ActionAid Programme Manager – DIPECHO VII

ActionAid International (AAI) is a unique partnership of people striving towards its mission of working “with poor and excluded people to eradicate poverty and injustice” in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas and Europe.

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

Programme Manager – DIPECHO VII
Unit: CD’s Unit
Location of posting: Dhaka
Types of contract: Contractual
Number of Position: 01 (One)

Job Summary

ActionAid Bangladesh with support from European Commission Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid – DG ECHO is implementing a disaster risk reduction project in Bangladesh which aims to enhance the capacities of communities and institutions to overcome various natural disasters and mobilize communities and institutions for effective risk reduction

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overall project coordination, technical guidance and management of the project implementation
• Oversee the financial management, prepare and provide activity plans and donor reports as per requirements
• Identify and support partner in capacity building and enhancement of DRR related skill
• Regular update and liaison with donors and other internal functions such as HR, Finance and AAB management on project activities
• Monitor and follow up project activities to ensure quality output of the project activities
• Responsible for coordination with national and international stakeholders

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This is a senior post reporting to the Country Director and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh with frequent travel. The post is offered under Action Aid’s international terms and conditions for a twenty-four (24) months contract.

Required qualification and competencies:

We seek a candidate with minimum 5 years of project management experience related to DRR and emergencies along with a post graduate degree in the relevant field. The candidate must have a broad development vision, experience in dealing with donor accountability, managing diverse teams, coordinating partner organizations along with excellent finance and communication skills in English.

Proficiency in Bangla Language will be an asset. She/he should excel on writing proposals/reports and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must be aligned to ActionAid values, with ability to work in sensitive and multicultural work environment.

How to apply:

Application instructions:

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply. Please follow apply instructions below:

• Last date of application is Monday, 10 December, 2012 on or before 5:00 PM
• Please send the filled in attached Job Application Format to aab.jobs@actionaid.org and mention the name of the position applied for in subject of the e-mail
• Attach a cover letter justifying your suitability (address Director - Human Resource & Organisational Development)
• ActionAid aims to attract and select a diverse workforce with skills and capabilities to fulfill requirements.

Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.