Bangladesh: Technical Unit Coordinator- BANGLADESH H/F

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JOB CONTEXT:

Bangladesh stands as one amidst the less privileged states in South Asia with one of the highest density of population in the world (160 million) along with a fragile economy and governance. In fact, most of the territory is a disaster prone area (regular floods and storms),the resources and infrastructure happen to be poorly managed, the number of workers exceeds by far the number of job opportunities and the democratically elected government faces challenges in fighting corruption and inflation. So far, the country’s population is mainly Muslim (88% of the population) and in minority Hindu (10%) and Buddhist/Christian (less than 1% each). Security has proven to be an issue during the political turmoil surrounding the 2014 elections and the wave of violence against bloggers. Also “Hartals” (national strikes) may cause disruption in projects’ implementation and the Hill Tracts area (Myanmar border and Indian border) is forbidden to foreigners.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Handicap International (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. The organization presently employs a team of 50 national staff and 3 expatriate staff.

HI tackles:

• Access to quality rehabilitation services,
• Rights of people with disabilities,
• Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response,
• Support to refugees in a chronic emergency state,
• Inclusion of people with disabilities in development and society (livelihood, education, access to justice).

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, The Technical Unit Coordinator (TUC) is responsible for the technical quality of all the projects within the program, the technical staff capacity building as well as for mobilizing and enhancing local technical resources.

Your main responsibilities:

• Providing adequate technical guidance and support to ongoing projects

• Ensuring the technical capacity building and knowledge management

• Ensuring the Technical Unit (TU) staff management

• Participating in the mapping and enhancing of technical expertise and networks at all levels

• Ensuring the coordination and communication within the program (admin, log, etc…)

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Skills & experiences:

• University degree in disability, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, public health or any other relevant field

• 3 years overseas experience with an international organization in disability/development field

• At least 3 years of experience in development programs aimed at improving the life conditions of discriminated groups (preferably people with disabilities)

• At least 2 years of experience in senior level management positions

• Strong experience in leading, managing and building the capacities of a multi-disciplinary team

• Strong experience in dealing in dealing with multiple stakeholders

  Personal qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical, planning, organizing and task prioritization skills.

• Insight towards the social, cultural and political context of the position

  REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written) including the capacity to write/ review project proposals and reports

  JOB ENVIRONMENT:

  Bangladesh remains a medium-risk area, security rules are to be strictly followed both in work and private life (last update: November 2015)

  The position is based in Dhaka, the climate is subtropical/tropical with low altitude. Dhaka offers a correct range of recreational and leisure activities (shopping malls, restaurants, coffee shops, international clubs) and hosts a large expatriate community. The office and expatriate housing is located within the diplomatic area in Gulshan. Night life options are limited outside of authorized international clubs while public transport options are not accessible to expatriates.

  EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  Salary: 2153-2573 € gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference:

By this link:

https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1402&idpartenaire=136

Or by our website:

www.handicap-international.fr

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