Nari Maitree NGO Job Circular

Vacancy: 1

Key Selling Points

• Immediate Joining: The selected candidate should be prepared to join the team within one week from the date of confirmation.
• Base Location: Ahmedbag, Buddho Mondir, Sobujbagh, Dhaka.
• Frequent Visits: Hajaribagh, Dhaka.

Job Context

• Nari Maitree (NM) is a women-led, non-governmental organization started its journey in 1983 and since then it has completed a journey of 40 years with an experience of working in various sectors like Health and nutrition, adolescent and youth, Gender equality and equity , Women empowerment, Child rights, livelihood, Education, water and sanitation, Humanitarian response ,Climate change and food security.
• Programme Background: Nari Maitree has been working in the urban context for many years with the most vulnerable and marginalized groups to improve their economic and social status by addressing the underlying issues/causes of extreme poverty. Currently, Nari Maitree is going to implement a five years’ long (2023 to 2027) livelihood graduation programme in the Dhaka South City Corporation titled: “Urban Green Graduation Programme”. The programme’s overall goal is to Urban Extreme Poor households can sustainably meet their basic needs and have improved coping strategies through strengthened livelihoods which place value on the natural environment. This programme will be implemented with technical and financial support from Concern Worldwide and Irish Aid. Nari Maitree is inviting applications from qualified and committed development professionals for the position of Project Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• The Programme Coordinator will be overall responsible for ensuring high quality implementation of all the components of Green Graduation programme following a gender transformative approach such as promotion of diversified livelihood/income options (through job-placement, micro-enterprise, urban horticulture etc.), financial inclusion, social protection and social empowerment for targeted households living in extreme poverty situations in Dhaka South City Corporation.
• Lead and manage the tasks of a diversified programme team efficiently and provide guidance to the team in re-designing of programme interventions based on field assessments in collaboration with technical staff members.
• Contribute to assessment and adaptation of Green Graduation programme in the Urban Context including providing technical support to the programme team for selection of right households following agreed selection criteria and process.
• Manage programme budget, track expenses and will ensure efficient and effective management of financial and programme resources.
• Support internal and external activities related to the programme including donor reviews stakeholders meeting, and learning events.
• Lead and guide the team to set up linkages and partnerships with local government stakeholders, financial institutions, NGOs, local elites and/or religious leaders etc.
• Represent the organization in the forums/meetings with LEBs and local administration such as with DC Offices, NGOAB, City Corporation, Law Enforcement Agencies etc.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance and administrative support to the programme team.
• Regularly analyse risk factors including but not limited to urban disaster (fire, water logging, eviction, GBV/VAWG etc.) and will take necessary actions to mitigate potential negative consequences.
• Ensure CRM process are in place in the programme interventions area and functioning the process.
• Ensure preparation and submission of all types of reporting, documentation; capture best practices and recommend for further improvement of programme quality.

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements

• Master’s Degree in any discipline preferably in Social Sciences /Development Studies/ Anthropology/ Economics from any govt. approved university.
• The academic qualification could be relaxed for candidates bringing 8-10 years of experience in livelihood programmes in the urban context.

Experience Requirements: At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 50 years
• Only females are allowed to apply
• A minimum of 5 years working experience of managing/leading multi-sectoral livelihood/graduation programme in a National/International organization as a Programme Manager/Coordinator.
• Strong reporting and monitoring skills in line with the requirements of donors.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English and Bengali
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge and understanding on gender, inclusion and equality.
• Solid knowledge and experience on administrative & financial management and policy compliances.
• Programme has allocation for Motor Cycle for this position and provisions of providing driving training who are interested.
• Line Management: This position will be responsible for managing the tasks of six direct reports.

Job Location: Dhaka (Hazaribagh, Sabujbagh)

Salary

• Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

• Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly