Programme Officer- GAM

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer- GAM

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 23 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ University bachelor's degree in a field related to community development work preferably in fields such as anthropology, sociology, international/ political studies, humanitarian law, public health, population studies or any other relevant Social Science department, and Business Studies
∎ Master’s degree in above related fields is preferred
∎ University bachelor's degree in a field related to community development work preferably in fields such as anthropology, sociology, international/ political studies, humanitarian law, public health, population studies or any other relevant Social Science department, and Business Studies
∎ Master’s degree in above related fields is preferred

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Critical thinking and analytical skills
∎ Good Research skills
∎ Good Interpersonal and communication skills
∎ A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required
∎ Self-starter who can work independently under pressure
∎ Ability to travel across the border regularly for training assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
∎ Understanding of international standards including SPHERE, emergency management, security awareness etc.
∎ Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
∎ Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
∎ Ability to manage work life and work without supervision
∎ Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
∎ Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
∎ Critical thinking and analytical skills
∎ Good Research skills
∎ Good Interpersonal and communication skills
∎ A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required
∎ Self-starter who can work independently under pressure
∎ Ability to travel across the border regularly for training assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
∎ Understanding of international standards including SPHERE, emergency management, security awareness etc.
∎ Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
∎ Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
∎ Ability to manage work life and work without supervision
∎ Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
∎ Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Programme Officer (PO) is responsible for writing proposals, editing of reports, and close support to sector leads and key operational staff. The role provides close coordination between World Vision (WV) Bangladesh Refugee Response stakeholders and donors or WV HQ offices (Support Office) colleagues and will work closely with the GAM Manager and MEAL manager. The PO is not responsible for implementing projects, but is a key advisor in helping projects be implemented well.
∎ Reporting and Coordination:
∎ Coordinate with M&E and project leads to assure monitoring and evaluation obligations are understood and implemented. Support the Facilitation of startup workshops for new projects to ensure project staff have all needed documentation and tools for reporting and records keeping. Design and support the implementation of the Project monitoring plans, including required external and internal reporting. Guide sector leads in the reporting requirements and templates. Edit and revise as needed. Review all monitoring & evaluation learnings and support integration of those lessons back into projects.
∎ Information Management:
∎ Maintain response project archives (saving project documents into database/shared drive). Compile and analyze relevant information to inform response design, programme management, operational improvement and promote learning. Support programs team and GAM Manager with special projects or occasional clerical tasks as needed.
∎ Accountability:
∎ Where relevant, work with project staff to address any quality issues or complaints and support community consultation and information provision mechanisms. Orient and train response staff on international standards and their application. In coordination with MEAL team, ensure programming meets WV minimum quality standards and supports improvement, reflection and learning (includes RTE and Lessons Learned events)
∎ Program design and proposal development:
∎ Support the GAM manager in writing proposals when required. Co-facilitate design workshops or meetings as needed to collectively plan new project designs with sector leads. Work with programs team and sectors leads to meet with and position with donors as needed. Work with various internal and external stakeholders to keep apprised of the context, needs, clusters, actors and donors related to the response and national office
∎ The Programme Officer (PO) is responsible for writing proposals, editing of reports, and close support to sector leads and key operational staff. The role provides close coordination between World Vision (WV) Bangladesh Refugee Response stakeholders and donors or WV HQ offices (Support Office) colleagues and will work closely with the GAM Manager and MEAL manager. The PO is not responsible for implementing projects, but is a key advisor in helping projects be implemented well.
∎ Reporting and Coordination:
∎ Coordinate with M&E and project leads to assure monitoring and evaluation obligations are understood and implemented. Support the Facilitation of startup workshops for new projects to ensure project staff have all needed documentation and tools for reporting and records keeping. Design and support the implementation of the Project monitoring plans, including required external and internal reporting. Guide sector leads in the reporting requirements and templates. Edit and revise as needed. Review all monitoring & evaluation learnings and support integration of those lessons back into projects.
∎ Information Management:
∎ Maintain response project archives (saving project documents into database/shared drive). Compile and analyze relevant information to inform response design, programme management, operational improvement and promote learning. Support programs team and GAM Manager with special projects or occasional clerical tasks as needed.
∎ Accountability:
∎ Where relevant, work with project staff to address any quality issues or complaints and support community consultation and information provision mechanisms. Orient and train response staff on international standards and their application. In coordination with MEAL team, ensure programming meets WV minimum quality standards and supports improvement, reflection and learning (includes RTE and Lessons Learned events)
∎ Program design and proposal development:
∎ Support the GAM manager in writing proposals when required. Co-facilitate design workshops or meetings as needed to collectively plan new project designs with sector leads. Work with programs team and sectors leads to meet with and position with donors as needed. Work with various internal and external stakeholders to keep apprised of the context, needs, clusters, actors and donors related to the response and national office

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident fund
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Address::
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development