Deadline: 6 April 2016
The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Associate in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Programme Associate will work with and provide support to the members of the Program Team in the design, implementation and monitoring of effective programs consistent with UN Women rules and regulations.
AWID’s mission is to be a driving force within the global community of feminist and women’s rights activists, organizations and movements, strengthening collective voice, influencing and transforming structures of power and decision-making and advancing human rights, gender justice and environmental sustainability worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Programme Associate will perform the following functions-
- Collect and present background information for the preparation of effective application of RBM tools.
- Provide program and administrative support in the preparation of program work plans, budgets, and proposals on program implementation arrangements.
- Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations for the program unit.
- Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers.
- Support the Program Team in the implementation of the control mechanisms for development projects through monitoring of budget preparation and modifications.
- Create projects in Atlas, prepare required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.
- Support the Program Team in the financial management of Programs.
- Provide guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects, tracking use of financial resources.
- Provide necessary information for the audit of programs/projects and support implementation of audit recommendations.
- Organize, compile and process information from donors, Regional Office, and program team, as inputs to various databases and documents.
- Support the Program team in the tracking and reporting on mobilized resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in Development Studies/Anthropology/ Gender Studies/International Relations or equivalent degree in Business or Social Science.
- A minimum of 5 years of program administration experience preferably in a large or international corporation or organization.
- Previous experience to work on preventing violence against women is desirable.
- Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in ATLAS an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Bangla is required.
- Knowledge of the other UN working knowledge is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AWID.
