Job Description / Responsibility
• The Position: The Urban Crisis Learning Coordinator is a project based position ending on October 31, 2017.
• Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shape related local level objectives coherent with the global project objectives, in coordination with the Urban Crises Learning Manager of Habitat Great Britain and consortium members.
• Work closely with other partner organization to develop the methodology, and conduct/implement activities for data collection and analysis.
• Monitor, analyses, collate and consolidate documented evidence from project partners and other stakeholders, documenting these with quality, relevance and rigor.
• Contribute to the design of the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework and the method for the collection of learning.
• Ensure the regular and timely technical input; meeting deadlines in accordance with the work plan.
• Identify or arrange local events, initiatives, forums and other opportunities to collect and share learning, including advocacy, research or coordination initiatives where appropriate.
• Support the Urban Crises Learning Manager and consortium partners with input to the Sphere Project team as necessary.
• Write project materials regularly for publication locally and globally as necessary.
• Ensure timely submission of project outputs and deliverables based on the format required.
• Represent, communicate and coordinate on behalf of the consortium with external stakeholders, municipal, government authorities and forums in Bangladesh.
• Provide inputs to regular consortium meetings as necessary.
• Manage local communications between Habitat Bangladesh, Oxfam Bangladesh, other partners and stakeholders.
• Liaise frequently and regularly with the Urban Crises Learning Manager concerning project development, identification of and engagement with key stakeholders, documenting of evidence and the organization of events
• In coordination with Oxfam Bangladesh, organize and provide facilitation at a mid – project learning event and an end of project learning event, including local urban stakeholders in order to create a forum for the generation and sharing and gathering of learning.
• Arrange personal travel to attend forums, meetings and to field locations as necessary.
• Host the Urban Crises Learning Manager of Habitat Great Britain and other Urban Technical Adviser during their visits to the field, including key introductions, arranging accommodation and travel.
• Monitor, anticipate and coordinate budget variations working closely with the Habitat Great Britain Program Team and provide regular narrative and financial reports
• Contribute to further fundraising for the project where opportunities arise.

Job Nature
Contractual

Educational Requirements
The ideal person should have Masters in Social Science in any discipline preferably in urban development/disaster management.

Experience Requirements
3 to 4 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements
• 3-4 years of working experience in research works preferably in urban disaster preparedness and its management with a development organization.
• Any relevant training/research experience is preferable. The ideal person should have sound knowledge and skill on MS office application.
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Organized and capable of handling multiple tasks .Good communication skills in both English & Bengali • Maintain a high moral with integrity and honesty
• Self-motivated to work independently and detail oriented.
• Experience of projects involving several partner organization
• Knowledge of humanitarian response and management, urban design and development.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally where appropriate for the project several times per year.

If you feel that your qualification and experience matches with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat`s values and vision, please forward completed HFHB`s Job Application Form to hr@habitatbangladesh.org or send the same to The HR & Admin Manager, Habitat for Humanity International- Bangladesh, House # 12 (3rd Floor), Road # 16/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 by July 20, 2016 within 4:30 pm. The Job Application Form can be downloaded by clicking here. Incomplete application or CV will not be considered.
* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification