Disaster Risk Reduction - Manager

Compensation: BDT 17,23,486/- to BDT 21,54,358/- gross per annum + medical reimbursement, provident fund, gratuity and medical insurance.

Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Contract Status: Fixed Term (8) Months

Closing date: 18^th March 2018

About us

More than half the world lives in poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.

Christian Aid is working with its partners in Bangladesh to achieve its goal of ending poverty. We are committed to expose the scandal of poverty and to help in practical ways through our programme, partnerships, campaign and advocacy to root it out from the world. We work with our partners to challenge and change the system that favours the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalized. Christian Aid (CA) has been working in Bangladesh since 1972. We are recognized for our work on emergency response programme, climate change, disaster risk management, gender equality and human rights issues. Our emergency programmes promote access to just and equitable resources and support the creation of resilient and thriving livelihoods for disaster and crisis affected communities. This role is for ensuring emergency support to the Rohingya as part of Christian Aid’s emergency programme.

About the role

The post holder will be responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid’s DRR work in Rohingya Response. The role will contribute to the development of Christian Aid’s DRR strategy for the response. Will be responsible to contribute to the representation of Christian Aid. To engage with and promote communications and fundraising, including institutional donors. Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures including reporting requirements. Ensure significant grant proposals are derived based on strong planning and evaluation procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems.

About you

You will have atleast 10 years of experience in Humanitarian sector including DRR with a degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, experience and practice of humanitarian values and principles and be able to motivate others to achieve results in complex situations without much supervision. You should have excellent understanding of the phases of humanitarian response including preparedness and contingency, Disaster Risk Reduction, response and recovery.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e SC, ST, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates to apply.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a competitive holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Due to limited resources and high volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 10^th April 2018, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

To apply for this post please logon to: CHRISTIAN AID JOBS and submit your updated resume and statement of interest clearly explaining your suitability and interest in the role**.** For queries related to the role and online applications please contact us on: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org