Job Description

OFFICER-PARTNERSHIP AND

INNOVATION, ASTHA

We are a leading organisation for the implementation of international development


projects. We promote inclusive economic, social and ecological development to make an effective


contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies.


Swisscontact was established in 1959 as an


independent foundation by notable figures from the


worlds of commerce and science in Switzerland. It is


exclusively involved in international development


co-operation and has carried out its own and


mandated projects since 1961. Based in Zurich,


Swisscontact currently employs over 1,400 staff


worldwide and manages 136 projects in 40 countries


on behalf of public and private donors.


Swisscontact's working principles include inclusive


systems development, learning culture, evidence-

based adaptive management, and engaging private


sector. In addition, the organisation's sustainability


criteria comprise of gender equality and social


inclusion, financial capability, environmental


responsibility, and good governance.




As an initiative to support Bangladesh in reaching the


target of ensuring quality healthcare services at rural


communities, Swisscontactis implementing the


ASTHA (Achieving Sustainability Towards Healthcare


Access) project. The project facilitates the


development and integration of Community


Paramedic services in rural Bangladesh. This project


is financed by Novartis International AG, Laguna


Foundation, Evi Diethelm-Winteler-Stiftung among


other donors. It is part of the Swisscontact


Development Programme, co-financed by the Swiss


Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the


Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).




ASTHA is now in its Phase III and operates in 12


districts, namely, Bogura, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari,


Rangpur,Dinajpur and Gaibandha in the north,


Moulvibajar, Sunamganj and Sylhet in the north-

east, and Barguna, Barisal, and Patuakhali in the


south. Phase III started in January 2023 and will


continue till December 2026.





•Swisscontact is inviting applications from development•

•professionals, willing to be a part of ASTHA team as the•

•Officer-Partnership and Innovation.•

Position: Officer-Partnership and Innovation.


Employment start: As soon as possible.


Contract duration: 1 year initially; the contract may be


extended based on performance.


Place of work: Dhaka, Bangladesh with regular visits to


field locations


Reporting Structure: The incumbent will report to


the Senior Manager- Intervention Portfolio.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities

• Support the team in scoping partnerships with

relevant public, private and academia service


providers, e.g., new training institutes, e-health


platforms, pharmaceutical companies, for enhancing


knowledge, skills and business opportunities of


Community Paramedics.
• Develop Concept Notes, Terms of References (ToRs),

Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), and other


necessary documents required for contracting


consultants, partners, vendors etc.
• Facilitate technology providers and other private

sector healthcare providers in preparing incentivised


business models to enhance CP service provision


(e.g., effective referrals to doctors, hospitals, etc.)


and Continuing Medical Education.
• Lead scale up of e-learning platform among

Community Paramedic Training Institutes
• Organise and coordinate meetings, seminars,

knowledge events, as and when required, to discuss


project's sustainable and scalable scopes, business


models, leverages, etc.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program

implementation, follow-up with employed graduates


and meet partners /associates /beneficiaries /


stakeholders.
• Check and verify bills/invoices that comes from field

offices and partners.
• Conduct any other task mutually agreed with the

supervisor.
Communication and Reporting

• Assist communication team to develop and/or edit,

update communication materials (case


studies/success stories on beneficiaries) for internal


and external distribution, and broadcasting


partnerships-related news.
• Assist the team in writing reports and proposals on a

regular basis.
Skills and experience

Core

• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative

settings while also able to function independently;
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and to

prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication both in

Bangla and English.
• Understanding of e-learning platform and blended

learning approaches
• Ability to communicate clearly with project

beneficiaries and other target groups.
• Trustworthiness, integrity and respect towards

Swisscontact' s core values.
• Awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity

(including sensitivity towards differently able people);
• Curiosity to learn and acquire knowledge from vastly

different sources.
Technical

• Graduate in Business/Economics/Development

Studies/Statistics/IT or other relevant disciplines of


Social Science.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience

in National and/or international development


organisations/projects/programmes and familiar


with partnership management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

applications.



Physical Demands

Field visits play a large part in the incumbent's activities;


as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and


able to take part in such activities as and when needed


and sometimes within short notice.


Working Conditions and Environment

This will be applicable according to the Swisscontact Staff


Manual.





Application details:

Please email your detailed CV along with a cover letter


(elaborating your competencies for the position and


expected salary) to bd.recruitment@swisscontact.org


addressing Head of Business Administration, Swisscontact


Bangladesh.


Please mention the exact title of the position applied to in


the "subject" line of your email. Applications must be


submitted on or before 27th July 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for

final selection process.

•Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. We •

•strongly encourage female professionals to apply. •

For further information please visit

https://www.swisscontact.org/en/projects/astha