Senior Program Officer - The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation (TAF) is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. TAF invites applications from eligible candidates for the above post in the project named "Community-Driven Approach to Promoting Religious Equality and Access to Justice" in Bangladesh. The goal of this project is to support equal protection for religious minorities in Bangladesh by reducing inter-communal tensions and inequalities among religious communities. The position will be a crucial part of the program management team, reporting to the Director, Program at the Dhaka office. This position requires frequent field visits to the Rangpur field office.

Position Title: Senior Program Officer

Number of Position: 01

Duration of contract: 1 year, renewable

Duty Station: Country office-Dhaka, Bangladesh

Reporting to: Director, Program

Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the Program Director of the above-mentioned Project, the position holder will support the implementation and monitoring of activities at a field level.

The main duties include;

• Provide support in project management and activity implementation, coordinating the TAF's field office with the activities of local partners, financial and administrative oversight, reporting, and project monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide support to the program team in compiling reports (bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly), indicator-based reporting, and analysis of trends and achievements in time in compliance with donor requirements.
• Collect information from local partners and ensure that data and information are correct and accurate.
• Keep track of all activity developments in order to prepare appropriate reports, briefings, background notes, and other documentation as required by the project.
• Organize dialogues, meetings, workshops, seminars, and other outreach programs with key stakeholders, as well as facilitate training on various programs on a timely basis.
• Consolidate and analyze data on program implementation and indicators (e.g. threat monitoring database) to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports.
• Review partners' monthly narrative and financial reports and share feedback.
• Archive TAF's and partner's relevant documents including reports, work plans, minutes, guidance notes, photos, videos, etc. in SharePoint.
• Organize regular field visits for project monitoring and feedback.
• Perform any other responsibilities/duties assigned by the Program Director or the program team.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Good organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as needed.
• Creative and analytical thinking ability, multitasking, team spirit, and the attitude to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Desire to take full ownership of assigned projects and can work independently.
• Possesses a sense of urgency; is self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Good verbal presentation, group dynamics, and facilitation skills.
• Proactive approach to resolving problems and issues.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, Development Study, Journalism, or other social science disciplines.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in program management, program/project development, and knowledge-management-related work in the development sector.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of various editing software and platforms
• Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience managing programmatic and financial reporting requirements.

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (not more than 1 page) detailing your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected], mentioning the title of the position in the subject line. We thank all applicants; however, only those making the shortlist will be contacted.

The Asia Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Deadline: November 20, 2022, @ 5pm Bangladesh Standard Time.