Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Start Fund Bangladesh (SFB) is a civil society managed rapid emergency response pooled funding mechanism. It releases funding within 72 hours of a crisis alert, and it is accessible to local, national, and international member NGOs operating in Bangladesh to respond early to under the radar emergencies. The Programme has evolved since its inception in 2017 and currently implementing other programs i.e., Disaster Risk Financing and Organizational System Strengthening.

The Opportunity
The Senior Officer – Networking and Coordination will play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and coordination among project partners, local government authorities, donors, localization technical working group , need assessment working group (NAWG) and the Start Fund project team. This position is responsible for managing events such as training sessions and workshops, overseeing their scheduling, and ensuring follow-up with partners. Additionally, the Senior Officer will be responsible for knowledge management, ensuring that information is effectively captured, organized, and shared.

Qualifications and Experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in organizational capacity building, localization, civil society, community development, or other related experiences
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, other NGOs, donors, community leaders, and beneficiaries.
• Proficiency in identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders for the project’s success.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between various departments within the organization.
• Organizing and leading meetings, workshops, and events that bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss and resolve issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate project goals, progress, and challenges to various audiences.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports, briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively in a culturally diverse environment, understanding the nuances and adapting messages accordingly.
• Ability to develop and implement detailed action plans to achieve strategic objectives.
• Understanding of M&E frameworks to assess the impact of networking and coordination activities.
• Experience in designing and implementing capacity-building activities, such as training, workshops, and mentoring programs.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of the project, allowing for effective communication with subject matter experts.
• Experience with USAID-funded projects is a plus
• Strong partnership management skills with sound understanding on interagency collaboration and partnerships
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound understanding on Grand Bargain, Charter for Change, Principles of Partnership commitments along with Core Humanitarian, SPHERE standards and IFRC Code of Conduct
• Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies and social science, business administration or any other relevant subject

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.