Regional Coordinator - USAID’s Fight Slavery and Trafficking-In-Persons

POSITION TITLE: Regional Coordinator (Winrock Grade 7) LOCATION: Khulna and Barishal division (stationed in Jashore) STATUS: Full-time; contingent upon continuation of donor funding REPORTS TO: Senior Manager-Prosecution, FSTIP Winrock International is a non-profit organization that works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock strengthens the capacity of women, children, youth, and civil society organizations to actively participate in local and national development and transform their societies. Winrock International is implementing in Bangladesh a five-year USAID-funded counter-human trafficking project entitled “USAID’s Fight Slavery and Trafficking-In-Persons” (FSTIP) Activity. The goal of FSTIP is to 1) Enhance the systems, capacity, and sustainability of justice sector actors and institutions. 2) Prevent human rights violations and increase awareness of trafficking in persons (TIP) and Child Marriage (CM); and 3) Strengthen the protection of TIP and CM victims. POSITION SUMMARY: The Regional Coordinator (RC) is responsible for coordinating with the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection activities, implemented by the implementing partners in Jashore, Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jhinaidah, and Barishal regions. S/he will also coordinate with local government officials and counter-trafficking committees in targeted geographic locations. The coordinator facilitates monthly counter-trafficking committee coordination meetings; leads the development and tracking of monthly district implementation plans with the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection Managers, and CM and Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialists, MERL Manager, and implementing NGO partners; supports training and engagement of peer leaders and ANIRBAN members in planning and activities; and provides monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support and input into MEL planning and indicator tracking. The RC will assist the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection Managers to prepare quarterly, annual, and other reports. This is a local/national position and is not eligible for international allowances. Specific responsibilities include: Provides technical support to the partners’ staff which includes (is not limited to) information gathering, MIS entry, and ensuring data quality from the original source to the reporting process. Ensures coordination with the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection Managers and timely implementation of NGO activities in assigned districts. Coordinates with local government officials and facilitates monthly child trafficking committing and child marriage prevention committee coordination in assigned districts. Leads development and tracking of monthly district implementation plans with the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection Managers, CM and GESI Specialists, MERL Manager, and implementing NGO partners. Supports training and engagement of peer leaders and ANIRBAN members in planning and activities. Assists the Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection Managers and CM Specialists in developing Terms of Reference (TORs) for consultants. Contributes to program strategy and assists in developing program communications and reporting on the project’s achievements. Assists in designing training sessions and facilitating relevant sessions for key stakeholders. Provides MEL support and input into MEL plan and indicator tracking. Qualifications: Bachelor’s level degree required in social science (Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Development Studies) from a reputable university. Work Experience: Minimum of four years' experience in a similar position for international development projects, preferably with USAID. Solid knowledge of human trafficking, child marriage, gender-based violence, and safe migration-related issues. Good knowledge of NGO activities in the area of human trafficking, child marriage, and safe migration in the Khulna and Barishal divisions. Experience managing and monitoring NGO activities in the area of human trafficking and child marriage. Experience developing program communications and reports on human trafficking and child marriage activities. Experience conducting training activities for senior officials. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and in a multicultural environment. Experience developing and managing subgrants. Familiarity with the USAID Democracy, Rights, and Governance portfolio is strongly preferred. Skills: Fluent in Bangla and English. Microsoft Office Skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and in a multicultural environment. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and manage multiple competing priorities and activities. Ability to travel frequently to project areas (Khulna and Barishal Divisions). Please apply to the link below with your CV and a minimum three references and a cover letter in English. The deadline for submission of applications is September 18, 2023. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Only qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization. All interested candidates shall submit their CV clicking this Link with salary expectations. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization