Job Profile. How to Apply for this Job. Background on Tearfund

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1 How to Apply for this Job Background on Tearfund Tearfund is a Christian international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injustice, and to restore dignity and hope in some of the world s poorest communities. We have a vision to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches. We operate in more than fifty countries around the world. We deliver our strategy by: Envisioning churches to embrace their calling to address poverty and injustice Developing communities and building resilience, sustainably and holistically Changing unjust policies and practices to deliver justice for poor communities Enabling communities affected by disaster and conflict to recover quickly and be better equipped to face future hazards. We are committed to developing experts who are inspired, resourceful, courageous, compassionate and equipped. If you are interested in working with us, take time to look around our website and discover more about our unique organisation. Tearfund s Application Process If you would like to apply for a job, please visit our website at From there you can search for vacancies, choose the relevant area of work (e.g. Disaster Management / HR, Finance & IT) and then find the vacancy that interests you. Job Profile All applications need to be completed online using our online registration form. As you progress through your application, please ensure that you save each section. If after reading though this Job Profile, you have any questions or want to find out more about our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@tearfund.org. In this Job Profile pack we ve included a full Job Description as well as a Person Specification. Please ensure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this post.

2 Job Profile JOB TITLE GROUP TEAM LOCATION RESPONSIBLE TO Country Representative Bangladesh International Asia Dhaka, Bangladesh Geographical Head, Asia Team PART 1 JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB OVERVIEW To design, fundraise for, and implement an effective strategy for Tearfund s Bangladesh Country Programme to deliver the corporate outcomes, contextualised to the programme, to support the corporate vision. 2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to the Head of the Geographical Area. Represents Tearfund s work in the Country Programme both within Tearfund, and to external bodies. Represents and advocates on behalf of Tearfund and partners with external networks, governmental bodies on related Country Programme issues Manages Tearfund s country office, and specified country staff Liaises closely with the following staff and teams in Tearfund; Global HR, Programme Funding Team, International Finance & Logistics, Humanitarian Support Team, Impact and Effectiveness Team, Technical Competencies Team, and the wider Asia Team 3. ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Spiritual leadership of staff To set Christian standards in the working environment and to lead by example To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection with staff To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with Tearfund s Mission, Values and Christian beliefs. Maintain own spiritual development and relationship with God, for example through individual prayer and reflection days. Dimensions and Limits of Authority: Has responsibility to facilitate all aspects of Tearfund s involvement in a Country Programme including: Acts as Tearfund s in-country representative in relation to the Programme Authorises visits of Tearfund staff, consultants and visitors to ensure smooth delivery of programming Decides on the partner portfolio required for implementing the Country Strategy and annual plans Has overall accountability for approved allocation and management of annual budgets in accordance with Tearfund Global Process Systems (GPS) Negotiates with in-house sector specialists to develop and support contextually appropriate programming Negotiates and manages Institutional Funding and other forms of restricted funding for the Country Programme. Recruits, coaches and performance manages in-country staff Negotiates and contracts consultants and resource providers in accordance with Tearfund s policies and procedures Manages organisational risk in the Country Programme within the agreed corporate risk strategy

3 Acts as Tearfund s security coordinator for the Country Programme Responsible for facilitating Tearfund s response in major/national disasters within the Country Programme 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Implementation Responsible for the review and implementation of new 6-year Country Strategy to deliver corporate strategy outcomes Responsible for development and delivery of annual implementation plans for the Country Programme Ensures that partner programmes are assessed through regular monitoring, quality control and evaluation and making appropriate recommendations Coordinates appropriate Tearfund responses to requests for support, determining priorities and encouraging partners in implementing downwards accountability Monitors emerging socio-economic and political developments and emerging humanitarian situations Representation, networking and advocacy Responsible for representing Tearfund in partner-facing work externally through building relationships and networking with national Church leaders, government representatives within the country, as well as peer agencies donors and strategic partner organisations. Ensures effective representation of the Programme within the Geographical Team, the International Group, and the wider Tearfund organisation Ensures coordination between the Country Programme and Tearfund s global work on the 4 corporate outcomes Represents Tearfund s interests before appropriate government authorities, departments, banks etc for smooth running of country office Management of Partnership Portfolios Identifies and selects an appropriate portfolio of partners to achieve objectives in the Country Strategy, encompassing all 4 outcomes Manages all aspects of partner relationships, including resourcing, capacity development 1, risk management, providing prayer support and planning exits. Ensures that all aspects of the integration of partner-based work with operational work are effectively managed, in order to provide synergy and shared learning Resource Management Responsible to proactively identify and negotiate opportunities for financing from Institutional Donors, Trusts and other restricting funding sources, meeting agreed restricted funding income targets In conjunction with partners, develops quality concept notes and proposals, and prepares reports, including supporting documentation, for submission to institutional and other restricted funding donors Provides overall management responsibility for restricted funding donor contracts that are administered in-country Allocates, manages and reports on the annual budget for the Country Programme Responsible for regular monitoring and reporting to Geographical Head against agreed outcomes Responsible for developing and implementing an operational support function for implementation of the Country Programme. This includes recruiting and managing in-country staff, specialist technical advisors, consultants and resource providers Knowledge and Learning Ensures Tearfund teams (in particular Supporter-facing teams) are informed on Country issues and programming Actively promotes the capturing of learning from the Country Programme, and ensures that learning is used effectively in country and transferred to the wider organisation Leadership, Staff and Office Management 1 This includes facilitating partners to identify their own capacity development needs in order to deliver Country Strategy, developing and agreeing a capacity development plan, providing support to achieve agreed outcomes and monitoring impact of plan (in line with Tearfund good practice in Capacity Development)

4 Leaders, supervises, performance manages and supports specified staff working in the Programme Develops and models a team culture characterised by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability that reflects Tearfund s desired corporate culture being servant-hearted, Christ-like, agile, effective, and courageous Defining the required team composition and structure in accordance with Tearfund HR policies and procedures, and the undertake required selection, recruitment and induction for support posts Responsible for registering, following up and periodically renewing process for registration of Tearfund s in-country office with appropriate government departments and banks Responsible for signing tenancy contracts for office space and facilities Ensures timely audit of all country office financial transactions and report against operations budget, as per donor or statutory requirements Security Responsible for and have the requisite security authority over all Tearfund staff and visitors to the Programme Responsible for developing and maintaining a robust country security plan and for reviewing Safety in Travel plans Provides the Security Coordinator in Teddington with information on key country security issues Health and Safety Overseeing the Health and Safety of in-country staff Required to adhere to and implement Tearfund s Health and Safety Policy as it relates to areas such as fire safety, accommodation and vehicles Ensures that health and safety incidents are reported and logged appropriately

5 PART 2 PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Country Representative - Bangladesh QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL A degree or equivalent in development, management studies or related subjects DESIRABLE Post-graduate qualification in Development and/or Management EXPERIENCE SKILLS/ ABILITIES PERSONAL QUALITIES Substantial proven ability in community development, predominantly based in a developing country Substantial proven ability in strategic planning and thinking. Significant proven ability in project management and evaluation, and in budget development and management. Significant proven leadership ability in an organisation working on development programmes or issues, and/or with church based responses addressing related community development issues Strong proven ability of successfully securing institutional funding Proven ability in leading and managing a team of people. Oral and written proficiency in the primary working language of Bangladesh Fluent and competent in written and spoken English Proven ability to gain respect of CEOs of partner organisations, institutional donors and government representatives Very good interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to work with children or vulnerable people in an appropriate and safe manner in accordance with the Tearfund Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy Committed Christian Demonstrated strong commitment to Integral Mission Self-disciplined with ability to work proactively, using own initiative Ability to work effectively in a remote line management relationship, sharing information and seeking guidance where appropriate Willingness to travel and lodge in basic conditions Proven ability working in community development in Bangladesh Proven ability of organisational development Proven ability in integral mission, in particular local church-based community initiatives Proven ability in capacity development of local partner organisations. Proven ability in financial risk management Participation in national and local advocacy forums and initiatives Proven ability in managing an office Proven ability working at senior leadership level in a development organization based in Bangladesh. Understanding of the key concepts and tools of Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction Understanding of effective church mobilisation approaches Awareness of gender and development issues Ability to develop strategies to influence public policy and undertake local and national advocacy initiatives Presentation skills Strong IT skills Understanding of and interest in international affairs Demonstrated interest and involvement in issues of justice, compassion and mercy Creative and innovative approach to work Flexible and adaptable Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability and commitment to apply

6 Demonstrates sensitivity and skills in cross cultural communication A commitment to Tearfund s Values and Beliefs Statement biblical principles prayerfully within all aspects of the role. Team player Please note: Applicants must be Bangladeshi Nationals or able to demonstrate their right to live and work in Bangladesh