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PREPARATION GUIDE FOR THE TEAM LEADER – ECONOMIC ACCELERATION AND RESILIENCE FOR NEET (EARN) PROJECT
CARE Bangladesh, Dhaka
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1. KNOW THE ORGANISATION AND THE PROJECT
- Study CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, values and recent annual reports.
- Review CARE’s global gender, climate‑change and youth strategies; note how they are applied in Bangladesh.
- Understand the EARN project’s objectives, target groups (NEET youth, especially women), geographic coverage (rural & semi‑urban), and its Social Norms (SN) approach.
- Familiarise yourself with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) under the Ministry of Youth and Sports – its structure, key contacts, policies and past programmes.
- Read the World Bank’s guidelines for the project and any relevant donor agreements.
2. EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Ensure you have a Master’s degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Women’s Studies, or a related field.
- Refresh core concepts: gender mainstreaming, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), climate‑smart development, youth livelihoods, and social‑norms theory.
- Review research methods for baseline, midline and endline surveys; learn tools for qualitative gender analysis and participatory gender audits.
3. CORE COMPETENCIES TO STRENGTHEN
a) STRATEGIC & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP (35 % of role)
- Practice developing SN strategies that address mobility restrictions, stereotypes and cultural barriers.
- Draft sample GESI guidelines for Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), Youth Training Centres (YTCs) and On‑the‑Job Skills Programs (OTSP).
- Align these drafts with Bangladesh’s National Gender Policies, World Bank requirements and CARE’s global standards.
b) PARTNERSHIP BUILDING & COMMUNICATION (20 % of role)
- Map key stakeholders: ministries, local government (Union Parishads), NGOs, private sector partners and community groups.
- Prepare a stakeholder‑engagement plan that includes regular coordination meetings, joint trainings and communication of SN messages.
- Design sample communication materials (posters, radio scripts, social‑media posts) that target gender‑equitable norms.
c) INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (20 % of role)
- Identify capacity gaps in DYD, SPs, LGED and BOU regarding gender‑responsive and climate‑smart programming.
- Build a 3‑day training curriculum on gender‑responsive curricula, climate‑resilient livelihoods and SN change techniques.
- Practice facilitating a mock training session for field staff.
d) MONITORING, EVALUATION & KNOWLEDGE SHARING (15 % of role)
- Familiarise yourself with CARE’s MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) framework.
- Create a simple logical framework (Logframe) linking SN, GESI, climate resilience and youth employment outcomes.
- Practice preparing concise progress bulletins and a lessons‑learned brief.
e) SAFEGUARDING, RISK MANAGEMENT & GRIEVANCE REDRESS (10 % of role)
- Review CARE’s Code of Conduct, GBV/SEA/SH policies and the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) procedures.
- Draft a flow‑chart for handling GBV/SEA complaints at community, district and national levels.
- Conduct a quick risk‑assessment exercise for field visits (security, health, climate).
4. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS TO COMMUNICATE
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in NGOs or development agencies with a focus on gender mainstreaming, skills development and climate‑change programmes.
- Minimum 10 years in a senior team‑leader or programme‑manager role; prepare specific examples of managing multi‑partner projects, budgets of US$ X million, and staff of 20 + people.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing gender audits, SN interventions, and climate‑smart livelihood initiatives.
- Experience with youth‑targeted projects, especially those addressing NEET populations, will be a strong plus.
- Proven record of liaising with government ministries, donors (World Bank, bilateral agencies) and private‑sector partners.
5. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PREPARATION
- Review CARE’s financial policies, donor compliance requirements and the NGOAB (National Board) guidelines.
- Practice preparing budget forecasts, expenditure tracking sheets and financial variance analyses.
- Draft a sample quarterly financial report including narrative explanations for variances.
6. LANGUAGE & DOCUMENTATION SKILLS
- Polish both Bangla and English writing; prepare a short policy brief (≈ 500 words) on integrating SN approaches into youth vocational training.
- Practice data‑analysis using Excel or SPSS: calculate gender‑disaggregated indicators such as enrollment rates, completion rates, and income gains.
- Create templates for meeting minutes, stakeholder memoranda and progress dashboards.
7. PRE‑INTERVIEW ACTIONS
- Update your CV to reflect the required 15 years of experience, highlighting gender‑mainstreaming, SN, climate‑resilience and youth work.
- Draft a cover letter that links each qualification in the job description to a concrete achievement from your past work.
- Prepare a 10‑minute presentation on “Strategic Integration of Social Norms Change and Climate‑Smart Skills Development for NEET Women in Bangladesh”.
- Anticipate behavioural questions (e.g., “Describe a time you managed a conflict between a donor and a government partner”) and STAR‑format answers.
8. ON‑THE‑JOB READINESS
- Arrange a pre‑departure briefing on CARE’s safety and security policy; note the requirement for up to 40 % travel and field presence.
- Obtain any necessary vaccinations, travel insurance and a valid passport.
- Familiarise yourself with the local context of the districts where EARN will be implemented (social‑norms dynamics, climate vulnerabilities, youth labour market).
9. CONTINUOUS LEARNING
- Enrol in a short online course on gender‑responsive budgeting (e.g., UN Women).
- Attend webinars on climate‑smart livelihoods and youth employment trends in South Asia.
- Join CARE’s internal learning platform (if accessible) to review past project case studies on SN and GESI.
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By systematically covering the areas above you will be well‑prepared to demonstrate the technical expertise, strategic vision and leadership capacity required for the Team Leader position on the EARN project. Good luck!
CARE Bangladesh, Dhaka
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1. KNOW THE ORGANISATION AND THE PROJECT
- Study CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, values and recent annual reports.
- Review CARE’s global gender, climate‑change and youth strategies; note how they are applied in Bangladesh.
- Understand the EARN project’s objectives, target groups (NEET youth, especially women), geographic coverage (rural & semi‑urban), and its Social Norms (SN) approach.
- Familiarise yourself with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) under the Ministry of Youth and Sports – its structure, key contacts, policies and past programmes.
- Read the World Bank’s guidelines for the project and any relevant donor agreements.
2. EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Ensure you have a Master’s degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Women’s Studies, or a related field.
- Refresh core concepts: gender mainstreaming, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), climate‑smart development, youth livelihoods, and social‑norms theory.
- Review research methods for baseline, midline and endline surveys; learn tools for qualitative gender analysis and participatory gender audits.
3. CORE COMPETENCIES TO STRENGTHEN
a) STRATEGIC & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP (35 % of role)
- Practice developing SN strategies that address mobility restrictions, stereotypes and cultural barriers.
- Draft sample GESI guidelines for Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), Youth Training Centres (YTCs) and On‑the‑Job Skills Programs (OTSP).
- Align these drafts with Bangladesh’s National Gender Policies, World Bank requirements and CARE’s global standards.
b) PARTNERSHIP BUILDING & COMMUNICATION (20 % of role)
- Map key stakeholders: ministries, local government (Union Parishads), NGOs, private sector partners and community groups.
- Prepare a stakeholder‑engagement plan that includes regular coordination meetings, joint trainings and communication of SN messages.
- Design sample communication materials (posters, radio scripts, social‑media posts) that target gender‑equitable norms.
c) INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (20 % of role)
- Identify capacity gaps in DYD, SPs, LGED and BOU regarding gender‑responsive and climate‑smart programming.
- Build a 3‑day training curriculum on gender‑responsive curricula, climate‑resilient livelihoods and SN change techniques.
- Practice facilitating a mock training session for field staff.
d) MONITORING, EVALUATION & KNOWLEDGE SHARING (15 % of role)
- Familiarise yourself with CARE’s MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) framework.
- Create a simple logical framework (Logframe) linking SN, GESI, climate resilience and youth employment outcomes.
- Practice preparing concise progress bulletins and a lessons‑learned brief.
e) SAFEGUARDING, RISK MANAGEMENT & GRIEVANCE REDRESS (10 % of role)
- Review CARE’s Code of Conduct, GBV/SEA/SH policies and the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) procedures.
- Draft a flow‑chart for handling GBV/SEA complaints at community, district and national levels.
- Conduct a quick risk‑assessment exercise for field visits (security, health, climate).
4. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS TO COMMUNICATE
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in NGOs or development agencies with a focus on gender mainstreaming, skills development and climate‑change programmes.
- Minimum 10 years in a senior team‑leader or programme‑manager role; prepare specific examples of managing multi‑partner projects, budgets of US$ X million, and staff of 20 + people.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing gender audits, SN interventions, and climate‑smart livelihood initiatives.
- Experience with youth‑targeted projects, especially those addressing NEET populations, will be a strong plus.
- Proven record of liaising with government ministries, donors (World Bank, bilateral agencies) and private‑sector partners.
5. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PREPARATION
- Review CARE’s financial policies, donor compliance requirements and the NGOAB (National Board) guidelines.
- Practice preparing budget forecasts, expenditure tracking sheets and financial variance analyses.
- Draft a sample quarterly financial report including narrative explanations for variances.
6. LANGUAGE & DOCUMENTATION SKILLS
- Polish both Bangla and English writing; prepare a short policy brief (≈ 500 words) on integrating SN approaches into youth vocational training.
- Practice data‑analysis using Excel or SPSS: calculate gender‑disaggregated indicators such as enrollment rates, completion rates, and income gains.
- Create templates for meeting minutes, stakeholder memoranda and progress dashboards.
7. PRE‑INTERVIEW ACTIONS
- Update your CV to reflect the required 15 years of experience, highlighting gender‑mainstreaming, SN, climate‑resilience and youth work.
- Draft a cover letter that links each qualification in the job description to a concrete achievement from your past work.
- Prepare a 10‑minute presentation on “Strategic Integration of Social Norms Change and Climate‑Smart Skills Development for NEET Women in Bangladesh”.
- Anticipate behavioural questions (e.g., “Describe a time you managed a conflict between a donor and a government partner”) and STAR‑format answers.
8. ON‑THE‑JOB READINESS
- Arrange a pre‑departure briefing on CARE’s safety and security policy; note the requirement for up to 40 % travel and field presence.
- Obtain any necessary vaccinations, travel insurance and a valid passport.
- Familiarise yourself with the local context of the districts where EARN will be implemented (social‑norms dynamics, climate vulnerabilities, youth labour market).
9. CONTINUOUS LEARNING
- Enrol in a short online course on gender‑responsive budgeting (e.g., UN Women).
- Attend webinars on climate‑smart livelihoods and youth employment trends in South Asia.
- Join CARE’s internal learning platform (if accessible) to review past project case studies on SN and GESI.
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By systematically covering the areas above you will be well‑prepared to demonstrate the technical expertise, strategic vision and leadership capacity required for the Team Leader position on the EARN project. Good luck!
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