United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh opens a career window seeking applications to fill up four positions. The last date and time to make application is 17 hours (5 p.m.) this July 8, 2021.

Vacancy In Numbers : The positions to which recruitment will be made at national level are the followings:

1. National Post : Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Technical Officer, SB4, Directorate General of Family Planning Office, Dhaka.
2. National Post : Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Technical Officer, SB4, Deputy Director Family Planning (DDFP Office, Cox’s Bazar.
3. National Post : GBV Programme Officer, SB4, UNFPA Bangladesh Sub Office, Cox’s Bazar.
4. National Post : GBV Programme Officer, SB4, UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka.
   

Qualifications & Experiences : Interested and qualified individuals need to demonstrate the following qualities against their preferred position :

For GBV Programme Officer, SB4, UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office Post :  Having Master’s degree in Social sciences/Women and Gender studies/Development studies/ Law or related subject.

Knowledge and Experience :  1. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/project management (program and budget management), preferably related to Gender/GBV case management.

2. Proven relevant experience in developing training curriculums, modules   and   materials on GBV case management/ GBV prevention/ life skill/women empowerment.

3. Preferred relevant experience on social mobilization tools such as SASA or related other GBV primary prevention tools.

4. Working experience at Cox’s Bazar will be added value.

5. Familiarity with SOPs, guidelines, tools, international GBV best practices and guidelines for GBViE response and prevention interventions.

6. Sound knowledge on the women and adolescent girls’ situation in Bangladesh.

7. Proven experience in survivors-centered approach.

8. Experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts, UN/ Bi-lateral agencies and other stakeholders, including NGOs and communities;

9. Demonstrated track record in the preparation and analysis of documents

10. Experience in preparing progress report, monitoring report and donor report etc.

11. Familiarity with ethical standards and values of the UN system and work experience with any UN agency will be an asset.

12. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in both English and Bangla.

Languages : Having Fluency in English is required.  Working knowledge on another UN language will be treated as an asset.

For Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Technical Officer, SB4, Deputy Director Family Planning (DDFP) Office, Cox’s Bazar Post :

Education : Having Master’s degree in public health/medicine, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and management, biostatics, socio-medical, epidemiology or other health related sciences.

Knowledge and Experience :

1. More than 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development sector with practical experience in providing capacity development and policy advisory support services, particularly in the field of reproductive health.
2. Clear understating about the existing health strategies and strong technical knowledge of current developments on reproductive health.
3. Demonstrated/proven experience in coordination and liaison with government officials and other stakeholders, including NGOs and communities.
4. Maturity and confidence in dealing/engaging with senior and high ranking officials/representatives of national and international institutions, government and non-government.
5. Strong expertise in capacity development, institutional/organizational development, knowledge management, adult learning, policy advisory support and advocacy.
6. Solid knowledge and understanding of the development challenges and underlying socio-cultural factors in Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of reproductive health and family planning.
7. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
8. Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral forms.
9. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.

Languages : Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language will be treated as an asset.

For GBV Programme Officer, SB4, UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka Post :

Education : Having Master’s degree in Social sciences/Women and Gender studies/Development studies/ Law or related subject.

Knowledge and Experience :

1. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/project management (program and budget management), preferably related to Gender/GBV case management.
2. Proven relevant experience in developing training curriculums, modules and materials on GBV case management/ GBV prevention/ life skill/women empowerment.
3. Working experience with government will be added value.
4. Familiarity with SOPs, guidelines, tools, international GBV best practices and guidelines for GBV response and prevention interventions.
5. Sound knowledge on the women and adolescent girls’ situation in Bangladesh.
6. Proven experience in survivors-centered approach.
7. Experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts, UN/ Bi-lateral agencies and other stakeholders, including NGOs and communities.
8. Demonstrated track record in the preparation and analysis of documents.
9. Experience in preparing progress report, monitoring report and donor report etc.
   

Languages : Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language will be regarded as an asset.

For Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Technical Officer, SB4, Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) Office Post :

Education : Having Master’s degree in Public Health/medicine, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and management, biostatics, socio-medical, epidemiology or other health related sciences.

Knowledge and Experience :

1. More than 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development sector with practical experience in providing capacity development and policy advisory support services, particularly in the field of reproductive health.
2. Clear understating about the existing health strategies and strong technical knowledge of current developments on reproductive health.
3. Demonstrated/proven experience in coordination and liaison with government officials and other stakeholders, including NGOs and communities.
4. Maturity and confidence in dealing/engaging with senior and high ranking officials/representatives of national and international institutions, government and non-government.
5. Strong expertise in capacity development, institutional/organizational development, knowledge management, adult learning, policy advisory support and advocacy.
6. Solid knowledge and understanding of the development challenges and underlying socio-cultural factors in Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of reproductive health and family planning.
7. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
8. Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral forms.
9. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS word, Excel, etc.), experience in handling of web based management systems.
   

Languages : Being fluent in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language will be regarded as an asset. To note, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply : For further details such as how to make application and others can be found at the following links :

https://bangladesh.unfpa.org/en

Or one can surf the following two links at :

https://bangladesh.unfpa.org/en/vacancies and https://bangladesh.unfpa.org/en/vacancies

To note, the new jobs can be found under the ‘Vacancy Section’ at the link.

Attention : No applications will be received later than the set time of 5 p.m. July 8, 2021. So you need to be in time while applying for the desired post.

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