Job Description

Title: Programs Manager

Company Name: Water.org Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree, Preferred, in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Social Science, related field

Job Context:
∎ Category: Full-time
∎ Reports to: Senior Manager - Partnerships
∎ Location: Bangladesh
∎ The Programs Manager is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Programs Management (70%):
∎ Manage ongoing WaterCredit programs in partnership with Bangladesh and U.S.-based staff, including program and financial management, partner development, and program monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Assist partner organizations to identify potential sources of capital for their WaterCredit programs.
∎ Maintain relationships with partners and establish regular communication regarding program implementation activities.
∎ Provide support to partner organizations by sharing best practices and assisting with problem solving when issues arise.
∎ Collaborate with partners to identify sources of loan capital, ensuring the ongoing viability of their WaterCredit portfolios and sustainability.
∎ Establish routine schedules for monitoring partner programs in accordance with Water.org guidelines and conducting monitoring visits and reports according to schedule.
∎ Responsible for Maintain regular contact with Water.org US Program Managers to submit partner reports, inform about partner progress and report any issues impacting achievement of program deliverables.
∎ Data Management (15%)
∎ Manage partner data and information to track program performance, enhance WaterCredit activities, and support the mission of Water.org.
∎ Lead collection and verification of data and all-encompassing activities.
∎ Collaborate closely with partner organizations ensuring reporting accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
∎ Subject matter expert and training liaison on the use of the WaterPortal. Upload partner data or review and approve data uploaded by partners into the WaterPortal.
∎ Verification data accuracy during program monitoring visits.
∎ Programs Design and Development (7%)
∎ Collaborate with partner organizations in the design of WaterCredit programs, including planning and budgeting, product development, marketing, internal monitoring, and coordination with WASH stakeholders.
∎ Work with partners to determine appropriate program targets and deliverables, which are ambitious but achievable within the program period.
∎ Assist partners in the design of their program work plan and budget, ensuring they are allocating adequate resources and personnel for successful completion of deliverables.
∎ Assist partners in designing appropriate internal monitoring and evaluation protocols for the successful outcomes of their program.
∎ Organizational Support (6%):
∎ Participate in assisting with the development of new tools and processes, membership on cross-functional committees as requested, and/or participation at internal or external conferences or workshops.
∎ Participate in cross-functional committees and working groups to support the achievement of group goals.
∎ Assist in the development of new tools, processes and/or procedures to gain efficiencies in the execution of work.
∎ Serve as a knowledge base for Water.org and represent Water.org at events and in written publications to advance the organizational mission and vision.
∎ New Business Development (2%):
∎ Conduct outreach among financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, product manufacturers, utilities, CBOs, apex organizations and other related organizations regarding the potential for adoption of WaterCredit.
∎ Participate in certification of new partner organizations for the onboarding and implementation of WaterCredit programs.
∎ Landscape and assist with identification of additional stakeholders for potential collaboration.
∎ Management Responsibility:
∎ Individual contributor with no subordinates.
∎ This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Skills and Competencies:
∎ Communicates Effectively - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
∎ Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
∎ Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when talking new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
∎ Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
∎ Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
∎ Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using other formal and informal development channels.
∎ Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
∎ Manages Ambiguity - Manages ambiguity by operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
∎ Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Follows through on commitments; is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences; practices what s/he preaches; shows consistency between words and actions.
∎ Financial Stewardship - Demonstrates fiscally responsible decision making as applicable to one's role.
∎ Qualifications:
∎ Fluency in Bangla and English required
∎ At least seven years of relevant experience with microfinance institutions, in the Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) sector, in the international development sector, Banks, Apex organization and/or other related organizations and sectors.
∎ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe software) required. Proficiency in Office 365 products (e.g. SharePoint, Teams, etc.) strongly preferred.
∎ Demonstrated proficiency in facilitation and capacity building skills to ensure collaboration and linkages between Water.org, partners, donors and other stakeholders.
∎ Experience reporting to and working with institutional donors in the international development arena, particularly with respect to WASH and microfinance.
∎ Strong project management experience
∎ Innovative mindset oriented toward constructive problem-solving, proactive strategic development and thought leadership
∎ Strong desire to contribute to increased access to water and sanitation
∎ Must have Bangladesh citizenship or work permit.
∎ Travel Requirement: Up to 25% of domestic and global travel.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary; as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Apr 2022

Company Information:
∎ 17 Mar 2022
∎ Water.org Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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