Title: Deputy Manager - CLIMB
Company Name: CARE Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 19 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ Masters in Disaster Management/ Climate and Environmental Science/ Agricultural Science/ Development Studies will be an advantage.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ More than 5 years of project management experience (planning, monitoring, evaluation) in humanitarian and resilience context, including in a leading position, with an overall experience of at least 8 years.
∎ Should have knowledge on CVCA, Climate Change Adaptation, Cash-based Programming, DRR/ CCA courses, WASH, Food Security and Livelihood, Emergency Market Assessment, LLA, NbS etc.
∎ Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects.
∎ Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison.
∎ Experience in narrative and financial reporting on complex projects to international donors.
∎ Experience in implementing projects within partner networks or consortia; experience in managing such networks / consortia a strong advantage.
∎ Willingness and ability to travel within project locations in two districts Bagerhat & Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Excellent conceptual, planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
∎ Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving capacities.
∎ Fluency in English (written and spoken).
∎ Strong computer literacy.
∎ More than 5 years of project management experience (planning, monitoring, evaluation) in humanitarian and resilience context, including in a leading position, with an overall experience of at least 8 years.
∎ Should have knowledge on CVCA, Climate Change Adaptation, Cash-based Programming, DRR/ CCA courses, WASH, Food Security and Livelihood, Emergency Market Assessment, LLA, NbS etc.
∎ Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects.
∎ Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison.
∎ Experience in narrative and financial reporting on complex projects to international donors.
∎ Experience in implementing projects within partner networks or consortia; experience in managing such networks / consortia a strong advantage.
∎ Willingness and ability to travel within project locations in two districts Bagerhat & Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Excellent conceptual, planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
∎ Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving capacities.
∎ Fluency in English (written and spoken).
∎ Strong computer literacy.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.
∎ CARE Bangladesh’s Humanitarian and Resilience Program is committed to provide people affected by disasters and conflicts with life-saving assistance, with a special focus on women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by disasters. Our action also includes preparedness and early action, emergency response and recovery, and resilience and adaptation to climate change and equitable development.
∎ CARE Bangladesh is implementing a project titled, “Community Led Innovation for Climate Risk Mitigation in Bangladesh (CLIMB)” funded by funded by DANIDA SPA and Telethon. This 37-months project aims to strengthened adaptive capacity and climate resilience of vulnerable groups impacted by climate-induced saline intrusion in coastal communities in Bangladesh. The objective will be reached through three primary solution areas: 1) promoting small-scale, sustainable shrimp aqua farming; 2) mangrove and local biodiversity protection and restoration by promoting mangrove and indigenous tree species plantation forests as true, nature-based solutions; and 3) saline-resistant crop varieties and markets.
∎ The primary target group is climate-vulnerable persons in two unions (Royenda and Southkhali) of the Sarankhola Sub-District of Bagerhat District. There is a particular emphasis on the poorest demographics, especially women, youth, and socially marginalised indigenous groups, contributing to the principle of Leaving No-One Behind. The direct beneficiaries are approximately 3,400 people or 850 households in Bagerhat, but the programme aims to develop solutions, which are relevant and scalable across delta communities in Bangladesh.
∎ The Deputy Manager - CLIMB will be based in Saronkhola upazila of Bagerhat district and directly report to Senior Program Coordinator – Humanitarian and Resilience, overall responsible for managing all field operations, liaising with local partner organizations; coordination and collaboration with local government & stakeholders; budget monitoring and tracking in accordance with approved work plan. S/he will ensure timely and quality implementation of all components through regular monitoring visits, including reporting to MACP and NGOAB as per their requirements.
∎ The Deputy Manager - CLIMB will work closely with the KML coordinator, Program Manager - CLIMB and PC- Humanitarian & Climate Action program to ensure proper and timely implementation and delivery of the program activities.
∎ Position Title: Deputy Manager under Community Led Innovation for Climate Risk Mitigation in Bangladesh (CLIMB)
∎ Location: Based in Sarankhola
∎ Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to June 30, 2025 (contract may extend based on availability of further funding)
∎ CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.
∎ CARE Bangladesh’s Humanitarian and Resilience Program is committed to provide people affected by disasters and conflicts with life-saving assistance, with a special focus on women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by disasters. Our action also includes preparedness and early action, emergency response and recovery, and resilience and adaptation to climate change and equitable development.
∎ CARE Bangladesh is implementing a project titled, “Community Led Innovation for Climate Risk Mitigation in Bangladesh (CLIMB)” funded by funded by DANIDA SPA and Telethon. This 37-months project aims to strengthened adaptive capacity and climate resilience of vulnerable groups impacted by climate-induced saline intrusion in coastal communities in Bangladesh. The objective will be reached through three primary solution areas: 1) promoting small-scale, sustainable shrimp aqua farming; 2) mangrove and local biodiversity protection and restoration by promoting mangrove and indigenous tree species plantation forests as true, nature-based solutions; and 3) saline-resistant crop varieties and markets.
∎ The primary target group is climate-vulnerable persons in two unions (Royenda and Southkhali) of the Sarankhola Sub-District of Bagerhat District. There is a particular emphasis on the poorest demographics, especially women, youth, and socially marginalised indigenous groups, contributing to the principle of Leaving No-One Behind. The direct beneficiaries are approximately 3,400 people or 850 households in Bagerhat, but the programme aims to develop solutions, which are relevant and scalable across delta communities in Bangladesh.
∎ The Deputy Manager - CLIMB will be based in Saronkhola upazila of Bagerhat district and directly report to Senior Program Coordinator – Humanitarian and Resilience, overall responsible for managing all field operations, liaising with local partner organizations; coordination and collaboration with local government & stakeholders; budget monitoring and tracking in accordance with approved work plan. S/he will ensure timely and quality implementation of all components through regular monitoring visits, including reporting to MACP and NGOAB as per their requirements.
∎ The Deputy Manager - CLIMB will work closely with the KML coordinator, Program Manager - CLIMB and PC- Humanitarian & Climate Action program to ensure proper and timely implementation and delivery of the program activities.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola)
Apply Procedure:
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Company Information:
∎ CARE Bangladesh
∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh
Address::
∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh
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Application Deadline: 26 Mar 2024
Category: NGO/Development
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