Officer - CCA | Save the Children 

Save the Children invites applications for the Officer – CCA. they are looking for energetic and promising person for immediate appointment on a contractual basis and invites applications from Bangladeshi Nationals. They are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion and diversifying the staff to better represent the communities. It serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Overview

Contract Type: Contractual 

Job Location: Feni/Laksham/ Mirersarai/Feni

No. of Vacancies: 01

Application deadline: July 05, 2024

Duties 

• SC in Bangladesh has been awarded funding from Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) for implementing 'People’s Adaptation Plans for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities' Project for 1 year.

• This project will engage 03 Project Officer - CCA (in Feni, Laksham and Mirersarai) to ensure the successful implementation of this project and quality result of the agreed deliverables.

• The Project Officer - CCA position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the implementing partner teams for the effective implementation of planned activities at field level under the project.

• He/she will guide the implementing partners to identify appropriate interventions and implementation methodologies for the project and assist the Coordinator - Implementation and monitor project activities in the efficient programme delivery to the target communities.

• The Project Officer - CCA will collaborate with local CBOs, local government and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the project.

• The position will require to have working knowledge on climate smart cities and community-based planning process.

Requirements

Education Requirement 

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, preferably in Development Studies/Climate Change /English or relevant discipline.

Experience

• At least 4 years of work experience on community resilience programme.

• Proven experience of working with implementing partners and government stakeholders is essential.

• Significant experience of community and youth engagement in resilience components is required.

• Capacity to coordinate and collaborate effectively with national government counterparts and local government bodies.

• Experience with SC resilience programme will be preferred.

• Sound knowledge on Bangladesh climate change in urban context, community engagement tools, and resilience programme context of Bangladesh.

Additional Requirements 

• Excellent skills in program planning, coordinating, representing, partnership management and staff management.
• Appropriate computer proficiency in MS office specially in excel and power point.

Organization Massage 

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to apply

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/7848

Application deadline: July 05, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
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