Programme Officer- Leather | Solidaridad Network Asia
Job Type | Full Time |
Job Sector | NGO/Development |
Job Location | Dhaka |
Deadline | 13 June, 2024 |
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Solidaridad () is a global network organization with over 54 years of experience working across 52 countries around the world through 7 Regional Expertise Centres (REC) investing in local capacity development towards the co-creation of nature-based solutions for a resilient economy. Solidaridad works in partnerships in the agriculture and industrial landscape to improve productivity, achieve environmental sustainability, and improve the international corporate due diligence standards to make the supply chain inclusive and sustainable.Â
Towards improving the sustainability compliances of the apparel and textiles industry of Bangladesh, Solidaridad is collaborating with the industry stakeholders for the co-creation of business models on chemical management, water and energy use (including waste management), and adaptation/adaptation of technologies for environmental sustainability.Â
Solidaridad has been undertaking multi-stakeholder dialogue with a focus on developing sustainability framework to enhance business viability, fair trade and fair value distribution.Â
Overall Job Description
The Programme Officer - Leather for the successful implementation of the leather programming in Bangladesh to promote sustainable production technologies aligning with the changing priorities of international standards. S/he will assist the Program Manager to overall coordination and management of leather programming and stakeholders' relations.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and strategic support from national and regional technical expertise, the Programme officer – Leather will execute the project's activities, including assisting the implementation processes. S/he will be accountable for delivering results and responsible for achieving the milestones of the project. S/he will execute and manage the field mobilization and operation, ensuring the best optimization of budget, teams, and resources. The Programme Officer – Leather will support the progress of the Programme Manager and evaluate successes and challenges to enhance learning.Â
The position will be based in Dhaka with occasional field visits to the project operation areas
Duties and Accountabilities:
Program Implementation:
- Support in implementation of best practices and technological interventions in the tanneriesÂ
- Â Provide overall technical support on-the-ground for planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Assist the team in identification and implementation of scalable pilot demonstrations with successful business cases.
- Collaboratively plan the execution of project activities in alignment to the monitoring plan/key indicators of the project
- Conduct capacity building/trainings/workshops on sustainability aspects within the cluster at regular intervals
Studies, MIS and Reports
- Coordination with Field coordinators and reflect the information into trackers.
- Assist in articulation of business cases against interventions at groundÂ
- Coordinate baseline surveys, project monitoring and reporting
- Support the preparation and submit brief monthly/quarterly activity reports
- summarizing key activities undertaken, implementation issues/challenges, and planned
- key activities for the coming months aligned to the annual plan for submission to the Team leader.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Regular coordination with the relevant industry stakeholders/ government departments and technical institutesÂ
- Responsible for proper coordination and regular communication with experts,
- consultants and project partners
- Explore opportunities to leverage additional financial resources for the ongoing project
Education & ExperienceÂ
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Masters/Graduate from the Institute of Leather Engineering and technology and/or fields related to Sustainable Development
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in tannery processing
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis and documentation for project execution is required
- Ability to effectively priorities multiple tasks within a group environment
- Collaborative teamwork will be a necessity for this position
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent command over English (writing and speaking)
Person Specifications & Attributes
- Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment and writing skills in English and Bangla; excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken English are required;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
- Work independently with minimal supervision within deadlines;
- Work as part of a team and must ensure effective team alignment and coordination between operational and support functions to ensure overall performance;
- Willingness to work beyond general business hours under extreme pressure
- Respect for gender equity and recognize gender mainstreaming;
Employment Type
- Project based fixed term
Salary & Other Benefits
- Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia pay scales and Service Rule. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.
Apply Instructions
To apply, please send a CV (3 pages max.) and a cover letter (1 page) explaining your desire, relevant skills, and experiences at [email protected].The position applied for should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.
The closing date for application is 13 June 2024.
Solidaridad strives to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability.