Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 12 Jan 2019
Background
Since 1978, several waves of Rohingya people have crossed the border from Myanmar, seeking protection in Bangladesh. In 2017, unprecedented numbers of new arrivals joined the refugees already in Cox’s Bazar, bringing the total number of Rohingya in Bangladesh to nearly one million (UNHCR, Bangladesh Refugee Emergency Population Fact Sheet as of 14th June 2018, 2018). Since August 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya refugees have fled large-scale, systematic violence and human rights abuses in Northern Rakhine State, Myanmar, and settled in makeshift camps in the Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Approximately 55% of this new influx are children, thus placing children at the forefront of the emergency response (Ibid).
ROLE PURPOSE:
The purpose of this role is to provide technical advice and support to shelter and infrastructure programming as part of Save the Children’s response Rohingya Response, based in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
The Shelter Adviser will work closely with the Shelter Programme Manager, and will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement. The post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing country programme staff.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
* Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
* Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
* Education to MA/MSc/MEng or equiv in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural engineering, construction, or another relevant subject, or equivalent field experience
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Word Package and other computer packages.
* Strong understanding of public health issues in emergency shelter or settlements, with attention to specific needs of women and children.
* Sound knowledge of transitional shelter and settlements programme options including technical design, construction management, host family support, collective centres and camps
* Previous demonstrable experience in running NFI and/or Cash distribution programmes
* Previous experience of managing a team
* Previous experience of project management
* Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
* Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
* Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
* Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
* Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
* Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* A high level of written and spoken English
* The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
* Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
* Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
* Experience in WASH or Health programmes
* Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects
* Specific experience of working in consortia projects.
The Organisation
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.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
Due to the nature of this project we encourage only women candidates to apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply:
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ay5rbnVkc29uLjkzNjMyLjM4MzBAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t