Job Context:

Marie Stopes Bangladesh is affiliated with Marie Stopes International (MSI). MSI delivers quality family planning and reproductive health care to millions of the world`s poorest and most vulnerable women in 37 countries. Marie Stopes Bangladesh delivers family planning, safe MR and sexual health services fulfilling the mission of children by choice, not by chance in Bangladesh.

MSB is looking for a Program Officer, Building Economic Resilience of Community Women Due to COVID project to implement the project activities in the project area (Patuakhali & Barguna districts) to ensure the achievement of the project goal and targeted deliverables. The position is on contract basis till 31st December 2021. It will be based in Project office, Barguna Sadar.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist project team members in implementing their responsibilities in the field of 35 unions of Patuakhali, Barguna and responsible for achieving the project activities at the field level.
2. Be responsible for supporting and contributing in overall management and operation of Building Economic Resilience of Community Women to Amphan/Covid Project in Patuakhali and Barguna District;
3. Assist in organizing meeting, training, workshop and visits for project staff under continuous capacity building initiatives;
4. Conduct, facilitate and organize meeting, training programs for the Community Group Members, GoB Officials, NGO Representatives and other relevant Stakeholders in the project areas;
5. Analyze and monitor the performance of the respective project areas and provide necessary feedback for further improvement;
6. Assist team members in the respective project areas and coordinate with Programme Manager of the project
7. Maintain liaison with district level press and electronic media to publish appropriate coverage on the project initiatives;
8. Disseminate BCC materials among the district and local level community, GoB and other stake holders related to the project;
9. Assist Programme Manager to prepare and analyze different types of reports for further improvement;
10. Regular update and communication based on the financial and programmatic part of the assigned issues.

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements: Master’s in Social welfare, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements: At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements:

1. The incumbent should have 05 years experiences in relevant job area.
2. Candidate should have experience on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues (i.e Family Planning Methods, Menstrual Regulation/MRM, etc).
3. S/he should have working experience in team management in field level and liaison with Govt., NGOs and other stakeholders. Also able to work with grass-root level community people and local government bodies.
4. Capable to deliver work with meeting deadline, computer proficiency, able to make formal/informal presentation and conduct meeting, workshop etc.

Job Location: Barguna

Salary: Competitive salary & benefit packages will be offered for deserving candidate as per policy.

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2021

How to apply:

Apply online: Apply through Bdjobs.com Online, OR

Send hard-copy: If you are passionate about making a difference in society, please download the Application Form {https://mariestopes.org.bd/join-our-team/} and send your application, addressing to the General Manager, HR & Administration, Marie Stopes Bangladesh, House # 6/2, Block # F, Lalmatia Housing Estate, Dhaka – 1207 by March 31, 2021.

Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSB) is an equal opportunity employer and don`t accept any form of influence for recruitment. MSB does not tolerate child abuse in any form by anyone who works for or is associate with the organisation in any capacity.