- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
- Full time, Fixed - term Role based in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Flexible work arrangements available)
- Closing Date: 21st April 2023
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and juggle several projects concurrently. You will also need to have strong English communication skills, including documentation, speaking, and report writing. Additionally, you should have experience working with marginalized communities, as well as a sound knowledge of local-level administrative structures and power balances. You should also have an understanding of the concepts of gender equity and disability inclusion in programming, and the proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Project Officer is accountable for working with implementing partners in Bangladesh for the design and operational delivery of FHF Bangladesh’s programs that align to The Foundation’s strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Officer will own the outcomes of:
- Program coordination to ensure implementing partners achieve program activity and outcomes in accordance with agreed project design documents, Annual Partnership Agreements, work plans and annual budgets.
- Timely submission of quality regular reports from partners, including data entry, and assisting partners with timely mobilization of goods and services to initiate and complete activities.
- Actively participate in the development of project proposals and project design documents.
- Coach and mentor implementing partners to comply with the Foundation’s program implementation and financial management and compliance procedures, ensure all requisitions are appropriate and align with planned and budgeted activities.
- Monitor and evaluate stages of project implementation to ensure partners are achieving the required outcomes; identify new approaches and strategies that would benefit the program, gather, and share lessons learned.
- Support partners to prepare and monitor annual financial budgets, review partners’ advance and settlement, ensure their timely financial returns and utilize project assets as per FHF policy.
- Work closely with the Program Manager, Senior Project Officer, and other relevant persons of the team in overseeing NGO Partners situated in project areas and make frequent visits to the other districts especially under Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.
- The Project Officer will ensure the partners’ participation in Deputy Commissioner’s NGO Coordination meeting, monthly reporting and collect the annual certificate.
- Other tasks as requested by your manager.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Knowledge of Project Cycle Management, local level administrative structure and power balance at community level.
- Knowledge on the concepts of gender equity and disability inclusion in program.
- Experience working with marginalized community.
- Understand gender equity, ethnic diversity, and disability inclusion in programming.
- Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with partners/stakeholders.
- Managing outcomes through partners and relationships with key stakeholders
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
How to apply
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made via this Link , and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert.
Applications Close: 21st April 2023
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.