Program Development Manager

Program Development Manager

No. of Vacancies :  1 Job Description / Responsibility Duration: 12 months To provide oversight on all programmatic issues of the country program, including: networking with stakeholders, carrying out surveys and assessments, conducting research, development of proposals, report writing, and conducting extensive field visits. These activities will support joint GRC/BDRCS disaster risk reduction and primary health care objectives. Specific duties and responsibilities in technical matters: Conduct stakeholder analysis of who is doing what and where in areas such as DRR, livelihood, CCA. Carry out research regarding new, innovative approaches and lessons learnt in these areas. Contribute to the development of tailor-made approaches that integrate DRR, livelihood and CCA in particular settings. Conduct surveys and assessments. Develop project proposals and compile them according to donor formats including log frames. Be actively involved in fundraising initiatives. Support Delegates and field staff in relation to program issues and implementation. Conduct trainings and workshops for project staff in program related issues. Streamline and improve existing monitoring system, monitoring tools, and establish data base. Conduct regular monitoring & evaluation visits to the projects and write respective reports. Train, support and advise project staff in reporting and M&E. Follow up on training opportunities related to program issues that are suitable for staff and partners. Write periodic or other reports as required. Prepare written progress reports and weekly work plans. Specific duties and responsibilities in coordination matters: Maintain an open and mutually supportive working relationship with supervisor, Project Delegates and other staff. Provide regular updates to the HoO. Provide updates to the Project Delegates and work in close coordination. Assist in the collaboration, maintain close contacts and frequent exchange with BDRCS and other Movement Partners. Maintain contact and exchange with other stakeholders in Dhaka and in the field. Represent the organization in program related meetings and forums. Assist in the communication with local communities on introduction of new projects and approaches Be an active networker with the various stakeholders on all issues related to program and focus areas Follow up on the activities in the area of DRR, CCA, livelihood, and other programmatic areas that are of concern to GR, of other actors in Dhaka and in the field. Location: Dhaka (with frequent travel to the field) Educational Requirements Postgraduate/ Graduate in social work, development studies, agriculture, disaster management or other relevant field. Experience Requirements Minimum 8 year(s) Additional Job Requirements Minimum of 8 years experience of working with firms or NGOs in program related position. Experience of working in the RCRC Movement desirable. Experience of working with rural communities. Good command of MS Office software, internet, email. Excellent report and proposal writing skills. Excellent command of English and Bangla. Experienced in project cycle management. Good knowledge of RCRC principles, Code of Conduct, humanitarian standards such as SPHERE, RBA and HAP. Analytical and organizational skills and the ability to think and act strategically, creatively, and pro-actively. Ability to plan and work independently and with minimum supervision. Sound interpersonal skills, team player, and the ability to communicate, cooperate, and negotiate with a wide range of people and organisations. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, and under challenging circumstances in the field, and meet deadlines Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks. Job Location Dhaka Apply Instruction Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae and a recent photograph, and mention their salary expectations, to the Head of Delegation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, c/o Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, 684-686, Red Crescent Road/ Bara Mogh Bazar, Dhaka-1217, Bangladesh, before 15th February 2012 by 17.00 hours. Please indicate position applied for on envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The IFRC is an equal opportunity employer Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 Company Information International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Address : Bangladesh Delegation, 684-686, Bara Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217, Bangladesh