Consortium Coordinator | International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Responsibilities & Context

  • Country: Bangladesh
  • Job Title: Consortium Coordinator
  • Department: Consortium
  • Contract length: Till March 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
  • Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar Office
  • Reporting to: Deputy Director Programs
  • Expected Start Date: At Earliest

Program Brief
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

The IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since the IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Recently IRC has also introduced two new programs: Protection Rule of Law (PRoL) and Education. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC will grow over time its geographic coverage within Cox’s bazar and to other parts of the country, thus expand its’ networks and partnerships around emergency preparedness and response work, reach beyond the Rohingya refugees, also targeting the vulnerable host groups in Cox’s Bazar and other parts of Bangladesh.

Requirements

Education: Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Development/ Social Studies/ Management/ Humanitarian studies or related field

Experience: At least 8 years

Additional Requirements

  • Experience managing multi-sectoral programs with preferably health, nutrition and protection
  • For master’s degree holder, at least 8 years of relevant experience with direct management of the development and implementation of programs in complex humanitarian and development settings; In case of Bachelor’s degree holder, the experience requirement will be 10 years
  • Previous strong experience working in a consortium structure at coordination level preferably in Cox’s Bazar
  • Experience in managing US grants preferably BPRM will be an advantage
  • Excellent organizational and program management experience, including with staff work plans, budget management and monitoring and evaluation
  • Demonstrated understanding of gender-responsive program cycle management, clients’ responsiveness
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, coordination and networking skills
  • Experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff and partners
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to handle pressure and improve
  • Good understanding and experience in dealing with GoB’s architecture in Bangladesh preferably in Rohingya crises and host community
  • Highly developed influencing, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively
  • Excellent English and Bangla language communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills; excellent command over MS office
  • Strong commitment to IRC’s mission, purpose and values
  • Strong verbal communication in English Skill