ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

 

 

Centre Manager – WFS (Maternity Coverage)  

 

 

Project                                     :   UNFPA Funded Project

Location of posting             :   Ukhiya

Type of contract                   :   Fixed term contract

Duration of Contract          :   Up to 31 December 2026 (if not extended)

Salary and benefits             :   Monthly Gross Salary with other admissible benefits such as

                                                       mobile & internet allowance, group life insurance etc

Job Summary

One dedicated and proactive Centre Manager – Maternity Coverage (WFSs) to oversee the operations of two Women-Friendly Spaces (WFSs) in the Rohingya Refugee Camp (camp 12). This role entails managing staff and volunteers, ensuring seamless daily operations, implementing programs, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for women and girls. The Centre Manager will collaborate regularly with the Camp In-Charge, site management, and various sectors. This position requires frequent travel between sites and regular engagement with Rohingya communities, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

         Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

            Program Coordination & Implementation (40% of time)

·         Oversee all activities at the Women Friendly Space with project goals.

·         Ensure timely and high-quality service delivery, including non-technical skills training, GBV awareness, psychosocial support, and livelihood initiatives.

·         Monitor and evaluate ongoing programs, gathering participant feedback to enhance services.

            Staff and Volunteer Supervision & Capacity Building (15% of time)

·         Supervise and support volunteers, case workers, outreach workers.

·         Conduct regular mentoring, performance evaluations, and on-the-job training for team members.

·         Promote a positive team environment that encourages accountability, respect, and professional growth.

·         Coordinate with the trainers, supervise the skilled volunteers to ensure quality skill development activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination (15% of time)

·         Collaborate with community leaders, camp authorities, partner NGOs, and relevant clusters (especially in GBV, Protection, and Livelihoods).

·         Ensure effective coordination with other sectors to provide comprehensive support to women and girls.

Center Operations & Safety (15% of time)

·         Prepare and Submit MRF, FRF.

·         Bill Adjustment.

·         Implement safeguarding and protection protocols for staff and participants.

·         Maintain accurate record-keeping and reporting systems.

·         Ensure proper stock management and resource management.

 

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation (15% of time)

·         Prepare regular activity reports, success stories, and case studies for internal and external use.

·         Contribute to donor reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements.

·         Assist in data collection and assessments related to women’s needs and program impact.
    

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

 

               Experience:

·         At least 2/3 years or more direct experience in relevant areas especially with focus on refugee response and coordination. Experience in the sector will also be considered favourably.

Education:

·         A university degree, preferably a graduate degree in relevant subject areas Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management.

Technical Skills/ Key Competencies:

·         Clear understanding of gender, human rights, issues surrounding violence against women and girls.

·         Experience working in emergency responses targeting vulnerable women and girls.

·         Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients.

·         Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization.

·         Experience facilitating training and workshops and mentoring others.

·         Demonstrated commitment to women's empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer or paid work in women's group, girls clubs or other relevant experience is an added advantage.

·         Fluency in local (languages) required.

·         The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect in WFS at all times is essential.

Relationships

·         S/he will report to the Project Manager. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

 

 Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

·         Last date of application is 27 September 2026

·         Please click here to submit your application.  (ActionAid only received applications through this online recruitment module)

 

 

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

 

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.

         

 

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