ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

Associate Officer – Technical Support

Project                                  :              Communication with Communities (CwC), Funded by WFP

Location of posting             :               Cox’s bazar

Types of contract                 :               Fixed term contract

Duration of Contract           :               Up to 31 December 2022 (if not extended)

Number of Position             :               4

Salary and benefits              :                Monthly Gross Salary will be BDT. 50,463 with other admissible benefits such as mobile & internet allowance, medical benefit, group life

 insurance etc

Job Summary 

AAB is looking for few enthusiastic Associate Officer for its CwC project. The overall objective of the position is to implement the project activity in the camps; to coordinate with Volunteers, CiC office staffs and other relevant actors of 7-8 camps. The incumbent will lead to establish the CwC mechanism in camps, provide technical support to the Host and Rohingya Volunteers, regular coordination with camp level WFP-GFD programme, identification of information needs of the community for two ways communication and issues identified through CFRM mechanism. The incumbent must have to conduct capacity development training for Volunteers.

Key responsibilities include (not limited to) 

• Project intervention implementation planning and monitoring in the camp
• Lead protection related activities (including Code of conducts training, Satisfaction survey, Protection sensitization message dissemination, Complaint, and feedback mechanism) implementation in the camps in coordination with Project Coordinator, MEAL officer and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Lead Communication with Communities Related activities includes TOT on message dissemination, feedback collection, research method & FGD for Host Community Volunteers and staff
• Capacity building Training on message dissemination, feedback collection, research method & FGD for volunteer.
• Message dissemination on food assistance
• Scale-up volunteer capacity during emergencies
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries
• Focus Group Discussion, coordination with Project Coordinator, MEAL officer and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Coordinate and help to CBT staff to distribute wages and documentation related to CBT.
• Submit MRF for training materials and other logistical support for field.
• Closely monitor Volunteer coordinators daily task and give feedback.
• Draft monthly camp level report and submit to MEAL Officer.
• Assist Project Coordinator in monthly progress reporting.
• Monitor all activities according to project plans, guidelines and standards set by the organization

Relationships

•  Associate Officer – Technical Support will report to Project Coordinator.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience  

• Preferably Postgraduation, at least a bachelor’s degree in Social Science and any other relevant subjects from a reputed institution.
• At least 1 year working experience of Rohingya Response in NGO/INGO.

Technical Skills

•  Proficiency in the local language will be an advantage.
• Good understanding on CwC concept and mechanism
• Good understanding and proven experience on CFRM activities
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills and the capacity to produce quality reports independently.
• Gender sensitive and familiar with humanitarian principles, Human Rights Based Approach
• Able to take decisions in a timely manner, prioritize and multi-task seamlessly.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with experience in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments.
• Data management, Proficient with MS office suite

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

• Last date of application is Tuesday, 01 February 2022. Due to emergency, recruitment will be on rolling.  Interested candidates are requested to apply before deadline.
• Please click here to submit your application. 

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ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.  

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