Name of the Position: Programme Officer (Centre Management)
Number of Position: One (1)
Type of Appointment: Contractual
Position Opening date: Immediately

Qualification & Competencies:

• Masters in Computer Science/ ICT/ Social Science ;
• Minimum one (01) year experience in any development/ research/educational organisation/private enterprise;
• Advanced Skills in using ICT applications (office package both Bangla and English, Internet, e-mail);
• Skills in drafting reports both in Bangla and English;
• Experience in managing independent programme;
• Experience in supervising a small group;
• Experience in field visit;
• Excellent communication skills both in Bangla and English;

Job Description:

• Design expansion plan of the project including new learning opportunities, e.g., ICT based general education, collaborative learning programs, internet based education etc;
• Organize continuous improvement of curriculum and learning tools for the teachers and students in Bangla;
• Get involved in location selection of education institutions (computer literacy centre: CLC) in rural areas;
• Manage agreements with school authorities;
• Manage computer lab set up in rural educational institutions;
• Manage training of teacher at head office and rural educational institutions;
• Manage trouble shooting of the computers and peripherals in CLCs;
• Manage inauguration of CLCs in selected schools;
• Monitor progress of sessions in CLCs and enrolment of students;
• Monitor teachers’ performance and take corrective measures when necessary;
• Manage relationship with programme partners;
• Prepare progress report and submit to relevant authorities;
• Promote CLP in national and international media;
• Any other activities relevant to successful implementation of the project;
  

Required Traits:

Methodical
Quality focused
Ability to work under stress and net deadline
Thorough and detail-oriented
Quick learner
Self-starter and not exceedingly dependent on other people. But at the same time, good team player.
Able to follow requirements. But at the same time, resourceful and exercise good judgment in unexpected circumstances.
Ability to guide and teach new skills to subordinates
Not shy to ask questions for clarification

Starting Salary: BDT.12425 + other admissible benefits

Working Area: Dhaka, with occasional field visit