BRAC University is the highest ranked private university in Bangladesh according to QS Asian University Rankings. We are searching for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Program Officer.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic, technical, and programmatic oversight for the development and implementation of programs
- Develop evaluation tools to ensure program effectiveness improvement methods; analyze results and recommend appropriate action
- Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives
- Actively work in program development, work plan development, presentation and tracking, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, program development, materials development, and knowledge management
- Work in close coordination with the Director to ensure quality implementation of programs
- Operate with a high level of independent action in developing work plans, liaising with internal and external offices regarding the implementation of programs, and monitoring and evaluation of overall office activities
- Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the authority
- Help research potential collaboration and leverage opportunities in multiple universities
- Assist with specific planning-related tasks such as research and drafting of background material
Requirements:
- Master's degree social sciences, political science, English, media studies, development studies, or a related field
- At least 8 years of professional experience including minimum 3 years in office management
- Well-developed oral and written ability
- Advanced proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and cover new roles/requirements at short notice
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Experience in customer service will be a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Reliable with patience and professionalism
Job Location:
BRAC University, Dhaka
Salary & Benefits:
Salary and benefits are as per BRACU rules. However, higher initial terms may be admissible for deserving candidates having long experience and higher qualification.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online through www.bracu.ac.bd/about/get-involved on or before 13 March 2018. Any attempt to influence the selection process unethically will disqualify the candidate’s application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.