Global Platform Manager Bangladesh

Global Platform Manager Bangladesh
Application deadline: 20 March 2015
Do you have solid experience with establishing a new project, as well as with empowering
training in the development sector? Do you have the drive, will and insight to build up a
creative and innovative training hub? – then you might be our first Global Platform
Manager in Bangladesh!
Training4Change and the Global Platform concept
The Global Platforms (GPs) are a global network of youth training hubs for empowerment
and activism. The key mandate of GPs is to equip youth with the confidence, knowledge
and skills to be active citizens and to engage with decision-makers. The first GPs started in
Tanzania and Denmark in 2009 and as of present has expanded to 10 training centres in
Kenya, Palestine, Jordan, Myanmar, Nepal, El Salvador, Ghana and Bangladesh. The
platforms are founded on experiential and participatory learning techniques that have
evolved through inspiration from great educational thinkers like Paulo Freire and John
Dewey. The GPs are an extension of ActionAid’s strong experience providing formal and
non-formal training using participatory methods
Please read more about global platforms here: http://www.globalplatforms.org/
About Global Platform Bangladesh and ActionAid Bangladesh
ActionAid (AA) is a federation with 40 national members. AAB has been working in the
country for over 30 years in strengthening the capacity and empowering individuals and
collectives, especially, of the marginalised and most vulnerable so that they can attain
justice and dignity.
The GP in Bangladesh has been established very recently, and is anticipated to commence
providing various training sessions as of 1st June 2015. The overall goal of GP Bangladesh is
to ensure that adolescents and young people are empowered to occupy leadership
positions, and act as agents of social change in their communities. The capacity
development hub will further provide support to strengthening the space for youth
dialogue, provide capacity development for adolescents and youth especially in rural
communities, generate a centre for research, knowledge and innovation and support AAB’s
programmes.
Every year, approximately 4000 volunteers and professionals are trained at our Global
Platforms. As the Manager at the Global Platform you will be part of a team of
approximately 100 employees around the worlds at our Global Platforms in Denmark,
Nepal, Myanmar, El Salvador, Jordan, Ghana, Mt. Kenya, Nairobi, Jordan and Palestine.
Other new platforms are under development and expected to open in the near future.
For more information go to http://www.globalplatforms.org/
About the job
As a Manager at Global Platform Bangladesh you will be responsible for establishing the
Global platform through partnerships and network, communication about and branding of
the Platform, establish the GP team and running the platform on a day to day basis.
Project Management:
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Develop annual and quarterly work plans, budgets for the GP
Provide guidance and support to development of project concept notes, proposals that
focus on youth engagement
Overall guidance and support to ensuring training quality, effectiveness and
contextualising to Bangladesh and the region
Facilitate Steering Committee meeting preparations with AAB Youth Programme Team
Maintain regular contact with line managers in AAB and AADK
Supervision and management of the GP Team
Strategic management
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Develop strategic partnerships and networks with (I)NGO/UN and related institutions, to
promote GP Business modalities and also contribute to AAB’s youth engagement
Maintain strong working relationship with AAB to ensure that GP is proactive and can
facilitate as required capacity development for partners especially outside of Dhaka
Identify potential partners in the country/region with whom longer term programme
partnerships can be developed
Financial management
You will be responsible for the financial integrity of the platform including:
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Developing annual budgets for income and expenditure
Monthly accounting of actual expenses and incomes
Quarterly reporting for acquittal and funds disbursement
Reporting to ActionAid Bangladesh and ActionAid Denmark
Oversee the Platforms local financial management systems in accordance with ActionAid
Bangladesh Finance procedures
You will be lined managed by the Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh.
Your professional profile
1. You have a relevant advanced university degree paired with a minimum of 5 years’
experience in programme management, development cooperation, youth programmes
& campaigns preferably with an international, multilateral or public organisation
2. You are experienced in networking, negotiating partner agreements and managing day
to day relations with strategic partners
3. You have past experience in peer to peer learning, participatory training methods and
action research is desirable
4. You are fluent in English
5. You might have experience from Bangladesh, other Global Platforms or the region
6. You have experience from international assignments and working in intercultural
contexts
7. Experience in and understanding of youth, governance, people-cantered development,
politics of development, civil society would be an advantage
Your personal profile
1. You have strong analytical skills and good political judgment
2. Ability to work under pressure, and handle multiple tasks without compromising quality,
team spirit and contribute to positive work relationships
3. Flexibility and highly developed problem solving skills
4. Excellent team player with solid integrity and professionalism
Employment Conditions
AADK and Global Platform Bangladesh offers
Contract starts as soon as possible – running for one year with possibility of extension. This
is extremely unique opportunity to help grow a newly established Global Platform.
Monthly salary: DKK 18.141, subject to local tax
Pension: 10% of the salary.
Please see further on employment conditions in our manual found here:
http://www.ms.dk/sites/default/files/filarkiv/dokumenter/gp_staffterms_and_conditions_manual_2014.pdf
Application
Deadline: 20 March 2015
First interviews will be held 30th of March and second interviews 8th of April, further steps
in the process will be informed should you be invited for interviewing. Should you have any
questions, please forward them to Mette Marie Yde to myd@ms.dk
As we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system, please use
the link/button below:
Link to the online application
In AADK we believe in diversity and equal opportunities for both men and women. We encourage everybody
to apply to any posted position regardless gender, cultural and ethnic background. ActionAid Denmark
works for just and democratic governance and empowerment of the world’s poorest. We are affiliated with
ActionAid International. Together, we fight poverty in more than 40 countries.