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Full time
Gaibandha
Posted 6 years ago

ICCO Cooperation

Vacancy
Undefined
Job Context
  • Reports to: Operation Lead SONGO & Project Manager in matrix Structure
  • Key contacts: Project Manager, Operation Lead, Head of Programs, PNGOs, Manager, HR & Admin and Finance department of ICCO
  • Working days from Sunday to Thursday with 40 hours per week. This position may be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings such as the Annual Audit.
Job Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design and validation of intervention strategies, based on different types of research (e.g. desk, action, formative) at different levels;
  • Provide technical support, capacity building, leadership and strategic direction to technical expert, PNGO staff to meet quality standards in delivery.
  • Assist field staff to organize training of Community Promotors igniting and tracking/monitoring behavioural change in WASH at Upazila Level
  • WASH related materials development for courtyard session (see more)
Employment Status
Full-time
Educational Requirements
  • Master's degree on social science or relevant subject
Experience Requirements
  • At least 7 year(s)
Additional Requirements
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in WASH infrastructure development and practices for the extreme poor in Bangladesh.
  • Have track record on community strengthening, creating local leverage of private sector, government and communities and working in the hard to reach vulnerable areas of Bangladesh. (see more)
Apply Procedure
Please submit your application details three pages CV and cover letter to hr.bd@icco.nl
Click here for complete details.
Source: bdjobs

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ICCO Cooperation Vacancy Undefined Job Context Reports to: Operation Lead SONGO & Project Manager in matrix Structure Key contacts: Project Manager, Operation Lead, Head of Programs, PNGOs, Manage...

Full time
Dhaka
Posted 6 years ago

Organisation: RedOrange Media and Communications

Major Responsibilities:
  • S/he will report to the Head of Programmes and work time to time with Senior Advisor SRHR and Gender
  • Contribute pro-actively in developing new programmes in SRHR and Gender to support the strategic direction of the organisation and guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services
  • Keep in touch with national and international organisations working on SRHR and gender
  • Develop and implement operational plans for the projects together with the Head of Programmes
  • Develop an evaluation method together with the Manager M&E to assess programme strengths to identify areas of improvement
Requirements
  • Master's degree in social science, preferably MDS or MPH
  • Work experience: at least 3 years
  • Proven interest in knowledge about SRHR and Gender
  • Proven research experience in SRHR and Gender
  • Networking skills
Salary: Negotiable Application Process: Send your CV and a letter of motivation to hr@redorangecom.com. You must mention your current and expected salary in your CV. Deadline: 28th February 2019 Visit https://redorangecom.com/career/# for more information  

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Job CategoryMedia and Communications Agency

Organisation: RedOrange Media and Communications Major Responsibilities: S/he will report to the Head of Programmes and work time to time with Senior Advisor SRHR and Gender Contribute pro-actively i...

Handicap International is looking for a Technical Advisor (Inclusive Health). Apply before February 25, 2019. Educational Requirements Master's degree or higher in public health, midwifery, rehabilitation or similar relevant field Experience Requirements 5-6 years Additional Requirements
  • Age 25 to 65 years
  • A minimum of 5 years' relevant NGO experience working with vulnerable groups/ community-based health/socio-economic development projects, preferably with consortium partners on inclusion issues
  • Excellent knowledge of disability and gender mainstreaming approaches, preferably within SRHR project
Job Context
  • The Women’s Integrated Sexual Health 2 Access, Choice, Together, Innovation and Ownership, Now (WISH2ACTION) is a comprehensive and integrated approach to delivering family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
  • The position contributes to the HI strategic pillar on inclusive health and crosscuts age, gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues in training, communication, research, advocacy etc as well as ensure the coordination between the Bangladesh HI office and the MC² office team in Kampala (Uganda).
Job Responsibilities
  • SUPPORT HI BANGLADESH PROGRAM GENERAL ORIENTATION AND VISION ON INCLUSIVE HEALTH
  • Promote HI’s approach on inclusion - rights based approach and inclusive health.
Read full job description. Source: www.bdjobs.com    

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Handicap International is looking for a Technical Advisor (Inclusive Health). Apply before February 25, 2019. Educational Requirements Master’s degree or higher in public health, midwifery, reha...

Contractual
Dhaka
Posted 6 years ago

Global Public Health Research Foundation

Company Information
Global Public Health Research Foundation (GPHRF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve population health at a global and national level by delivering high quality research, evidence and promoting healthy lifestyle. GPHRF is committed to enhancing research capacity to address broad challenges in global health including maternal and child health, epidemiology, environmental health, food safety and quality control, evidence-synthesis, health economics and universal health coverage. To deliver this mission, GPHRF will coordinate, support and implement multi-disciplinary and collaborative educational efforts to support research capacity and dissemination, training, and consultancy in global health.
Vacancy
1
Job Context
  • Objective: Support the development of successful research proposals, conduct scientific research of public health issues, assist with literature searches and data analyses, implement research protocols with the objective of generating knowledge from research evidence within the strategy of GPHRF and guidelines.
  • Timeframe: The initial contract will be for a period of 1 year. However, it may be extended depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Job Responsibilities
  • Job Profile: Protocol development: Develop study protocol from concept note as suggested by the director, develop study data collection instruments as required, support Principal Investigator in seeking ethical approval, develop research questions and apply for funding as suggested by the director in order to ensure timely submission of protocol.
  • Project Administration: Maintain liaison with stakeholders especially government officials and NGO, supervise the team, resolve issues arisen in the field, help obtain reimbursement of field team and other activities assign by the PI in order to obtain study objectives with adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
  • Project Implementation/Management:
  • Support Principal Investigator to implement project;
  • Ensure quality assurance during data collection;
  • Train study team on contents of questionnaires;
  • Supervise data collection process, data compilation for field monitoring;
  • Participate in staff meetings and provide necessary instructions to project staffs;
  • Prepare documentation and share it with supervisor routinely in order to execute activities in accordance with research protocol.
  • Scientific Analysis and Report Writing:
  • Provide conceptual insights to statisticians for data analysis as well as for elaborating results;
  • Write and/or review manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals and where possible collaborate with scientists and academics;
  • Discuss with all team members' initial reports together for consensus on findings;
  • Prepare final reports and revise reports based on feedback received from supervisor in order to support scientific manuscript creation while developing one's own scientific writing abilities.
    Educational Requirements
    • MBBS with MPH from a reputed university or PhD in Public Health/ Epidemiology/ Statistics/ Health Economics/ Health and Nutrition;
    Experience Requirements
    • At least 3 year(s)
    Additional Requirements
    • 3 years of experience in public health project/research implementation or relevant field;
    • PhD requirement can be substituted for more experienced candidates, but must have MPH degree;
    • Track record of receiving external funds for research entailing population-based studies;
    • Strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals in a relevant field;
    • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral;
    • Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
      Salary
      • Tk. 50000 - 60000 (Monthly)
      • Remuneration: BDT 50,000-60,000 per month for the entire period which would be payable based on work progress evaluation.
    Link to main page: http://jobs.bdjobs.com/jobdetails.asp?id=816647&ln=1&JobKeyword=sexual%20health

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Global Public Health Research Foundation Company Information Global Public Health Research Foundation (GPHRF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve population health at a global and...

Contractual
Bangladesh
Posted 6 years ago

Plan International Bangladesh

Job Responsibilities
  • As the Head of Influencing, you be responsible for providing strategic and high quality leadership for the development and implementation of Plan International Bangladesh's influencing work. You will develop policy research and advocacy positions & campaigns with young people, which reflect their priorities. You will lead a dynamic communication and digital media team.
  • You will be responsible for positioning Plan International Bangladesh as a leading organization in the empowerment of girls
    Additional Requirements
    • We are looking for a passionate advocate who has experience using policy, advocacy, campaigning and media to influence for change. We believe that youth are the drivers of change, so experience working with young people to identify, design and lead influencing is essential. Poverty of decision-making and an inability to demand ones rights is driven by an imbalance of power, so you also need proven skills of working with power holders, including governments.
    • Plans focus programme areas are SRHR, youth economic empowerment, active citizenship, education and protection. So having experience in at least one of these areas is essential

      Apply Procedure

      Application Deadline : January 31, 2019
Source: www.bdjobs.com

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Plan International Bangladesh Job Responsibilities As the Head of Influencing, you be responsible for providing strategic and high quality leadership for the development and implementation of Plan Int...

Full time
Brahmanbaria, Dhaka, Gaibandha, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Narsingdi
Posted 7 years ago
Job Context
  • Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSB) is a leading NGO affiliated with Marie Stopes International (MSI), UK, which supports programmes in 37 countries, providing high quality and affordable, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to the urban, peri-urban and rural community through innovative service delivery approaches supported by appropriate BCC interventions. MSB is committed to improving the SRH status of the poor, highly at-risk and vulnerable population in Bangladesh. MSB invites applications for Clinic Doctor (Female) position for different locations.
  • Job Location: MS Referral Clinic - Zinzira (Keranigonj), Kanchpur (Narayangonj), Mirer Bazar (Gazipur), Satirpara (Narsingdi), Hospital Road (Gaibandha) & Brahmanbaria
Educational Requirements
  • Candidates should have MBBS degree with one year internship.
  • Your valid BMDC registration certificate is must to start with us.
  • Having Post Graduate Training on Gynae/Obs and training on USG, Menstrual Regulation (MR), PAC and D&C will be preferred.
Job Location
Brahmanbaria, Gaibandha, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, Dhaka (Keraniganj) Find more information here 

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Job CategoryMedical Expert

Job Context Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSB) is a leading NGO affiliated with Marie Stopes International (MSI), UK, which supports programmes in 37 countries, providing high quality and affordable, sexua...

Background Among the Forcibly Displace Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh, there are currently approximately 300,000 women of reproductive age and around 60,000 pregnant women at any given time. Initial analysis by WHO and partners has revealed limited uptake of SRH services, including facility deliveries, delays in seeking of care for obstetric complications and limited use of family planning methods, and high vulnerability for gender based violence due to insecurity, overcrowding and insufficient access to services. According to the Joint Response Plan, specialised GBV services are available in less than 50% of the settlement areas for refugees. The Health Sector in Cox’s Bazar is strategically placed, through the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Working Group, and through other means, to address the ongoing challenges in this area. For this reason, WHO in Bangladesh, as the Health Sector lead, is part of two multi-country initiatives to strengthen SRHR and GBV within health responses:, “Delivering integrated Sexual Reproductive Health Rights services in emergencies through the Health Cluster”, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (from January 2018 to December 2019), and “Institutionalizing and Strengthening the Capacity to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Health Cluster and in WHO’s Emergency Work” funded by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. Role A project officer is recruited to support the Health Cluster coordinator in the implementation and follow up of the project and to be the health partners’ focal point for SRH and GBV activities in the  camps for FDMN. Responsibilities: The project officer will be responsible for the following activities, relating to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence:
  • Trainings: the project officer will be in charge of the logistic organization of the training/workshops that will take place in Cox’s Bazar. He/she will make sure community awareness sessions are organized as planned and feedback is provided on needs for specific topics for training of health workers to the Health Sector Coordinator.
  • Coordination: the project officer will participate in the SRH working group meetings and the GBV subworking group meetings In Cox’s Bazar, both led by UNFPA. He/she will support health partners in activities implementation if needed and update on regular basis the Health Sector Coordinator and the team in Cox’s Bazar.
  • Supplies: the project officer will follow the distribution and the use of the SRH kits and other commodities/supplies as related to the project. He/she will alert on stock ruptures and unmet needs reported by partners.
  • Monitoring: The project officer will collect data as related to the project; he/she will follow the main indicators defined for the project; he/she will analyze data and activities and report on any difficulties encountered in the health facilities or in the community; he/she will write a monthly progress report.
  • Other: the project officer will help to document health seeking behavior; he/she will inform the Health Sector Coordinator on potential problems/constraints faced by partners in the undertaking of SRHR activities and will perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Immediate Supervisor: Health Cluster coordinator, WHO Cox’s Bazar Office. Education: Required: A health-related university degree (medical doctor, nurse, midwife). Desirable:  An advanced degree in public health (MPH), clinical psychology, social work or other relevant discipline. Technical skills: Required:
  • English language proficiency.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health.
Desirable:
  • Proficiency in use of statistical analysis software (Stata, SPSS).
Experience: Experience in project management, partner coordination and relationship management and reporting/documentation is desirable. Duration of the contract: 6 months, renewable. Duty station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Send your resume to Dr. Mohira Babaeva: babaevam@who.int

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Background Among the Forcibly Displace Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh, there are currently approximately 300,000 women of reproductive age and around 60,000 pregnant wo...

RedOrange is looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager, SRHR and Gender. The individual is expected to take the programmatic lead of the organisation. Initiating new projects in the area of SRHR and Gender is one of the core responsibilities of the Senior Programme Manager. Please send your CV along with the Letter of Motivation to career@redorangecom.com by 15th of November, 2018. Without the Letter of Motivation, your application will not be accepted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply! To know more about this position, please visit: http://redorangecom.com/career/

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RedOrange is looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager, SRHR and Gender. The individual is expected to take the programmatic lead of the organisation. Initiating new projects in the area of ...

Contractual
Bangladesh
Posted 7 years ago
Vacancy: 02
Application Deadline : October 24, 2018
Job Context: Staff Category: Contractual for 6 months
Job Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the establishment of the women and girls' safe spaces in the identified camp/location.
  • Create and maintain a positive and fruitful relationship with women, girls and the general community.
  • Carry out community sensitization, awareness raising and education activities in the camps, and other locations in the communities based.
  • Facilitate supports to women and girls who visit and may want to visit the safe spaces to access services and other supports.
  • Engage men and boys on GBV prevention related activities
  • Provide referrals to vulnerable women, girls, and especially GBV survivors to access services available in the community and at the safe spaces.
  • Closely work with the Case Management and PSS Asst. officer in the formation of the Adolescent girl's group with consultation and engagement with their parents.
  • Carry out weekly adolescent girls' sessions as agreed
  • Plan and implement agreed project activities with support from supervisor
  • Conduct outreach activities to encourage women and girls to seek health care and other services.
  • Ensure that a psychosocial approach/perspective is employed in all work activities and decisions and that these reflect the priorities and best interests of women and girls been assisted.
  • Establish regular coordination and liaison with community leaders, NGOs, service providers and local organizations especially at the reception centers/transit centers etc.
  • Ensure that all program activities create a neutral and supportive environment for women and girls
Employment Status: Contractual Educational Requirement: Bachelor Degree from any govt. recognized university and having 6 months experience on relevant field. Experience Requirements: At most 1 year(s) Additional Requirements
  • Age 28 to 32 years
  • Only females are allowed to apply
  • Have practical experience in humanitarian related work.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Experience working with communities.
  • Can follow the working plan and program implements
  • Committed to GNB Core Values and Mission Statement.
  • Must know Chitagangiya/Rohingya language
  • Newly graduated female candidates are also encouraged to apply.
      Job Location: Cox's Bazar Salary: Tk. 35000 - 40000 (Monthly)
    Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting

Apply Procedure

Please download the prescribed format from the GNB homepage and email your application to: hrd@gnbangla.org Should have to submit application with prescribed format. Please mention the position name in the email subject line. Download prescribed CV format http://gnbangla.org/jobs/

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Vacancy: 02 Application Deadline : October 24, 2018 Job Context: Staff Category: Contractual for 6 months Job Responsibilities: Assist in the establishment of the women and girls’ safe spaces in...

Job Context: To work closely with communities for the promotion of menstrual hygiene management for better health in the operation areas to reduce the risk of occurring different diseases. Deadline: 13th October, 2018 Job Responsibilities:
  • To demonstrate the use of MHM specific items which need special knowledge for using hygienically;
  • To conduct participatory approach in promoting good menstrual hygiene management practices in targeted areas;
  • To mobilize, organize and supervise, through facilitators or other means, members of the communities to promote the menstrual hygiene management practices;
  • To facilitate the conduction of participatory hygiene promotion sessions within communities, with focus on menstrual hygiene management;
  • To manage and conduct home visiting to assess, inform and motivate families to improve menstrual hygiene management practices;
  • To promote menstrual hygiene management practices through a variety of means, such as information sharing, dissemination, and communication materials;
  • To provide support to the distribution of menstrual hygiene management items
  • To maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of MHM related activities, dis-aggregated by age and diversity where appropriate;
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual Educational Requirements: Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health or relevant disciplines Experience Requirements: 4 to 6 year(s) Additional Requirements:
  • Age 32 to 45 years
  • Both males and females are allowed to apply
  • Working experience with NGO, Development Agency
  • Experience in Social Mobilization & Hygiene Promotional Work
  • Planning, Designing & Conducting MSM Sessions and Campaigns
  • Knowledge on menstrual hygiene management practices
Job Location: Cox's Bazar  Salary: Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

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Job Context: To work closely with communities for the promotion of menstrual hygiene management for better health in the operation areas to reduce the risk of occurring different diseases. Deadline: 1...

Plan International Bangladesh is hiring! Advisor will be responsible for providing overall technical oversight and strategic guidance to all SRHR interventions under Plan International Bangladesh's different programmes (e.g Health, Education, Protection and Emergency). Deadline: 10th October, 2018 Find more information:

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Plan International Bangladesh is hiring! Advisor will be responsible for providing overall technical oversight and strategic guidance to all SRHR interventions under Plan International Bangladesh̵...

Posted 7 years ago
Share-Net Bangladesh (SNBD) is looking for an experienced content editor who possess passion in Public Health issues mainly Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR). The individual is expected to publish articles on a regular basis and manage the social media accounts of SNBD. Keeping liaison with the SRHR community of practice will also be one of the core tasks of the position. Send your CV to: anika@redorangecom.com Know the details by clicking the link below! Job Description

Share-Net Bangladesh (SNBD) is looking for an experienced content editor who possess passion in Public Health issues mainly Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR). The individual is expe...

Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) View all jobs of this company Vacancy 01 Job Context Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) is one of the leading national public health research organizations in Bangladesh. Currently, CIPRB is inviting application from the qualified candidates to fulfill the following vacant post immediately. Job Responsibilities
  • Under the overall guidance and supervision of Director, RCH department/CIPRB, the Associate Director will perform the following duties:
  • Contribute towards the development of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance regarding RCH.
  • Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes of RCH Department.
  • Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  • Develop project monitoring plan and its implementation.
  • Develop training/ orientation plan and effective implementation.
  • Extensive field visit in the camps, supervise the overall project implementation.
  • Supervise and monitor activities of RCH team.
  • Regular communication with the project staffs, relevant NGOs (partners), developmental partners are working at project district.
  • Initiatives for solving local problems/ barriers in consultation with the local authority/ partners.
  • Provide assistance to the preparation of periodical and annual reports, Newsletter etc.
  • Effective coordination with MOHFW, DGHS, DGFP, project partners, developmental partners, regarding policy, planning, Funding and other program related issues.
  • Organizing workshop, seminar, advocacy meeting at districts involving policy makers, key personalities in the Ministry, Directorates, Development partners etc.
  • Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
  • Ability to generate quality project reports.
  • Carry out any other responsibility / activity assigned by the Authority.
Employment Status Full-time Educational Requirements
  • MBBS with MPH from a reputed institution. Candidates having PhD will be preferred.
Experience Requirements
  • 8 to 10 year(s)
Additional Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge on epidemiology and research methods.
  • Experience to work closely with Government and International organizations.
  • Experience of influencing policy, mobilizing resources and forging effective partnerships
  • Experience of identifying and engaging with stakeholders on a particular issue
  • Good networks across Bangladesh government and development partners
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to deliver results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.
  • Knowledge in developing strategies and report writing skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Capacity to analyze data using statistical software and interpretation of data.
  • Understanding of project management cycle.
Job Location Dhaka Division Salary Negotiable Compensation & Other Benefits
  • As per organizational policy
Apply Procedure Send your CV to info@ciprb.org or to Email CV from MY BDJOBS account Click here. Application Deadline : September 30, 2018 Company Information Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB)Address : House-B-162, Road-23, New DOHS, Mohakahali, Dhaka -1206, Bangladesh.Web : www.ciprb.orgBusiness : Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) is one of the leading organizations dedicated to public health research in Bangladesh. Know More Here   

Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) View all jobs of this company Vacancy 01 Job Context Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) is one of the leading ....

Internship- Resilience & Inclusive Growth, UNDP (only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply)

Location : Dhaka, BANGLADESH
Application Deadline : 27-Sep-18 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 10d 21h 16m
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Oct-2018
Duration of Initial Contract : Three months
Expected Duration of Assignment : Three months
Background
UNDP is looking for young talent with a passion to contribute to Bangladesh at this exciting and transitional time when the country is becoming a middle income and prosperous society and being recognized as a champion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This is an excellent opportunity for young talent to learn from the country’s top thematic leaders and grow as professionals within the development sector. UNDP Bangladesh’s Country Programme Document (2017-2020) seeks to assist the Government of Bangladesh and its development partners to implement Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. In the context of the Bangladesh 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the government’s vision to graduate from Least Developed Country status, UNDP will aim to ensure a more resilient and inclusive society that shares its increasing prosperity with all. UNDP will leverage its unique position and experience to deliver tactical policy and programme expertise that supports the implementation of the 7FYP and cements UNDP as a strategic partner of the government on the sustainable development agenda. To realize this vision, in 2017 the UNDP will work within the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) to deliver a country programme focusing on three priorities:
  • Ensuring economic growth is more inclusive and supports economic opportunities, particularly for women;
  • Improving social policies and programmes with a focus on good governance and structural inequalities;
  • Building resilience and improving environmental sustainability.
Within UNDP, the Resilience and Inclusive Growth Portfolio leads its programme and policy advisory support in climate change mitigation and adaptation; urban poverty and urbanization; social protection; disaster management and environmental sustainability, with a key focus on gender. We support the country by providing high-quality policy advice, mobilizing resources, developing capacity; knowledge management and innovation, and fostering south-south cooperation. The Intern position is created as an additional support to the programme and project to manage their programmatic activities in the Resilience and Inclusive Growth portfolio. The portfolio is fastest growing in terms of its scale and size and is comprised of top-level experts who lead respective thematic areas and oversee UNDP’s project implementation. The position Research Assistant is created to support the Programme Leaders in managing their programme which include planning and reporting; background research, project formulation, and communication. The position will be reported to the respective project managers and programme specialists.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions: Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (Environmental Sustainability & Energy) or Project Manager of the relevant project, the Intern will assist in conducting research, compilation and collation of information and data, management of the event, supporting project operation, support in accounting and finance and support communication activities for UNDP R&IG cluster. S/he will support project/program management team in achieving daily targets of operation. The intern will be placed to project or country office based on their academic background and academic interest. Support in project formulation:
  • Drafting of project concept notes, presentations and other documents;
  • Managing appointments and coordinating with external contributors and agencies;
  • Draft ToRs, support recruitment, and procurement of consultants, project staffs and coordinate consultants when needed;
  • Support in conducting various project relevant mission;
Assist in conducting and coordinating project relevant research:
  • Review of literature and relevant document relevant to the program;
  • Collection and collation of primary and secondary data and information and analysis;
  • Develop bibliographies, including preparation of citation and reference;
  • Transcribing and translating interviews;
  • Keeping a record of all relevant research and relevant documents.
Support to coordinate various media and advocacy initiative to assure understanding and visibility of the project.
  • Support for responding to requests for information by facilitating access to relevant UNDP materials.
  • Support to organize awareness, advocacy, and result sharing/dissemination events, exposure visits, etc.;
  • Regularly monitor and keep an overview on for national and environmental sustainability, ecosystem management, and environmental governance innovations;
  • Participate in meetings, conferences/workshop/roundtable, training, etc. prepare meeting minutes, conference/workshop proceedings, the summary of events, etc. and perform any other task as directed by the UNDP
  • Support in preparation of budget and support in liquidation of expenditure for various events.
Support in overall administrative and financial matters
  • Assist the Programme Specialist/PM in the overall administrative and financial matters of the project/programme;
  • Support in administrative (contractual, organizational and logistical) and accounting (disbursements, record-keeping, cash management) matters under the project;
  • Provide general administrative and financial support to the project so as to ensure the smooth running of the project management unit; provide logistical support to the project staff and consultants in conducting different project activities;
  • Support monitoring the budget expenditures by preparing payment documents, and compiling financial reports; maintain the project’s disbursement ledger and journal; keep files with project documents, expert reports; control the usage of non-expendable equipment (record keeping, drawing up regular inventories);
  • Draft and finalize correspondence of administrative nature; arrange duty travel; fax, post, and e-mail transmissions, and coordinate appointments.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
  • Promotes UN’s values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality);
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Management and Leadership:
  • Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
  • Provides inspiration and leadership to project staff as well as all the partners.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
  • Capability to engage in team-based management, an experience of leading workshops and being a resource person;
  • Ability to undertake results-based management and reporting;
  • Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary troubleshooting to keep project implementation on schedule;
  • Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
  • Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners;
  • Respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff.
Required Skills and Experience
Qualification Requirements:
  • Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Environmental Sciences/Management, Engineering, Biological Science, Geography, Sociology, etc.; Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. (Letter of enrollment from school will be requested from the selected applicants);
  • Outstanding academic credentials at the undergraduate level;
  • Fluent in communicating in both English and Bangla;
  • Good planning skills demonstrated through good time management, capacity to plan, and deliver tasks on time;
  • Willingness to participate in all aspects of UNDP programme activities;
  • Strong computer skills, particularly of MS Word, and e-mail applications.
Terms and conditions: UNDP Internships are NON-PAID and a minimum of 6 weeks of commitment on behalf of the applicants is required, with longer commitment considered desirable. In return, UNDP commits to assign at least 1 staff member to act as a mentor to the intern and to ensure that interns are exposed to meaningful and adequately challenging professional tasks.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
If you are experiencing difficulties with online job applications, please contact jobs.help@undp.org.

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World Vision Bangladesh Vacancy 01 Job Context
  • The main purpose of this position is to lead the development of the gender inclusion approach for the project Gender Inclusive Pathways from Poverty for Vulnerable Household in Cox`s bazar and ensure gender inclusion within the model. This project will target the host community ultra-poor in Teknaf and Ukhia sub-districts in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. This proposed 5-year project aims to improve resilience and well-being of 5,458 ultra-poor households in the host communities of Cox Bazar. The project will pilot a gender inclusive Ultra-Poor Graduation Model, targeted and adapted to the critical emergency situation, where disaster risk reduction (DRR) and child protection considerations are critical to ensuring that the ultra-poor have a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
  • The successful candidate will ensure the quality of the implementation of the gender Inclusive economic development interventions and support project officers & facilitators in programme implementation.
  • The position will develop and implement a capacity building plan for project staff, partners and stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for identifying key strategic partners for implementation of the project and sharing learning and best practices with relevant stakeholders.
  • This position will maintain strong and regular external engagement with Economic Development and Gender stakeholders in the project areas - the two upazilas of Ukhiya and Teknaf under Cox`s Bazar district.
Job Responsibilities
  • This person will Lead the gender strategy for this ultra-poor graduation project.
  • Provide technical oversight of any gender related analysis, including the gender sensitive market assessment to inform the livelihood selection for this project.
  • Ensure staff and facilitators of upazila level implementing partner organizations are following the agreed gender inclusion strategic approach, relevant standards and implementing gender focused economic program and gender related other activities as per plan/design.
  • Provide subject matter expertise including technical knowledge, professional suggestions and guidance based on a strong understanding of global and Bangladesh good practices.
  • Assess capacity and implement capacity building plans for staff, facilitators, and key programme / project partners based on the project needs.
  • Monitor and ensure quality of overall program at Upazila by frequent field visit and conduct quality assessments of activities for program improvement. Information from monitoring is shared with Regional Field Office (RFO) Livelihood Coordinator.
  • Coordinate and provides quality support to the field level organizations/committees/organization those are involved in economic development related program in the area.
  • Manage works efficiently through prioritizing and allocating resources and tracking progress of key economic development and gender related monitoring indicators (activity / output / outcome).
  • Build relationship with local level networks/coalition for local level advocacy and ensure support for implementation of the Gender focused Economic Development program and Gender related activities.
Employment Status Full-time Educational Requirements
  • Essential: Degree in Agricultural Economics /Business management/Resilience and Livelihoods/Gender related field /and or other related Social Science field, and good understanding for Gender Inclusion in Livelihoods programs.
  • Skills Required: Health,Gender,Agriculture/ Forestry,Environment/ Disaster Management
Experience Requirements
  • At least 5 year(s)
  • The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Program Officer/ Manager, Project Coordinator/ Officer
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Requirements
  • Age at least 30 years
  • Strong understanding of current development trends, research and trends in the fields of agriculture, food security, economic development, and resilient livelihoods.
  • Special knowledge on Gender and Women's economic empowerment programming, Programming, Ultra poor graduation model, Gender Norm Change, including engaging communities etc.
  • Good facilitation skills of Training, Orientation, Workshop and Advocacy programmes.
  • Management and leadership ability.
  • Good communication and networking skills.
  • Good proficiency in English & Bengali, both written and verbal.
  • Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel, SPSS and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of multiculturalism and experience working in a multi-cultural/ethnic/religious environment.
  • Commitment to work for child well-being and good understanding on child protection and participation
  • Proven knowledge and experience on economic and gender inclusion, understanding of ultra-poor graduation, gender sensitive livelihoods programs and behaviour change communications.
  • Strong knowledge on gender including gender relations within the household, community, and agricultural and labour markets.
  • Good report writing and documentation skills.
  • At least 5 years work experience in the fields of agriculture, food security, economic development, Gender project/relevant project /interventions.
  • Proven experience in implementing, facilitating and contributing to economic and gender inclusion activities in the field.
  • Proven experience as a team player.
  • Work environment - 80% field based and 20% office based.
  • Being a child-focused organization, World Vision has the responsibility to ensure safety & protection of the children while they come in contact with the staff; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Protection Policy.
  • Persons with a history of child rights and child protection violation are discouraged to apply.
Job Location Cox's Bazar (Ukhia) Salary Negotiable Compensation & Other Benefits
  • As per organizational structure.
Read Before Apply Being a child - focused organization, World Vision has the responsibility to ensure safety & protection of the children while they come in contact with the staff; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Protection Policy. Persons with a history of child rights and child protection violation are discouraged to apply. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be called up for interview. Please don't send hard copy CV. *Photograph must be enclosed with the resume. Apply Procedure Apply Online Application Deadline : September 20, 2018

World Vision Bangladesh Vacancy 01 Job Context The main purpose of this position is to lead the development of the gender inclusion approach for the project Gender Inclusive Pathways from Poverty ...