Partners in Population and Development

VACANCY FOR NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER
Partners in Population and Development (PPD) is an Inter-governmental Alliance of 25 developing countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East established with a mission to expand and improve South-South collaboration in the fields of family planning, reproductive health, population and development. PPD is seeking an experienced professional in Reproductive Health, Population and Development program conversant with the dynamics of international development assistance to assist the implementation of its South-South exchange initiatives.
The position will be for its Secretariat based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As PPD deals with countries with different languages, the candidate should necessarily have a sound working knowledge of English, while the knowledge of French/Arabic will be considered as an added advantage. The candidate should have an excellent track record and experience of working in the Reproductive Health, Population and Development Sector.

Responsibilities

Primary Function of the Position:
The National Programme Officer’s (NPO) primary responsibilities shall be assisting the International Programme Coordinator (IPC) for development of project proposals, securing funding, overseeing implementation, monitoring and evaluation; conducting advocacy for the promotion of PPD vision, mission and objectives; networking with national, regional and international organizations towards achieving PPD’s organizational mandate. The NPO will ensure that programs and projects activities assigned to him/her are implemented timely, efficiently and effectively according to project document, donors’ requirements and PPD policies.

The specific responsibilities include:

  1. Develop innovative and forward looking projects and programs in line with the vision, mission and mandate of the organization and needs and priorities of the Member States;
  2. Conduct necessary surveys and needs assessments to identify the priorities, needs and gaps in the areas of reproductive health, population and development of the member states;
  3. Develop and continuously update the inventory of specific donor agencies and their funding areas, priorities, policies and procedures;
  4. Liaise with donor agencies and enlist their support to PPD programme;
  5. Implement program and project activities timely, effectively and efficiently as assigned and ensuring desired outcomes and impacts;
  6. Prepare high quality technical progress reports and project completion reports in line with donors’ reporting procedures and requirements;
  7. Maintain constant liaison with different collaborating agencies and institutions in respect of projects and programmes development and implementation.
  8. Assisting to develop annual, short and long-term plans for the organization;
  9. Coordinate with other professional staff to ensure effective output and active delivery of all projects and programmes;
  10. Coordinate with other professional staff to ensure effective output and active delivery of all projects and programmes;
  11. Carry out cognate duties as and when assigned by the Executive Director;

Professional Competencies:

  1. At least ten years experience in the fields of Reproductive Health, Population and Development;
  2. At least five years experience in project proposal development and project/program implementation management;
  3. At least five years working experience with Development Agencies and/or donor agencies in managing reproductive health, population and development programs at national/regional/ international levels in a midlevel program management position;
  4. Demonstrated ability, skills, and experience working with a multi-disciplinary workforce;
  5. Excellent oral and written skill in English is essential, while the knowledge of French/Arabic would be considered as an added advantage;
  6. Sound knowledge and experience of operating word-processing, spreadsheet analyses and database software and using Emails and Internet;
  7. Demonstrated ability for innovative and forward looking project development.

Academic Qualification:

  • Masters in Public Health/Medical/Social Science.
  • Additional postgraduate or other equivalent qualifications would be considered as an added advantage.

Remuneration and Benefit package:
Competitive compensation package will be offered to the deserving candidate.

Applying Procedures:
Applicants are requested to send their applications to:
The Executive Director
Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
IPH Building, Second Floor, Mohakhali
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

You may also submit your application online to: jobs@ppdsec.org
The Application should include a detailed CV, recent colored photograph with a Cover Letter summarizing key competencies providing rationale for being considered for the position.

Application Deadline: 18th March 2010
PPD is an equal opportunity employer.
To know detail job description and about PPD please visit – www.partners-popdev.org