VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is leading the British Government's fight against world poverty. DFID's Bangladesh Office, based in Dhaka, is seeking talented individuals with relevant experience and who are committed to DFID's values for the post below. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join one of the biggest Human Development teams in DFID, which encompasses education and health programmes.
DFID Bangladesh in Dhaka announces the following vacancy within its Human Development Team:
Deputy Programme Manager – at DFID Grade B2
This is a full-time position on local terms and conditions.
The Job Description and DFID Application Form can be obtained from the job vacancy posting at the following website:https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-bangladesh/about/recruitment
The completed DFID Application Form and CV should be emailed to AsiaHRHubRecruit@DFID.gov.uk with the subject header: Completed Application for B2 Deputy Programme Manager Position.
The application submission deadline is 5 August 2015, 23:59 BST. Only applications made on the DFID Bangladesh Application Form along with CV submitted in electronic copy will be considered.
DFID Bangladesh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, social background, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates selected for interview will be expected to participate in a half-day selection process that will involve a presentation, face to face interview, written test and group exercise.
Deputy Programme Manager
DFID Bangladesh
Job Description / Responsibility:
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is leading the British Government's fight against world poverty. DFID's Bangladesh Office, based in Dhaka, is seeking talented individuals with relevant experience and who are committed to DFID's values for the post below.
DFID Bangladesh in Dhaka announces the following vacancy within its Human Development Team: Deputy Programme Manager – at DFID Grade B2. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join one of the biggest Human Development teams in DFID, which encompasses education and health programmes.
To undertake Project Officer responsibilities for specific projects and programmes (currently Developing Midwifery Project and icddr,b Research Project), ensuring that all relevant project management tasks are consistent with DFID’s rules requirements and other aspects of corporate compliances.
To act as the Finance Officer for the health team, ensuring team’s forecasts are up to date and financial disbursements are made on time.
To act as the “ARIES Inputter” for health projects and programmes, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all forecasts, budgets and other financial information loaded on to the internal DFID information management system (ARIES).
To undertake cross-office tasks and make a positive contribution to the effective operation of DFID Bangladesh.
Job Nature:
This is a permanent contract on local terms and conditions, expected to start in late September - early October 2015.
Educational Requirements:
University degree - Masters in Business Administration or Development Studies is preferable.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years work experience including some work in development or public health.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Good knowledge of computer systems.
Ability to develop effective working relationship with partners and team members.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to operate independently without close supervision.
Flexibility and ability to adjust priorities to meet changing demands.
Aptitude to rapidly become familiar with DFID internal systems and processes.
Job Location:
Dhaka
Salary Range:
The salary range for B2 level is BDT 63,023 – 146,644 per month.
Other Benefits:
The British High Commission offers a good working environment and, as a preferred employer, DFID offers broader benefits beyond the financial compensation which include:
The opportunity to grow in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Professional development opportunities for Learning & Development.
Opportunity for work life balance and flexible working arrangements including annual leave, compressed work week and compensatory time off for travel.
Comprehensive medical and accident insurance.
Become part of the British Government overseas with access to career opportunities across all of our operations in Dhaka and further afield.
Working in an international environment.
Apply Instructions:
The Job Description and DFID Application Form can be obtained from the job vacancy posting at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-bangladesh/about/recruitment.
The completed DFID Application Form along with CV should be emailed to AsiaHRHubRecruit@DFID.gov.uk with the subject header: ‘Completed Application for B2 Deputy Programme Manager Position’.
IMPORTANT: Only completed applications in the given format shall be considered. Applications without the CV and DFID Bangladesh Application form will be discarded.
The submission deadline is 5 August 2015, 23:59 BST.
DFID Bangladesh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, social background, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates selected for interview will be expected to participate in a half-day selection process that will involve a presentation, face to face interview, written test and group exercise.
The post will require security clearance from the UK government at Baseline Personnel Security Standard level. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the post holder obtaining the requisite level of security clearance.