Share-Net International is pleased to share an open call for proposals for the Mid-Term Review of the five-year strategic plan (2018-2022).

Background

Share-Net International (SNI) is the knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). SNI is a membership network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), researchers, policymakers, implementers, young people, advocates, students, the media and companies operating in the SRHR field. SNI currently have hubs in 7 countries who refer to themselves as Share-Net: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and the Netherlands. At SNI, we focus on strengthening the role that knowledge can play in developing evidence-based policies and practices and ensuring that resources are used strategically and to maximum effect. Each hub has a local secretariat and a steering committee that provides strategic guidance to the secretariat. The overall platform SNI is guided by a board representing the members and all hubs. SNI and the hubs bring together its members through different activities, which include but are not limited to: Communities of Practice, a bi-annual Co-Creation Conference, grants-making structure, the Share-Net International Rapid Improvement Model (SHIRIM), thematic events, capacity-building for young researchers, etc.

Request for a Midterm Review of Share-Net International

Share-Net International works under the 2018-2022 five year strategic plan and embarked on a new five year partnership with the Dutch MoFA since the start of 2020. In order to take stock of the progress to date and to provide input into a new strategic plan (2023-2027), SNI requests the services of an independent evaluation team to conduct a midterm review. This Terms of Reference sets out the scope of the midterm review and contains all the information to develop a proposal.

Objectives of the Midterm Review

The objectives of the midterm review are to:

1. Assess how SNI has been relevant, effective, efficient, coherent and sustainable in serving the global SRHR community through the global knowledge platform on SRHR
2. Facilitate a reflection among SNI staff on the what is working well and what can be done differently in the coming years (2022-2024) to serve the needs of the Share-Net members best.
3. Provide succinct and validated recommendations to SNI that can be used to modify and improve strategies.

The findings of the midterm review will be used as input for the new strategic plan (2023-2027).

More Information and ToR

Please read our extended Terms of Reference (ToR) document (download the PDF clicking the button below) for more details about the assignment, its scope, evaluation criteria and key questions, deliverables, timelines, and our selection criteria and offer. Download the Terms of Reference (ToR)

Application Process and Further Information

To apply, go to this link and please register your interest for the role via the ‘Apply’ button at the top right-hand side of the screen, before the 31^st of October 2021, end of day. The interviews of the top 3 candidates will take place in the second week of November. For any questions related to these Terms of Reference and to request the Theory of Change, M&E framework, overview of the consultation among Share-Net staff on key evaluation questions, please reach out to Francine Egberts via f.egberts@kit.nl. Source: Share-Net International Digital Platform

USAID Bangladesh and the United States Forest Service International Program (USFS) /IP entered into an inter-agency partnership with USAID Bangladesh to implement the Community Partnerships to Strengthen Sustainable Development (Compass) program. The Compass Program is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to be the full-time ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II will ensure effective integration of gender considerations into different activities of the component of the Compass program, training design and delivery, MEL and Communication strategies, annual work plans, and all other activities. S/He will lead the development and implementation of a gender strategy for the program. Activities that will be undertaken include: Partner’s capacity assessment, capacity building of staff and partner on gender equity and equality, gender analysis, assist implementing partners to develop joint gender policy, integration of gender equity into program intervention strategies, etc.

Job description

The ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ will support the program with duties and responsibilities including, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance, Gender Analysis and Advocacy in the Program Management (60%)
• Training Programs and Process Improvement (30%)
• Others (10%)

Educational and Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline. Preferred: Master or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in development field and at least 2-3 years of experience in partnership and/or gender-related programming.
• Prior experience of working with USAID or USG programs/projects is highly preferred.
• Practical experience in establishing partnership with NGOs, their capacity building and monitoring of partners activities.
• Experience working with youth, rural communities, Government of Bangladesh partners, and academic institutions.

Skills/Competencies

• Project or program management experience.
• Excellent skills in coaching and mentoring on gender topic, including planning and facilitating training and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal communication.
• Ability to develop strong networks within the youth development, forestry, and natural resources sectors in Bangladesh.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and delivery tools.
• Initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to juggle multiple tasks independently.
• Must have proven teamwork capacity with a demonstrated track record of working with diverse team
• Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other means of learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Demonstrated experience of working with a multi-cultural team.
• High proficiency in relevant computer applications e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS- PowerPoint, and basic skills on internet, photography, photoshop/illustrator are required.
• Strong leadership skills and able to work independently with minimum supervision or guidance.
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work/ task.
• Knowledge on documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.
• Ability and interest in learning new tools to make evidence-based operational decisions.
• Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive.
• Willingness to work in remote rural sites of Bangladesh.

Language

The incumbent must be proficient in spoken and written English at Level IV (fluent) and must likewise be fully fluent in spoken and written Bangla. English language skill will be tested.

Benefits and Allowances

The benefits and allowances for this position would be in line with Compass policy and guidelines, commensurate with the experience, qualification and previous track-record of the successful applicant.

Deadline

October 9th, 2021 (Bangladesh time 11:59 PM)

How to apply

Learn more details and apply for this position via the link: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/usforest/usforest28.htm  

Job Responsibilities

• Intersectional gender analysis is applied throughout the programme and project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Lead gender mainstreaming into all programmes and projects
• Track the progress of gender mainstreaming plan and process
• Strengthening the capacity of Oxfam staff and partners on gender mainstreaming, and gender transformative programming

Educational Requirements

• Postgraduate in sociology, human rights, gender/ women's studies, or other closely related subjects in social sciences.

Additional Requirements

• Works corporately across the programme team from a technical aspect and with systems team limited to project management
• Will manage a limited budget or significant processes, relationships or subordinates
• Is required to collate information from a wide range of sources with agility and innovation
• Will resolve diverse problems with impact in defined area
• Manages problems of which some may be unprecedented whilst others may have occurred previously, and some of which may be complex
• This role has moderate internal and external impact
• Demonstrated practical and relevant expertise in intersectional gender analysis and experience with trainings on gender equality
• Demonstrated practical and relevant expertise in gender mainstreaming for programme/projects planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Understanding of international frameworks and national policies and practices related to gender equality and women's empowerment in Bangladesh
• Demonstrated expertise in quality reporting and written communications including process documentation and other communications materials
• Writing and speaking ability with academic rigor and simplicity for a wide range of audience in English and Bengali
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office 365 and PeopleSoft systems
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches
• Experience of partnership-based work
• Experience of fund raising
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women's rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to undertake Oxfam's safeguarding training and adherence of relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights in design, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance according to the expected outcomes, goals and objectives of the programme.
• Analysing information and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies, and identify challenges and recommend practical solutions on the design and implementation of interventions.
• Generating reports to support management in decision-making and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
• Oversee and guide capturing gender equality knowledge and collect and promote good practices and lessons learned from BRAC's interventions for gender equality and policy changes.
• Coordinate, develop and maintain key professional networks, relationships with partners, national and international. agencies, civil society organisations/ women's organisations and media to ensure gender is integrated in wider initiatives, and to promote the partners' participation in coordination systems at the local level.
• Coordinate and assist to develop overall nationwide PVAW initiatives. Support, coordinate and provide technical assistance to Case Manager's for the implementation of field level initiatives and responding any emergency GBV issues.
• Provide assistance for budget preparation, and review of budget expenditure and ensure efficient budget management in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with local BRAC staffs, MF management and other programme staffs in the project field area for effective implementation of the project.
• Ensure that issues of GBV are explored in sensitive ways, and that services and follow-up are provided in keeping with BRAC's guidelines.
• Support and develop mechanism to track and ensure the prevention of gender-based violence within and outside the organisation.
• Assist and contribute to seniors to design and develop operational guideline, module, messages, programme implementation guideline, prepare concept note, TOR, MOU for partnership.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements

Masters in Social Science in Economics/ sociology/ Anthropology/ Women & Gender Studies/ Development Studies or any other relevant discipline from any recognised university with minimum second class/ division or equivalent GPA/ CGPA 2.50 in all academic examinations.

Additional Requirements

• Participation in special event facilitated by PVAWI.
• Communicate with respective DBRs for ensuring participation and supports from GOB.
• Good understanding of the conceptual issues of Gender and Women empowerment.
• Demonstrated management skills in a team-oriented environment, problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

Salary

• Negotiable
• Compensation and Other Benefits- Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and life Insurance and others as per policy

How to apply

Apply online via https://jobs.bdjobs.com/jobdetails.asp?id=986846&ln=1&JobKeyword=gender

Deadline: 8th Sep 2021

Source: BDJobs

Job Context

RHSTEP is the implementing partner of Ipas Bangladesh in a project funded by Global Affairs Canada through Health Bridge Foundation in Canada titled 'Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka' (ISRHR) to improve availability and access of quality SRHR services particularly family planning, MR and Post-abortion care (PAC) services for poor and ultra-poor women and adolescents living urban areas of greater Dhaka. The project will also work to reduce SGBV by creating awareness among city dwellers. To ensure uninterrupted SRHR services during any public health emergency including COVID-19 pandemic, the project will also work for emergency preparedness and responses. The five-year project will be implemented from now till March 2026 in collaborate with city corporations` health authorities and their health programs, DGFP and DGHS, BGMEA and other stakeholders and partners.

Job Role

Project Manager for ISRHR project of RHSTEP is mainly responsible for ensuring the execution of capacity building and skill retention activities for the health service providers maintaining the standards, protocols and guidelines in SRHR components in project areas 30 UPHCDP and 9 Referral centers (DMCH, SSMCH, OGSB Hospital, MFSTC, MCHTI, Nagar Shastha Kendra etc.) S/he will also ensure service quality improvement and local resource generation by engaging quality improvement and facility management committees including local government bodies. This position will be based at Ipas Bangladesh office at Dhaka and will jointly work with ISRHR Project Manager of Ipas Bangladesh. Project Manager of RHSTEP will be supervised by the Deputy Executive Director of RHSTEP.

Job Responsibilities

• As the Team Leader, overall management of "Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka" Project of RHSTEP, will ensure planning, implementation, monitoring (including budget control) & evaluation, and facilitative supervision;
• Ensure implementation of the project as per work plan and budget allocation for proper utilization of budget;
• Develop project staff development plan and ensure capacity Building and performance monitoring of ISRHR staff; provide guidance and mentoring support to them;
• Ability to analyze data/information, Monitors project performance against the project requirements.
• Supports the management of project financial performance targets, leads project financial forecasting and reviews, and analyzes and troubleshoots financial issues. Provides budgetary, operational, and financial management support to project team members.
• Participate in all partners and other stakeholder's meetings as and when necessary. Networking with partner organizations, relevant government counterparts, NGOs, BGMEA, Garments Authorities & service providers and other stakeholders;
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual work plan;
• Timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual program reports along with financial reports, case study and other necessary documents;
• Responsible for budget tracking and Project monitoring through site and facility visits and take prompt, necessary actions to solve problem and overcome challenges;
• Perform other project related responsibilities assigned by the management.
• Reporting to: Project Manager, ISRHR project Ipas Bangladesh and RHSTEP management

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS).
• MBBS/ equivalent and master's in public health/business administration/public administration/ Population Science/international development/social sciences.

Experience Requirements

• 8 to 10 year(s)
• Experience in government and public health systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in reproductive health and/ maternal health including family planning.

Additional Requirements

• Only females are allowed to apply.
• Substantial program management experience in reproductive health especially on Menstrual Regulation, Post abortion Care including Family Planning.
• Experience in Training on Menstrual Regulation, Post abortion Care and Family Planning.
• Familiarity with effective financial and budgetary control and experience of managing grants, contracts & sub agreements.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within a complex and matrix organization structure and with time pressure.
• Fluency in English and Bangla and ability to travel in the field up to 50%.

Salary and Other Benefits

• 90,000/- (Consolidated)
• T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

How to Apply Apply online via: https://jobs.bdjobs.com/jobdetails.asp?id=985620&ln=1&JobKeyword=srhr *Photograph must be enclosed with the resume. Source: BDJobs

Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Senior Response officer, Adolescent girl's officer and Outreach Officer provide technical support and supervision to the Adolescent and Reproductive Health service care activities within health facilities ensuring quality AAB programming
• Supervise Basic reproductive health services in the impact areas, while working with health and Sr. Response Officer staff in the SSWG
• Maintain and provide all health facilities by reproductive health documents related to standards, practices and policies.
• Support Case worker, PSS officer, Senior response Officer in the provision of prenatal care, delivery care, postnatal care, and essential new-born care services at primary health facilities.
• Work with the community mobilization team and volunteers to conduct community education to increase awareness among both men and women on reproductive health issues including prevention GBV and SGBV, Reproductive health, Sexual Reproductive health awareness pregnancy care, safe deliveries assisted by skilled providers at health facilities, and recognition of danger signs during pregnancy and delivery.
• Support to organize all kinds of trainings SRH, prenatal care, post-natal care (PNC), delivery care, family planning and health education
• Support the coordination of surveys, assessments, Data and information collection.
• Assist to Referral system for basic and comprehensive Reproductive Health support services
• Support to provide health education materials including IEC materials, awareness session with women and adolescent.
• Maintain and provide all health facilities by reproductive health documents related to standards, practices and policies.
• Assist to SSWG and field teams on RH activities to promoting protection rights, participation, capacity building SRH issue management.
• Keep accurate regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records of the overall RH, SRH activities in camp level.
• Contribute to development of regular activity reports and assist with the development and drafting of project proposals.
• Work in health facility to provide RH services as needed.

Job Context:

Tetra Tech is seeking a Youth, Gender, and Social Inclusion Specialist for the USAID/Bangladesh`s new energy activity, Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE). The activity will improve energy security and resilience in Bangladesh by improving access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems, and promoting transparent and efficient energy markets. The activity will advance private sector investment, promote policy and regulatory environments favorable to the sector and investors, support entrepreneurs developing and distributing energy technologies, and convene platforms to share best practices in the management of the energy sector. Altogether, through June 2026, BADGE will support Bangladesh`s transformation to a developed, decarbonized, and inclusive energy sector. This position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Interested candidates must be eligible to work in Bangladesh. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the project's gender and youth integration strategies and serve as primary point of contact with the client on these topics.
• Design the project's efforts to integrate gender equality and youth empowerment interventions into all technical tasks, through design of appropriate activities and capacity-building efforts.
• Oversee the design and implementation of project's gender and youth internship programs, for gender/youth development and social integration.
• Provide recommendations on practical approaches to attract more women into the energy sector.
• Work collaboratively with an international gender consultant on developing and implementing a Gender Action Plan.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation by mainstreaming gender into project activities and project management tools, including tracking of gender equality results and gender-sensitive analysis of data collected.
• Provide inputs on all weekly, quarterly, annual USAID reports, ad-hoc communications or client requests dealing with youth and gender issues.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in any discipline
• Bachelor`s Degree in Political Science, Economics, Business, Sociology, Anthropology or related social science/humanities discipline

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Gender, Gender Equality Interventions

Additional Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience in designing, implementing and/or on advising gender equality interventions for utilities, and government bodies
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, both independently and as a team member interacting with staff members and client representatives at all levels
• Strong organization, communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills) with strong oral and written presentation skills
• Valued but not required KSA`s:
• Prior experience with the Government of Bangladesh and private sector organizations
• Experience working in the energy sector in the Bangladesh
• Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Application Deadline : 18 August 2021 (Wednesday)

Apply Procedure:

Apply via https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/youth-gender-and-social-inclusion-specialist-bangladesh-22128?et=ev3qFx77 or, Apply online via BDjobs.com Source: BDjobs

Association for Realisation of Basic Needs (ARBAN) has a job re-opening for a 'Consultant- Podcast Content Developer' for its project “Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast” funded by Share-Net International. The project 'Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast' aims to produce a knowledge product to investigate and test new and innovative approaches in SRHR and identify unheard perspectives; moreover, it will empower girls and boys (from 16 to 25 years old) to take decisions on their sexual and reproductive health which create value in their lives. For this project, ARBAN will work in Baunya-Badh with a network of 2000 girls and boys (16-25 years old) virtually connected through the mobile-application Jukta Hoe Mukta and members of an ARBAN-run adolescent club, to develop a podcast of 10 episodes around SRHR issues. The content of the podcast will be identified and developed by the girls/boys engaged in the project, after conducting focus groups discussions and key informant interviews with different segments of the community where they live. Within the framework of this project, ARBAN is seeking for a Consultant/ Consultancy firm to support the target groups to select and curate the content of 10 podcast’s episode on SRHR issues, based on the findings and observations gathered by the girls/boys of Baunya-Badh in their communities.

Purpose of the consultancy:

To select and curate the content of 10 podcast’s episodes on SRHR, based on the findings and observations collected by the girls/boys in Baunya- Badh community.

Scope of work and specific tasks to be undertaken by the Consultant/Consultancy team/ firm:

The Consultant/Consultancy firm will be responsible for conducting, but not limited to, the following asks and activities:

• Project documents’ review to have a clear understanding of the intervention. Submit a feasible action plan with clear milestones and stick to it.
• Review the report of the qualitative findings gathered by the girls/boys engaged in the project on SRHR knowledge and issues for different groups in the community.
• Select the topic of each of the 10 episodes.
• Curate the content and produce 10 episodes’ scripts in Bangla. Each episode will be maximum 60 minutes of length.
• Share the scripts with ARBAN and the girls/boys of Baunya-Badh who will present the podcast, include their feedback, and finalize the scripts.
• Provide hands-on training to the girls/boys on how to develop the SRHR contents of a podcast.
• Provide handouts in Bangla to the target groups on how to develop the SRHR content of a podcast.
• At the end of the consultancy, submit a max 5-page final report of the assignment, specifying outcome, main challenges, and future recommendations.
• Across the tasks’ implementation, the Consultant/Consultancy firm will closely communicate and coordinate with ARBAN Project Coordinator.

Timeline: From 01/07/2021 to 30/09/2021 – approximately 30 man-days

Skills & experience:

The consultancy is open to national Consultants/Consultancy firms. The Consultant/Consultancy firm team leader (TL) shall possess the following skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or other fields related to the scope of the assignment and/or at least 5 years’ experience in working with
• SRHR issues with a specific focus on adolescent groups.
• Cutting-edge knowledge on the most burning SRHR issues for different groups of adolescents from low-income communities.
• Ability to write and create the contents in Bangla.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both in Bangla and English.
• Gender sensitivity and openness to work with youth from low-income communities in Dhaka urban slums.
• Applications from women are encouraged.

Selection criteria:

The Consultant/Consultancy firm will be selected based on the following technical criteria (50 marks).

• Relevance of the consultant/TL experience (17).
• Quality of the assignment (16).
• Value for money (17).

How to apply:

Click the button below to see the ToR (Terms of Reference) and the apply procedure: Download: ToR - Podcast Content Developer  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. In case you need further specification, please contact the abovementioned email address.

Application deadline: 4th August 2021.

 

Job Summary: The aim of this position is to design and plan activities required to maintain sound administration in Happy Homes with specific focuses on children. The position requires a clear understanding of the Child Protection Policy in-country aspect, knowledge of rights-based approach and ability to analyse social and legal aspect of violence against girls and children, and relevant existing laws and policies. She should be willing to work with disadvantaged children and must have a clear understanding of developing long-term programme strategy and management of residential childcare center and have sound skills in reporting and documentation. She must have networking and liaison capacity to build and maintain the relationship with relevant stakeholders, Happy Home Ambassadors, Donors, NGOs, INGOs, and organisations for the resource mobilization. The position should have good coordination skills and maintain clear communication between ActionAid Bangladesh and the Home Management team to ensure proper and timely support. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's in preferably social sciences, gender studies including others under social science arena or combination of significant humanitarian experience in a related area is equally considered. Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in programme/project management and design is essential (experience Child protection issue will add values) Salary: Monthly Gross Salary will be 45,998 /- with other admissible benefits such as festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, medical benefit, group life insurance etc. Apply Procedure: Click to view detail and Application Procedure: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/actionaid/actionaid666.htm Application Deadline: 10 Jul 2021 Source: BDjobs

Job Location: BRAC Head Office Job Responsibilities:

1. Interact with leaders throughout the organisation to assess Organisational Development needs and develops appropriate solutions for the programmes to support the BRAC Gender Strategy and drive gender responsive performance.
2. Lead to operationalize and follow-up to achieve the organisational Gender Strategic goal and target.
3. Lead and manage the capacity development plan for BRAC staff in promoting gender equality, VAWC, gender responsive work environment and disability inclusion.
4. Create and communicate a consistent gender organisational development strategy that enables a more proactive advisory approach for GJD.
5. Participate in the planning, development and implementation of the overall.
6. Organisational Development strategy with HRLD in related fields.
7. Facilitate Gender responsive institutional capacity, system & mechanism for increasing female staff and women's leadership in BRAC.
8. Oversee the development of gender sensitive training modules and materials for GJD; review publications and other IEC/BCC materials to ensure that they include gender sensitive information.
9. Create and manage the procurement and contracting process for additional vendor support in conjunction with OD work.
10. Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the capacity development programme.
11. Support M&E and KM teams to ensure OD result tracking of Gender responsive work environment actions and other OD actions.
12. Identify sources of information, identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to the capacity development programme.
13. Supervision, mentoring and coaching of team member for their growth and development.
14. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
15. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
16. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements: Masters in Social Science preferably Sociology/ Social work/ Gender studies/Psychology/ Social science and other relevant subjects from any recognised university with minimum second class/ division or equivalent GPA/ CGPA 2.50 in all academic examinations. Experience Requirements:

1. At least 10 years' of experience of working in gender and women empowerment issues with 5 years in training on gender in organisation development.
2. Excellence focusing on Gender and women empowerment or Organisational Psychology.
3. Good Understanding on organisation's goals and objectives.
4. Innovative thinker and builder to play a key role in delivering on BRAC's gender mission of creating a gender responsive culture that empowers employees.
5. Analytical and decision-making skills, group facilitation skills, innovative problem solving skills, consulting and influencing skills.
6. Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
7. Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, ability to manage relationships with both internal and external partners.
8. Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making; systems thinking skills.
9. Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (adult learning, mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.
10. Have knowledge on self-awareness, strategic and change management, presentation skills etc.

Salary: Negotiable Compensation & Other Benefits: Festival Bonus, Contributory Compulsory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and life Insurance and others as per policy. Source: BDjobs

ARBAN is looking for a Monitoring Officer (MO) for its project “Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast”, supported by Share-Net International. If you are excited about joining the team of “Cholo Kotha Boli- youth to youth podcast”, and use your creativity and ambition for innovation for taking the ARBAN network to the next level, check out this opportunity. Please click on the button below to download the official advertisement along with the Terms of Reference (ToR): Download: Advertisement ToR - Monitoring Officer, ARBAN, SNI project     Duration: 5 months (July- November’ 2021) Salary: Negotiable How to apply: The application procedure is mentioned in the given document above. Deadline for application: 15 July 2021 (Thursday)

Are you interested in learning about some of the latest advances in data analytics and data science, including automated methods? Are you excited about new opportunities to practice your data visualization skills? Would you like to make a direct contribution to state-of-the-art data science research that positively impacts public health? This is to invite you to participate in a University of Maryland (UMD) research study on visualization recommendation systems.

Scope of work:

We need people for an approximately hour-long interview-based study. You will complete a brainstorming exercise, generate a few visualizations for a provided dataset, evaluate recommended visualizations for that same dataset, and complete a survey regarding demographic information. You will receive $25 as a thank you for your participation, to be collected in the form of an Amazon Gift Card.

Eligibility:

To participate in the study, you must be at least 18 years of age, and have data analysis experience in the following domain: Public Health. Industry analyst experience, or research experience of at least 2 years would be sufficient. Participation in the study is completely voluntary.

How to apply?

Please complete the following sign-up form if you are interested in participating in this study.

Share:

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any other eligible individuals you think might be interested in participating.

Contact:

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Leilani Battle by email at leilani@cs.umd.edu or by phone at (301) 405-8412. Note that we cannot ensure the confidentiality of any information sent by e-mail. Principal Investigator: Leilani Battle, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Maryland, College Park http://www.cs.umd.edu/~leilani/

Regional Approach overview:

Share-Net International (SNI) is a knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It is a membership network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), researchers, policymakers, implementers, advocates, students, the media and companies operating in the SRHR field, working closely with a wide range of partners across the globe. During one of the strategic meetings in 2020, SNI and its four country hubs in Bangladesh, Burundi, Jordan and the Netherlands discussed the regional approach. The platform aims to implement the approach in the next four years with a common vision, in three phases. Share-Net Bangladesh has now been operational for 6 years. We have has a large network of 1425 individual members and 104 member organisations. For the regional approach, Share-Net Bangladesh is going to explore the South Asian region. With this assignment Share-Net Bangladesh is interested to explore collaboration in the region in terms of regional learning, knowledge sharing within the scope of SRHR on the basis of equality and mutual respect. The countries of interest are India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan who have very similar trends in SRHR indicators. Hence, Share-Net Bangladesh would like to work together in the region to fight these common and highly concerning issues.

Terms of Reference (ToR):

Download: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultant, Regional Approach  

Consultant Assignment:

For the first phase of the Regional Approach, Share-Net Bangladesh will appoint a Consultant. The Consultant will be responsible for an important assignment that includes situational and feasibility analysis to examine the role and added value of expansion of Share-Net in the region.

Qualification requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience of working with SRHR issues in Bangladesh.
• Experience of working within SRHR regional  network(s).
• At least having a Masters degree in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Population Science, Social Science, Anthropology, Public health or other relevant disciplines.
• Profound communication skills in English (verbally and written).
• Share-Net Bangladesh members are being encouraged to apply.

Timeline and Budget:

We are requesting to prepare a budget not more than 15 days of involvement. Budget should be inclusive of VAT and Tax.

Application deadline:

The deadline to submit proposals for this position is 15th June 2021 (Tuesday).

Swisscontact is inviting applications from development professionals, willing to serve as a Coordinator – Gender and LRDW (Labour Rights and Decent Work), to its enterprise and skills development programme, B-SkillFUL Phase II, in Bangladesh. The programme is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), represented by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh. After a successful completion of Phase I, B-SkillFUL Phase II commenced operations from September 2020 with the aim to improve productivity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and create better jobs in the furniture making, light engineering and leather goods manufacturing sectors across six districts in Bangladesh. The programme plays a catalytic role in initiating and anchoring a private sector led workforce development and enterprise modernisation process in Bangladesh. To support us in the programme activities, we are looking for a self-motivated Coordinator – Gender and LRDW for our Dhaka Office.

Job Context

• Employment start: As soon as possible
• Contract duration: Initial contract of one year with options to extend up to three years.
• Place of work: Dhaka Office of B-SkillFUL phase II programme, with regular visits to the programme`s field locations within the country.
• Reports to: Manager, MRM and KCM (Monitoring and Results Measurement. and Knowledge and Content Management).

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of programme interventions with the programme policy and strategies for gender and LRDW;
• Contribute to planning and budgeting of the gender and LRDW unit, in coordination with other component managers/ coordinators;
• Ensure timeliness and quality of implementation of interventions, carried out with the support of other component managers/ coordinators;
• Organise the planning and coordination of national level learning sharing events; showcase evidence of gender and LRDW mainstreaming results, innovations and best practices generated by the programme through electronic and print media;
• Coordinate the production and dissemination of programme learning and best practices documents; edit, rewrite, and consolidate studies, reports, publications and documents for both external and internal audiences to improve readability and overall quality;
• Develop high quality digital and print version of communication and knowledge products such as research briefs, factsheets, case studies, targeted studies, tracer studies on gender and LRDW in collaboration with the communications unit;
• Support in programme progress reporting to bring about the gender and LRDW lens; prepare technical reports, activity reports and others as per programme requirements; compile, analyse and interpret gender and LRDW data;
• Undertake/lead issue-based research as per programme mandate (targeted studies on gender, inclusion and LRDW);
• Prepare Terms of References (ToR), Request for Proposals (RfP) and Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) and other external documents for gender and LRDW consultants and programme implementation partners;
• Support procurement of services with selection of partners and issuance of contracts;
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of agreements (ToRs, MoUs, contracts, etc.) for gender and LRDW issues;
• Represent the programme on relevant events; and
• Perform any other duty(s) in line with the roles and responsibilities provided, as/when assigned by the Manager - MRM and KCM.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in Gender Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Anthropology, or any other relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 4 years of progressive professional experience in managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Gender and LRDW programme activities, preferably with INGO/NGOs in the enterprise development and/or skills training sectors.

Core Competencies and Additional Requirements:

• Results orientated and strong research and reporting skills;
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, decision making and problem solving skills;
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting;
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity (including sensitivity towards people with disability);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla; ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programmes (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative setting while also able to operate independently with limited to no supervision;
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure;
• Demonstrates curiosity to learn and acquire knowledge from vastly different sources;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Possesses leadership and management skills;
• Attentive to details and quality of work;
• Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values; and
• Must be willing and able to take part in field activities as/when needed, sometimes under short notice.

Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organisational culture: mutual respect, trust, and teamwork. Application Deadline: 14 Jun 2021

Job Responsibilities

1. Design and analyze sector specific Gender mainstreaming scope and priorities in BRAC programs/enterprises.
2. Provide guidance, advice and technical support on gender mainstreaming to BRAC programs/enterprises.
3. Develop gender equality tools, frameworks, checklists and indicators to strengthen gender mainstreaming technical support of GJD for BRAC programs/enterprises.
4. Facilitation and regular coordination with programme/enterprises management and team for effective collaboration.
5. Lead the process of dialogue and negotiation for establishing GI result tracking and progress reporting mechanism.
6. Lead and systematize the process for GI technical skill development of partner programme/enterprises.
7. Submit monthly reports on her/his activities related to gender programming in the field, consistent with the priorities established in the work plan.
8. Identify emerging gender-related issues and risks. Report on issues as they arise.
9. Effective budget preparation, periodic analysis and review of budget expenditure and ensure efficient budget management in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
10. Establish and strengthen Program/ enterprises ownership for achieving BRAC Gender goals through increased engagement of partner program.
11. Monitor implementation progress of the Gender Mainstreaming interventions and ensure technical and strategic input for effective field operation.
12. Coordination with KM, M&E, OD for gender integration result tracking, quality monitoring, knowledge capturing and progress reporting.
13. Provide technical advice, direction and support to Upazilla Managers to achieve impact on gender and women's empowerment.
14. Coordinate, develop and maintain key professional networks, relationships with partners, national agencies, civil society organisations/ women's organisations to ensure gender is integrated in wider initiatives, and to promote the partners' participation in coordination systems at the local level.
15. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
16. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
17. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so

Educational Requirements

MSS/ M.Sc preferably Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Public Health, Women & Gender Studies, Business Studies from any recognised university with minimum second class/ division or equivalent GPA/ CGPA 2.50 in all academic examinations.

How to Apply

Send your CV to resume@brac.net or to Email your CV from MY BDJOBS account.