The Danish Embassy is looking for a Programme Adviser 2020 in Dhaka.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Overall, to contribute to the successful implementation of the BCP
• On a day-to-day basis, to manage selected BCP projects related to agricultural growth and green transition in accordance with Danida’s Aid Management Guidelines. This includes:
- ensuring that appropriate and timely results based and financial monitoring of partnerships and partner activities are taking place;
- ensuring that appropriate and timely follow-up on partners’ obligations, including in relation to activity and financial progress reporting is taking place;
- assessing and evaluating partner progress reporting (activity and financial) and ensuring that these are disseminated in the appropriate Danida systems;
- making sure that partnerships are on track (including budget-wise) and proactively mitigating situations where the partnership interventions are going off track;
- proactively ensuring that relevant recommendations from HQ financial and programmatic monitoring visits, reviews, and other quality assurance missions are being followed up satisfactorily;
- ensuring that all appropriate documentation as to the above is thoroughly documented, achieved, and uploaded in relevant Danida systems.
• Generally, to widen and deepen the Embassy’s knowledge and resource base in relation to the role of the climate, green growth, and agricultural sectors in relation to the inclusive and sustainable development of the economy, including opportunities and challenges in relation to the embassy’s engagements.
• Specifically, to widen and deepen the Embassy’s knowledge and resource base in relation to agri-focused private sector development with an emphasis on value chain development and making the markets work better for the poor
• To maintain, widen and deepen the network with project partners and stakeholders, including other development partners, government officials, NGO’s, relevant research specialists, and others in order to stimulate knowledge generation and support project implementation
• To conduct project monitoring and field visits to relevant project activities and participate in various review and quality assurance missions (as the situation allows)
• To assist the Embassy in enhancing its efforts to better communicate relevant results of the development cooperation to the wider public, both in Denmark and in Bangladesh
Location:
DhakaBenefits
They offer
• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
• The possibility to gain in-depth knowledge of Danish development cooperation/Danida
• A unique access to a wide variety of development stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, civil society organizations, etc.
• Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences
Eligibilities
Requirements and expectations concerning the candidates’ formal qualifications:
• Education at university level (Master’s Degree) in development economics, development studies, social/political science or the like
• At least 7 years of experience working with development programs and projects, preferably from another development partner/aid agency
• experience with green transition and/or agri-focused private sector development with a focus on market linkages and value chain development
• Extensive project management and administration experience from the same or similar field
• Fluency in spoken and written English
Requirements and expectations concerning the personal qualifications of the candidates:
• Team player and strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and committed to producing results of high quality
• Adapts and responds positively to change and is open to new approaches and ideas
• Promotes ownership and responsibility for the desired outcome
• A positive attitude and a good sense of humor
Application Process
To apply for the position, please send one .pdf document containing a cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations, and 2-3 references) in English to Royal Danish Embassy at E-mail: [email protected] marked “Danida Programme Adviser” in the subject line no later than 12 November 2020.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.
Application Deadline: November 12, 2020
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