Project Coordinator (CB-CPM)

Background:

Stichting Terre des Hommes Netherlands aims to prevent child exploitation, to remove children from exploitative situations and to ensure that these children can continue their development in a safe environment. Terre des Hommes focuses on sexual exploitation of children, the worst forms of child labour, child trafficking and migration, sexual and reproductive health and rights and on child protection in humanitarian crises. For each of these forms of child exploitation, Terre des Hommes is developing and implementing projects and programmes through local partners, mainly in Asia and East Africa. In Asia, Terre des Hommes Netherlands works in Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, India,and Nepal.

It is our strategic ambition that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions. In the coming seven years we will develop and position our organisation to sustainably address the root causes of child exploitation. Only by changing the systems that enable and drive child exploitation can we realise our vision: that children can flourish in a world free of all forms of exploitation.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply for this position based in Dhaka aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

TdH NL is registered as an INGO with the NGO Affairs Bureau under Government of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Country Office of TdH NL announces its vacancy for the position of Project Coordinator for the

project ‘Community-Based Child Protection Mechanism for the Children of Garment Workers in Bangladesh which will be implemented in Mirpur under Dhaka North City Corporation and Sadar Upazilla under Gazipur district in partnership with Breaking The Silence (BTS) and Village Education Resource Center ( VERC).

The Goal of the project is “Community-based response and support mechanisms are in place to protect and promote the rights of the children of garment workers in Bangladesh.

The outcomes of the project are 1) Children are equipped to advocate for and claim their rights . Children and young people of the Child protection Forum members will be trained to monitor and report cases of violence and advocate for the rights of the children.

2) Families and communities are proactive and responsive in providing adequate care and support to the children and responding to their needs. They will positively influence in monitoring and reporting of violence cases against children

1. Government, CSOs, private sectors and other relevant stakeholders are responsive in strengthening the Child Protection System and responding to the needs of the children of RMG workers. The project will protect children from harm, and improve access to social safety nets and relevant public and private services.

General

General Characteristics

Project Coordinator; CB-CPM Project,

Projects are initiated in response to organisational policy for specific areas of attention. Activities within projects may include research, informing, (organisational) development, campaigns and collaboration.

The main objective of this position is for the successful implementation of the project Community-Based Child Protection Mechanism ( CB-CPM) for the Children of Garment Workers in Bangladesh based on the project proposal, the result framework following the agreement guidelines and policies of Terre des Hommes Netherlands and its donors including Government of Bangladesh.

Objectives of the function:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating a project in accordance with the preselected goal(s) with regard to lead time, budget and quality.

To achieve the goal, objectives and outcomes of the project( CB-CPM), the Project Coordinator will ensure coordination among the partners, relevant stakeholders at local and national level, civil societies, media, employers and relevant government agencies, efficient management and successful implementation of the project. Activities within projects may include research, information, (organisation) development, campaigns and collaboration. Project teams are composed of various parts of the organisation and/or by third parties.

Location: This is a national position based in Dhaka and will require field visits to the project areas at Mirpur under Dhaka North City Corporation and Sadar Upazilla under Gazipur district.

Position in the organization:

The Project Coordinator is subject to hierarchical leadership from the Manager and gives (functional) leadership within projects.

The Project Coordinator will be directly reportable to the Programme Co-ordinator, PME and Fundraising at TdH-NL Bangladesh Country Office.

Result Area

Result 1: Coordinate organizational policy

Realising projects

Result: Projects have been implemented according to the objectives of the developed project plan and the project team is involved, well-functioning and informed.

• Projects have been developed in such a way that a detailed and feasible project plan/PID has been drawn up taking into account the organisational goals, frameworks, budgets and quality standards
• Organizational policy is coordinated in such a way that objectives have been achieved.
• Ensure proper coordination and provide strategic guidance to CB-CPM project partners in planning, monitoring and implementation of the project.

Result 2: Maintaining contacts

Improve service

Result: Project design has been improved in such a way that responses to relevant developments and contacts are maintained.

• Relevant internal and external contacts have been maintained.
• Represent the organisation in different workshops and seminars.
• Communicate and coordinate with project partners to ensure the effective performance of the project activities

Result 3: Improve workflows

Improve workflows

Result: Work processes have been improved in such a way that the quality of service remains secure and employees are sustainably able to achieve the goals.

• Work processes have been improved in such a way that the quality of service remains secure and employees are sustainably able to achieve the goals.
• Guide and support the partners for the effective implementation of the planned activities, monitor and review the targets and results.
• Update the TdH-NL management on the challenges in the field operation and seek prompt actions for making decisions for the effective implementation of the project. Share the progress findings, challenges and way forward with the team and the senior management
• Ensure the implementation of the project activities, on time, on budget and scope, track the progress and give timely feedback and follow up actions.
• Ensure collection of reports from the field, compile them and prepare reports as required by Terre des Hommes in PRIMAS, donors and Government of Bangladesh.
• Give inputs in developing project documents, such as, communications and training materials, reports and presentations etc.
• Provide budget management support to the partners
• Train the staff on thematic areas of the project Child Protection Mechanism,Child rights programming and children and youth empowerment.

Required Background ( Education, Knowledge and Experience)

Education: Masters degree preferably in social science/ development studies/ any relevant areas related to children development.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum ten years of experience working with NGOs in implementing and managing projects in the development field.
• High level vocational or academic (university) education at bachelor level (NL: HBO/WO, Bachelor)
• High level applied or academic thought and working ability
• Knowledge of procedures and guidelines relating to the work environment and relevant networks.
• Knowledge in the field of project management.
• Knowledge of and insight in the target group and developments in society.
• Skills in writing concrete project work plans and performs these tasks independently/seeks efficient assistance required to complete this task.
• Hands-on experience of project cycle management includes managing budget, monitoring outputs.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation quality, experience of coordinating multi-partners projects and facilitating workshops and training programme.
• Excellent presentation & report writing skills.
• Knowledge and prior work experience on child rights and children development, children and youth group development and capture learning.
• Appropriate IT and computer skills is a must to cope organisational work requirements.
• Language Skills: Excellent proficiency in English is most desirable.

Competence Profile:

Competences

1. A. Showing initiative

Showing the initiative to take action and get the job done before that is asked of you.

• Work together at your own initiative to make a contribution to the achievement of shared objectives.

Level 2: Handles extra duties on own initiative outside own job description, identifies problem areas in task execution and makes improvement proposals.

B : Planning & Organizing:

• The effective alignment of activities, time and resources to achieve objectives.andles extra duties on own initiative outside own job description, identifies problem areas in task execution and makes improvement proposals.
• Plans and organizes own work in a logical way.

Level 1: Plans and organises own work in a logical way.

C. Problem-solving ability

Performance orientation

• Focused on goal setting and active achievement of results.
• Actively seek logical, tangible and realistic solutions for problems.
• Can identify and articulate the core of the problem, can initiate the collection of relevant data and can propose solutions.

Level 1: Works in a goal-oriented manner and within a framework aimed at achieving results.

D. Showing initiative:

Cooperation

Can contribute to a collective result, even when there is no personal benefit at stake.

• Showing the initiative to take action and get the job done before asked from the personnel.
• Handles extra duties on own initiative outside own job description, identifies

problem areas in task execution and makes improvement proposals.

Level 2: Works together at own initiative to make a contribution to the achievement of shared

objectives.

E : Performance 0rientation:

• Focused on setting goals and active achievement of results.
• Works in a goal-oriented manner and within a framework aimed at

achieving results.

Job Level: D

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: TdH NL salary scale and negotiable based on experience

Other Benefits: As per TdH Netherlands Salary and Benefits Policy

How to apply

How to apply: Please upload your Covering Letter (including current and the expected salary) and Curriculum Vitae viahttps://bit.ly/3Polbdx, clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than26 December 2022 by 17:00 (ICT)

Please note that applications without covering letters will not be considered. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. The position is open for either gender and candidates meeting the above requirements.

Other information

Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.

TdH NL aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also our high standard of values and principles to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct.

TdH NL in particular is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and does not accept any form of (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the Child Safeguarding Policy and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, part of our Code of Conduct. That is why a Certificate of Good Conduct is requested from every employee, which counts as part of the employment contract. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process.