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Probation period: 6 months (may be extended for performance reasons)

 

Specific duties and responsibilities in technical matters:

• Support the overall operations of the technical projects of Eminence regarding the respective thematic area (Urban Health)
• Work closely with the Associate Coordinator (Urban Health) in implementing regular and periodical activities of Bangladesh Urban Health Network – BUHN (www.uhnbd.net)
• Assist in developing reports on research conducted or projects implemented
• Conduct desk and field research with extensive field visits to any part of the country
• Develop project proposals and compile them according to donor formats including log frames
• Be actively involved in fundraising initiatives
• Develop linkages with relevant stakeholders
• Support preparations for workshops and seminars
• Develop good understanding of project management
• Establish and maintain cross communication with sectors across Eminence and partners
• Support planning processes of the projects
• Support delegates and field staff in relation to program issues and implementation.

 

Specific duties and responsibilities in coordination matters:

• Maintain an open and mutually supportive working relationship with supervisor and other staff
• Provide regular updates to the Associate Coordinator (Urban Health).
• Assist in the collaboration, maintain close contacts and frequent exchange with BUHN and its members
• Represent the organization in network related meetings and forums
• Be an active networker with the various stakeholders on all issues related to focus areas

 

Educational Requirements

 

·                     MBBS/MPH/ Masters in Development Studies/Population Science or any other relevant field

 

Experience Requirements

 

·                     At least 2 years experience in related field. Experience of working in the urban health is desirable.

 

Additional Job Requirements

 

·                     Excellent command over written and spoken English is a must

·                     Excellent knowledge in MS Office (preferable 2007/2010 package)

·                     Strong interest to build up a career in the development sector

·                     Strong research skills

·                     Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask

·                     Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·                     Excellent skills, especially in formatting graphs, diagrams and tables

·                     Proven analytical ability

·                     Ability to work under pressure

·                     Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team

·                     Good understanding of professional etiquette

·                     Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, and under challenging circumstances in the field, and meet deadlines