Plan Bangladesh Chief of Party

Job Opportunity
	Plan is an international humanitarian, child-centered development organization with no religious, political or government affiliations working in 70 countries across the globe with its headquarters in the UK. Plan works with over one million children, their families and communities in 50 developing countries around the world, implementing projects at the grass root and national level in health, education, water and sanitation, income generation and cross cultural communication. Plan is registered with the United Nations following recognition in 1989 and has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and UNICEF.
Chief of Party Plan Bangladesh is recruiting Chief of Party (COP) for its USAID-funded project on Protecting Human Rights (PHR). Position Summary The COP is a full-time position to oversee the implementation of all PHR activities and will be responsible for the following: Provide overall technical and managerial leadership, including technical oversight, financial management and administration, and grants management. Liaise with USAID/Bangladesh, implementing partners, GoB and other donors and stakeholders. Lead advocacy efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders. Oversee and coordinate implementation of all project components, ensuring that project milestones are met. Oversee internal management of the project, including the budget and performance monitoring through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems. Document project achievements for communications materials. The detailed job description with KRAs can be downloaded from this link. Required Skills and Qualifications Masters in Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Affairs, Law or other relevant field. A minimum of ten years of field experience, in management of human rights promotion and protection. Demonstrated expertise in the management and implementation of human rights promotion and protection programs through formal and non-formal approaches, including advocacy and capacity building programming. Comprehension of Bangladesh’s existing human rights and rule of law systems, including relevant governing rules, regulations, laws, and oversight Ministries. Recognized technical expertise on domestic violence and human rights issues. Sensitive to gender issues and respectful of cultural, educational and religious values. Knowledge of and experience with USAID project management and administration policies, procedures and reporting requirements, and demonstrated ability to meet rigorous timelines and track project results. Excellent communication skills in English. Employment Condition: Contract employment up to February 2016 which is yearly renewable. To Apply Please send your updated CV, a covering letter with salary requirements and completed Plan’s Job Application Form to planbd.hr@plan-international.org  by mentioning ‘Chief of Party’ in the subject line. The last date for receiving application is 29th March 2012. The Job Application Form can be downloaded from this link. Only short listed applicants will be called for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.