• Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ActionAid is looking for Head – Programme, Policy and Campaigns 2021 in Dhaka

Job Summary: 

The Head – Programme, Policy and Campaigns provides overall programme development, implementation and monitoring of all ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) programmes, projects and advocacy initiatives to ensure the delivery of programme objectives as per Country Strategy Paper V and subsequent CSPs.  S/he also ensures effective management, coordination, inter-linkage and full implementation of cross-cutting themes of women rights and gender, youth, resilience and climate justice across the programme pillars of ActionAid Bangladesh with focus on Gender Equity, women’s rights, youth empowerment, participatory governance, resilience and climate justice.

Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

  • Organizational Representation 
    • Effectively lead, manage, coordinate and monitor ActionAid Bangladesh CSP V to achieve overall organizational goals through strategic guidance and leadership focusing on effective program and partnership management, strategic objective as envisioned in CSP V program priorities.
    • Work closely with CD/ED and Programme Team.
    • Develop Programme, Policy Advocacy and Campaign(s) and etc.
  • Strategic Development
    • Participate in the development of AAB strategy, annual plans and budget.
    • Lead and actively contribute to ensuring the quality of programme, policy advocacy and campaign initiatives in Bangladesh and etc.
  • Partnerships Development Management 
    • Be responsible for implementation and monitoring of the AAB Partnership strategy and plans along with Partnership Development Team and the Local Rights Programme team in tandem with the Partnership strategy and guidelines. Conduct capacity assessment for partners, identify their training needs and develop capacity building programme for partners where relevant.
    • Initiate and maintain networks and alliances with civil society organizations, academic and research institutions relevant to the focus and priority of ActionAid programmes and etc.
  • Programme and Project Management 
    • Ensure AAB has a high quality, well documented and cost-effective programme in the country.
    • Design and develop gender and justice programmes to ensure that the program is focused on those most vulnerable and marginalized.
    • Track trends in contemporary development programming and programme management practices, document and provide advice/ recommendations on key developments to Senior Leadership Team
    • Manage complex programmes across Bangladesh and ensure constant reviews of existing programmes.       
  • Policy and Advocacy 
    • Guide team or assigned advocacy coordinator/advisor in the identification of key issues, potential key collaborators for advocacy priorities.
    • Lead consultation with grassroots level programme participants to inform our national-level advocacy strategy and policy and etc.
  • Proposal Development
    • Ensure that programme teams are engaged in developing concept notes and proposals as per the plan coordinated by the Partnership and fundraising team.
    • Review and sign of program/project-related part in the concept notes and proposal.
  • Budgeting and Planning 
    • Provide inputs to the development of the country annual budget and resources allocation as a member of the SLT.
    • Coordinate and ensure the development of quarterly, half-year and annual programme work plans and budgets by all programme units and etc.
  • Monitoring and Learning
    • Monitor the implementation of the CSP to ensure that short-term programmes are within the framework of the CSP.
    • Develop and lead the implementation of processes to review the CSP (e.g. Mid-term review of CSP and end of strategy reviews) with the Manager  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and etc.
  • Reporting
    • Ensure smooth operation and quality, timely submission of quarterly and annual or required Programme and Project Performance Reports as per standards and guidelines.
    • Receive and review all project and programme reports and develop guidelines for reporting where required and etc.
  • Financial Management 
    • Review and approve programme concepts and budget and etc.
  • Staff Management 
    • Ensure an enabling environment for staff performance, recognition and reward of the PPC Directorate
    • Will be responsible for staff appraisal and performance development.
    • Assign performance objectives to supervised staff, conduct comprehensive performance appraisal of supervised staff and provide/obtain feedback when necessary and etc.

For more details, check the official link.

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty. We believe everyone has the power within them to create change for themselves, their families, and communities. ActionAid is a catalyst for that change.

Location:

Bangladesh

Benefits

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Eligibilities

Education

  • Post Graduate/Master Degree on social science or international studies are desirable

Experience

  • A minimum of 7 years in leading programmes in development work and rights-based programmes.
  • Experience working as Head of Programme Department for similar organizations is an advantage
  • In-depth understanding of programming issues and policy work at state, national and international levels
  • Understanding of rights based approach and gender issues in the development context and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equality within the organization and in programme work
  • Experience in fundraising work with institutional/ government and corporate donors
  • Experience in leading multiple teams

Required Competencies

  • Strategic planning and management skills and experience.
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Understanding and knowledge public policy formulation, policy research, analysis and policy advocacy
  • Background in any one of the strategic priority areas of ActionAid Bangladesh i.e., women’s rights, governance, youth empowerment and resilience
  • Understanding of Human Rights-Based Approach to development
  • Programme management skills
  • Experience of Programme review, monitoring and evaluation
  • People management skills and a team player
  • Monitoring and evaluation experience
  • Budgeting and financial planning and management skills
  • Proposal development and fund raising experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Networking and stakeholder management skills including partnership management
Eligible Regions: Bangladesh

Application Process

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2021

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