Job description

Job Title Programme Officer

Classification Level TBD
Organizational Unit / Duty Station
(Department / Zone Office / Bangladesh Field Office Bogra
Delegation..... etc)
Immediate Supervisors Title Operations Manager Floods
Second Line Managers Title (if
applicable)
Technical Managers Title
(if applicable)
Number of Direct Reports
(if applicable)
Number of Indirect Reports
(if applicable)

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150
million people each year through its 190 member National Societies. The organization acts before, during and after disasters, crises and
health emergences in order to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. IFRCs work is guided by seven Fundamental
Principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices the
organizations collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that presently confront humanity.

As one of the five decentralized parts of the IFRC Secretariat, the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) leads the support to National Societies
of 38 countries through eight Country Offices and five Country Cluster Support Teams. The Bangladesh Country Office is one such office
and is responsible for overseeing IFRC support to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), including in implementing humanitarian
and development programmes that address the needs of vulnerable people in Bangladesh. The Country Office has an Operational Plan
which is aligned to the IFRCs Plan and Budget 2016-2020, with eight Areas of Focus and four Strategies for Implementation. In addition, it
is supporting BDRCS in implementing three active Emergency Appeal operations: Cyclone Mora (MDRBD019), Population Movement
(MDRBD018) and Floods (MDRBD020).

In August 2017, heavy monsoon rains above the seasonal average caused intense flooding in almost two-thirds of Bangladesh, affecting
over 8 million people in 32 districts of northern part of Bangladesh. The floods left millions of affected people in need of humanitarian
assistance and as a result, IFRC launched an Emergency Appeal operation to address immediate and early recovery needs of affected
communities. The operation covers a range of sectors including food security, livelihoods, health, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene
(WASH) and disaster risk reduction as well as support to strengthen BDRCSs level of preparedness for future disasters.

Job purpose
The Programme Officer will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the Project. He/She will ensure effective
implementation of the projects in the field according BDRCs and IFRC guidelines and procedures.
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and the technical focal points in Dhaka office, the Programme Officer is responsible for
the daily technical planning, supervision, monitoring and reporting of the field activities. The position requires extensive field work and
movement between several worksites.

Job duties and responsibilities

Project Coordination: the Programme Officer with the support of the technical team in Dhaka office and the Logistician as well
as Finance & Admin. Officer will ensure that all funds for the projects are managed and reported in a manner which achieves the
goals of the project and are in line with BDRCS/IFRC and donor policies and procedures and demonstrates sound resource
management and accountability.
 Coordination and Communication: this position will coordinate and facilitate that all activities are closely coordinated with the
respective branches, local government and other agencies in the project area to ensure the full integration of the activities in close
coordination with the Operations Manager.

Administration & Logistic Management: to oversee the smooth functioning of all project related administration, logistic and
transport

Reporting: to prepare progress reports and ensure adherence to a regular internal reporting structure. To ensure that all
preparation of regular and final reports to head quarters are done on time.

Monitoring and Evaluation: to manage and implement monitoring and evaluation systems in close coordination with the
Operations Manager for the activities and to support the respective national staff in this regards and to monitor and evaluate the
activities according to the set resources and respective budget. Support the Dhaka office team in conducting evaluation and
monitoring activities. Undertake field visit to monitor and review the program performance and share the findings with the project
team

Technical input: Provide Shelter technical assistance to the project team and ensure compliance with accountability mechanisms
in line with different standards such as the SPHERE standards and WASH and Shelter cluster performance standards in
coordination with project team.

Duties applicable to all staff

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariats goals
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements
Education Required Preferred
University degree in Civil-Engineering or related field or proven experience in managing projects with
a shelter component X

Experience Required Preferred

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Project Management, specifically in the field of shelter X
Knowledge and experience in implementing cash-based intervention projects X
professional experience in working with (I)NGOs, donor-funded programs in humanitarian operation X

Knowledge and Skills Required Preferred

Reporting capacity, availability/learning capacity X
Ability to work in a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy, flexible with respect to job priority
Knowledge and understanding of RCRC Movement
X

Good computer skills, especially in MS Office X

Languages Required Preferred

Bangla and English fluent X

Other languages:

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