Swisscontact Bangladesh
Swisscontact Bangladesh
Swisscontact Bangladesh
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: At least 1 year
- Published: 8 Jul 2024
Requirements
Education
Graduate in Business / Economics / Development Studies /Statistics / IT or other relevant disciplines of Social Science.
Experience
- At least 1 year
Additional Requirements
- At least one year of relevant professional experience in National and / or international development organisations/projects/programmes and familiar with partnership management.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to function independently;
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication both in Bangla and English.
- Understanding of e-learning platform and blended learning approaches
- Ability to communicate clearly with project beneficiaries and other target groups.
- Trustworthiness, integrity and respect towards Swisscontact’ s core values.
- Awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity (including sensitivity towards differently able people);
- Curiosity to learn and acquire knowledge from vastly different sources.
Responsibilities & Context
Swisscontact was established in 1959 as an independent foundation by notable figures from the worlds of commerce and science in Switzerland. It is exclusively involved in international development co-operation and has carried out its own and mandated projects since 1961. Based in Zurich, Swisscontact currently employs over 1,400 staff worldwide and manages 136 projects in 40 countries on behalf of public and private donors.
Swisscontact’s working principles include inclusive systems development, learning culture, evidence-based adaptive management, and engaging private sector. In addition, the organisation’s sustainability criteria comprise of gender equality and social inclusion, financial capability, environmental responsibility, and good governance.
As an initiative to support Bangladesh in reaching the target of ensuring quality healthcare services at rural communities, Swisscontact is implementing the ASTHA (Achieving Sustainability Towards Healthcare Access) project. The project facilitates the development and integration of Community Paramedic services in rural Bangladesh. This project is financed by Novartis International AG, Laguna Foundation, Evi Diethelm-Winteler-Stiftung among other donors. It is part of the Swisscontact Development Programme, co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
ASTHA is now in its Phase III and operates in 12 districts, namely, Bogura, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur,Dinajpur and Gaibandha in the north, Moulvibajar, Sunamganj and Sylhet in the north-east, and Barguna, Barisal, and Patuakhali in the south. Phase III started in January 2023 and will continue till December 2026.
Swisscontact is inviting applications from development professionals, willing to be a part of ASTHA team as the Officer-Partnership and Innovation.
- Employment start: As soon as possible.
- Contract duration: 1 year initially; the contract may be extended based on performance.
- Place of work: Dhaka, Bangladesh with regular visits to field locations
- Reporting Structure: The incumbent will report to the Senior Manager- Intervention Portfolio.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities
- Support the team in scoping partnerships with relevant public, private and academia service providers, e.g., new training institutes, e-health platforms, pharmaceutical companies, for enhancing knowledge, skills and business opportunities of Community Paramedics.
- Develop Concept Notes, Terms of References (ToRs), Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), and other necessary documents required for contracting consultants, partners, vendors etc.
- Facilitate technology providers and other private sector healthcare providers in preparing incentivised business models to enhance CP service provision (e.g., effective referrals to doctors, hospitals, etc.) and Continuing Medical Education.
- Lead scale up of e-learning platform among Community Paramedic Training Institutes
- Organise and coordinate meetings, seminars, knowledge events, as and when required, to discuss project’s sustainable and scalable scopes, business models, leverages, etc.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor program implementation, follow-up with employed graduates and meet partners /associates /beneficiaries / stakeholders.
- Check and verify bills/invoices that comes from field offices and partners.
- Conduct any other task mutually agreed with the supervisor.
Communication and Reporting
- Assist communication team to develop and/or edit, update communication materials (case studies/success stories on beneficiaries) for internal and external distribution, and broadcasting partnerships-related news.
- Assist the team in writing reports and proposals on a regular basis.
Physical Demands
Field visits play a large part in the incumbent’s activities; as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and able to take part in such activities as and when needed and sometimes within short notice.
Working Conditions and Environment
This will be applicable according to the Swisscontact Staff Manual.
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka