Programme Assistant - European Commission

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ECHO COX'S BAZAR SUB COUNTRY OFFICE

The European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

ECHO Bangladesh Office announces the position for Programme Assistants (2 posts) for its Office based in Cox's Bazar. This position is open for all persons of Bangladeshi nationality and/or holding a valid work and residence permit in Bangladesh.

DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Programme assistant carries out activities to contribute to the delivery of an effective humanitarian response. He/She contributes to assessments, monitoring and evaluations of projects, as well as to the analysis of the humanitarian context in the area of coverage.

ToR-Programme Assistant (PA) Group II.docx

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience.  

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at national or international level in supporting programme/project operations, including at least 2 years of experience with an NGO, donor, or national/international organisation;
• Good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system;
• Good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid Agencies and Red Cross Movement.
• Good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standard;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
• Experience in supporting programme/project operations in Cox's Bazar will be advantageous.
• Good understanding and/or protection background is an asset
• Ability to work under pressure, with short deadlines

Languages:

• An excellent knowledge of English (verbal & writing) is essential.
• An excellent knowledge of Bengali (verbal & writing).
• Understanding and speaking Rohingya language is highly preferred.

Applications MUST comprise of:

• A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate's motivation and suitability for the position;
• A completed CV in the European CV standard format only: LA_CV_model.doc

  No other format will be accepted.

• The name, position and contact number/details (telephone, e-mail) of three references (including HR department and the supervisor), one of them being from a recent employer.
• Academic and employment certificates certified true copy by the applicant;
• A copy of the valid work and residence permit to live and work in Bangladesh (in case of non- Bangladeshi nationality)

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]

CONTRACT

The contract is initially for one year with possibility of renewal, subject to a successful completion 3 months' probationary period. Employment is expected to start in September/October 2022.

ECHO employees observe the National Staff code of Conduct which is available on the link: 

code_of_conduct_for_national_staff.pdf

National staff code of conduct​​​​​

As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately BDT 1,82,612 which corresponds to five years of relevant experience and will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experiences supported by a work certificate. The salary is subject to local taxes.

Besides the basic salary, the employee will receive disability / retirement allowance, a 13th salary, transportation allowance, as well as a medical coverage.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must arrive in ECHO Office no later than 08/07/2022 at 04:00 PM local time. The application should be clearly marked Programme Assistant.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted and will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them at the interview stage. Candidates must abstain from contacting the ECHO Bangladesh office for information on the selection process. Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification of the application.

"Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data."