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Emergency programme officer, Bangladesh

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.

We are looking for an Emergency Programme Officer for our Bangladesh country programme. This position involves supporting Christian Aid’s response to humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh. The post holder would be required to support partner organisations to implement rapid, effective and principled responses to emergencies that align with Christian Aid’s country strategy. In addition, the person will work on larger advocacy issues related to emergencies and disaster reduction and on social inclusion mainstreaming in disaster management.

Candidates need to have a degree in a development-related discipline, with substantial programme management experience in the areas of emergency response, disaster risk reduction and knowledge on climate change adaptation with focus on documentation, research, networking and advocacy. Other essentials are excellent writing skills in English, as well as IT skills and ability to communicate effectively in English and Bangla. This is an open-ended contract.

Candidates who have already applied are requested to reapply as, due to some technical problems, we have not received all applications.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Innovation and creativity

Please provide an example when you facilitated a prompt decision to be made in order to accomplish the task more efficiently and quickly.

What was the situation?
What role did you play?
What difference did the decision make?

Effectiveness and accountability

Describe a project you supervised that required your setting goals, timelines and expected results.

What was the project?
What project goals and deliverable did you recommend?
What steps did you take to ensure your goals, timelines and deliverables were realistic?
How did you ensure that the proper quality of work was maintained?

Team work

Please tell us about an occasion where you had to quickly build meaningful relationships with a new team that you were part of.

Resilience

Describe how you dealt with an unusual heavy workload in the past.

Why did you have such an unusual workload?
What work did you have to do?
How was your work prioritized?
How did you ensure that the work was completed on time?

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards including generous holidays, PF, Medical reimbursement, Health insurance and gratuity as per law, and flexibility that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Download the role profile (28 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: drecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
Bangladesh Country Office
10/17 Iqbal Road (4th floor)
Mohammadpur
Dhaka 1207

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 17/18 October 2011 please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Job reference: CABD/2011/1001

Closing date: Sunday 16 October 2011

Interview date: Week commencing 17 October 2011

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially encourage women candidates to apply.