ambassadors, Donors, NGOs, INGOs, and organisations for the resource mobilization. The position should have good coordination skills and maintain clear communication between ActionAid Bangladesh and the Home Management team to ensure proper and timely support. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's in preferably social sciences, gender studies including others under social science arena or combination of significant humanitarian experience in a related area is equally considered. Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in programme/project management and design is essential (experience Child protection issue will add values) Salary: Monthly Gross Salary will be 45,998 /- with other admissible benefits such as festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, medical benefit, group life insurance etc. Apply Procedure: Click to view detail and Application Procedure: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/actionaid/actionaid666.htm Application Deadline: 10 Jul 2021 Source: BDjobs