ENHANCING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AMONG COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS IN BANGLADESH (in 5th DIPECHO Action Plan) is a 15 –month project working to strengthen local communities and institutions to better prepared against risk and respond to cyclone, earthquake and flood.

The project is being funded by the European Commission (EC), implemented by ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB). In this project, the following position is available to deserving candidate for immediate appointment. Position is based at the ActionAid Bangladesh office in Dhaka.

Program Officer - DIPECHO V

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partnership management with the partner organization.
2. Continuous monitoring of the project activities; Carrying out monthly field visits to partners and communities.
3. Compile monthly and quarterly updates for submission (and/or whenever is necessary) to Project Manager
4. Act as the contact/ focal point with partner organization.
5. Work closely with the communication officer who will provide support in communication, visibility and promotional issues.
6. Work with the finance officer who will provide support in monitoring the financial aspects of the project.
7. Keeping liaison with relevant stakeholders.
8. Ensure the quality of the project goal.

Qualification: Bachelors/University degree in any subject of social science, Development Studies, Urban and Regional planning.

Experience: At least three years relevant (Disaster Risk Reduction) experience. Experience in partnership management. Experience in Project monitoring and supervision. Competency in MS word and MS Excel

If you meet the above criteria, please apply with an updated CV along with a contract address of two referees on or before 7th July 2009 to:

The HR Department, ActionAid Bangladesh
PO Box # 6107, Gulshan Post Office, Dhaka 1212
Applicants having e-mail access could provide a soft copy of their CV to aab.jobs@actionaid.org
[Any personal persuasion/phone call will result in disqualification of the candidature]