Job Title: Program Support Officer, Bangladesh
Annual Salary: BDT 519,504 plus benefits like PF, Medical, Gratuity and Insurance
Contract: Fixed term contract for 24 months
Based: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Closing date: Saturday 10th August 2013 (before 5 pm)
Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
We are looking for a Programme support officer for our Bangladesh country programme. This is a full time position within Christian Aid to assist those responsible for managing and supporting Christian Aid partnerships and programmes and to support the effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners working on the programme. Also to contribute towards the smooth administration of the programme, working mainly within the Country office team but possibly having frequent contact with external partners and other stakeholders in the course of their work, whilst supporting communications, fundraising, reporting including from institutional donors also providing administrative support for office management.
You will need to have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies, and a proven ability to manage a wide range of issues and grant disbursement.
Essential qualification, experience and skills for this position are university degree in Management or equivalent qualification; excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; fluency in written and spoken Bangla; good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to be flexible in demanding circumstances; experience in office management; Experience on working with Disaster Risk Reduction, Community resilient building, Livelihoods context will be an advantage.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Innovation and creativityPlease describe a time when you were asked to do something differently, or use a unique approach to help achieve an objective.
TeamworkWhile working with a team, have you ever volunteered to take on additional tasks in order to support the group's efforts?
Communication and interactionSharing information is often crucial to success at work. Tell us about a time when your listening and speaking skills proved to be especially critical in ensuring that an objective was met.
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Attention to detail
Tell us about a situation where you identified inconsistencies or discrepancies that indicated problems with the quality of work.
You will require current and valid permission to work in the country.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation, so you can expect a range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
To apply for this post, please go to http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs/index.aspx and download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: dhakarecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have not been contacted by 15th August 2013 please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have not been contacted by 15th August 2013 please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Job reference: BD/2013/0409
Closing date: Saturday 10th August 2013 - 5 pm
Interview date: Week starting 18th August 2013
Closing date: Saturday 10th August 2013 - 5 pm
Interview date: Week starting 18th August 2013
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e. Dalit, Religious minorities and Indigenous people. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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