Advisor- Integrated Humanitarian & Development Nexus, Food Security, Livelihood and Skill Development (Only for Bangladeshi Nationals) At BRAC

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners globally with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise their potential

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Purpose:

The role is responsible for the Integrated Humanitarian & Development coordination, Food Security, Livelihood, and Skill Development interventions for HCMP in Cox’s Bazar, overseeing and ensuring the quality of programme responses while coordinating sectoral initiatives. H/She will guide to ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes, promoting advocacy and strategic engagement, and facilitating effective communication and coordination among BRAC sectors/units, donors, ISCG, NGOs, CSOs, relevant government authorities, and other stakeholders in Cox’s Bazar. The Advisor plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and maximizing the impact of humanitarian and development efforts in HCMP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in BRAC’s strategic discussion and direction on inter-sectoral coordination, ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into subsequent efforts.
• Provide leadership and management oversight of programme management to ensure that the integrated projects are implemented to a high-quality standard and project interventions are performed as planned.
• Ensure strong operational systems are in place to support project implementation, ensure an integrated approach, and manage the respective programme team.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in food security, livelihoods, skill development interventions and other relevant areas.
• Ensure conducting assessments to identify needs and gaps in the assigned areas, monitor project progress and evaluate impact, making adjustments as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of beneficiaries, particularly vulnerable populations affected by displacement.
• Ensure the project implementation by meeting common humanitarian technical standards and the ISCG/sector guidelines.
• Communicate and coordinate with the internal and external stakeholders (ISCG, UN agencies, RRRC, CIC, NGO/INGO network) to achieve the project outcomes.
• Support on the capturing impact and learning in concern projects as well as across relevant sectors and organisations in the emergency response
• Advise Senior Management on integrated projects/interventions and Food Security, Livelihood & Skills projects/activities.
• Represent BRAC at different platforms, technical /coordination meetings in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, and Bhasan Char
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Support resource mobilisation efforts by contributing to proposal development and fundraising activities.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the GRP by ensuring that BRAC’s safeguarding policy is followed within GRP. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and implemented in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Masters or Bachelor in Social Science, Development Studies, Business Administration or any other relevant subject from any recognised university/institution.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field.

Additional Requirements:

• Deep understanding of food security and livelihood frameworks, integration of humanitarian and development coordination, and sustainable development.
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law, and protection issues relevant to displaced populations.
• Knowledge of UN policies, guidelines, and procedures related to refugee assistance and protection.
• Sound knowledge of global issues related to integrated humanitarian interventions
• Excellent knowledge of the critical policy issue and options to address in relevant field
• Knowledge on fundraising, programme strategy, goal, and implementation
• Programme evaluation, capacity building and community mobilization
• Excellent analytical skills to assess needs, evaluate impact, and develop evidence-based strategies and interventions.
• Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders for coordinated humanitarian response.
• Advanced skills in developing and implementing integrated programs in developing countries, including Skill development, gender-sensitive, nutrition-sensitive and resilience frameworks
• Leadership and decision-making abilities to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Effective communication skills to advocate for humanitarian issues, negotiate with stakeholders, and represent the organization in various forums.
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards refugees and displaced populations, demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian values and ethics.
• Ability to lead effectively during crises, providing direction and maintaining team morale.
• Guidance and management of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting, with skills in mentoring, coaching and training teams.
• Proficiency in navigating and respecting cultural differences in diverse humanitarian contexts.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Competence in resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively with various stakeholders.

Other Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave and others as per policy.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.