Home-based/Bangladesh: Program Field Officer, South Asia

MiracleFeet is leading the way to address one of the largest causes of physical disability in the world. Along with discrimination, children living with disabilities often face neglect, poverty, and abuse. We are building a global movement to ensure every child born with clubfoot has access to life-changing treatment.

Clubfoot knows no boundaries—more than 5 million children live with the pain and stigma of untreated clubfoot globally. The passionate team at MiracleFeet brings high-quality, low-cost solutions to communities in 30+ countries where the need is most urgent. We partner with local health systems to deliver simple treatment that results in full correction of clubfoot. Treatment of clubfoot achieves much more than improved mobility; it creates a bridge to vital healthcare access and a lifetime of dignity and economic productivity for children and their families.

Our proven, scalable model is supported by a suite of custom measurement and evaluation tools developed with our partners. To date, MiracleFeet has delivered quality clubfoot treatment to more than 97,000 children in 353 clinics in 39 countries across Africa, Latin America and Asia. We invite you to learn more about our unique model and our impact here.

Our Team - Culture: 

Join our movement to work toward a world where all children born with clubfoot realize their rights to quality treatment. We are in it to end it! Our global team is made up of health professionals, social entrepreneurs, project managers, data nerds, innovators, and activists. In accordance with our values, we strive to create a collaborative, collegial, and respectful environment to ensure all staff feel valued, included, and appreciated. In all facets of our work, we celebrate creative thinking and problem-solving.

Summary: 

The Program Field Officer (PFO) will support the facilitation, development, and implementation of national-driven programs aimed at timely and equitable treatment of children with clubfoot in Bangladesh. The PFO will assist the South Asia program team in leading MiracleFeet’s Bangladesh program strengthening and scaling efforts, communicating with field partners/stakeholders, and reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring MiracleFeet-supported clubfoot treatment initiatives. The responsibilities of the PFO will include staying informed about relevant issues, trends, and policy developments related to clubfoot and public health; establishing and nurturing relationships with other key stakeholders, particularly partners; and participating in stakeholder collaborations. Additionally, the PFO will participate in cross-programmatic and organization-wide activities. The PFO will report to the Senior Program Field Officer (SPFO), South Asia, and collaborate closely with the rest of the program management team. The position is based in Bangladesh.

Essential Functions: 

Program Development, Monitoring, and Strategic Planning: 

• Support MiracleFeet’s expansion efforts in Bangladesh while supporting the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of program and partner activities.
• Support in developing and advancing partnerships and assisting in growing MiracleFeet’s network of strategic allies in the region.
• Strengthening relationships with project partners, providing programmatic assistance, appreciative coaching, and empathy.
• Facilitate, conduct, and maintain due diligence in sourcing, screening, selecting, evaluating, and strengthening existing and potential partners.
• Guide partners to be sustainable and impactful in their day-to-day work and to thrive beyond MiracleFeet's funding while promoting advocacy activities with key government leaders and other decision makers.
• Ensure that clubfoot programs are designed and implemented in alignment with MiracleFeet’s core values, and in line with the RunFree2030 Global Plan.
• Meaningfully and actively support MiracleFeet organization-wide activities, events, and campaigns to advance the treatment of clubfoot.
• Together with the Senior Program Field Officer provide on-going support and capacity building to partners and provide direction and guidance in accordance with MiracleFeet’s organizational priorities and strategic approach
• Lead in developing plans with Bangladesh partners to ensure growth, quality, and sustainability in all programmatic activities, including guiding partners in the development and implementation of their scopes of work, budgets, work plans, and grant agreements.
• Work closely with Bangladesh partners to develop plans to further improve quality of treatment as well as outreach, identification and referral processes, and treatment compliance.
• Contribute to the integration of clubfoot into the public health systems of the Bangladesh country programs while supporting the strengthening of health systems through activities such as identifying opportunities for workforce development, information systems integration, and access to services.
• Assist partners in data-driven decision making through analysis and interpretation of program outcomes utilizing innovative tools such as Salesforce, and CommCare.
• Provide support to and work closely with Application Systems Analyst and support efforts in data collection and utilization for decision-making.
• Provide programmatic support to partners to achieve Key Performance Indicators embraced by MiracleFeet and Global Clubfoot Initiative.
• Advise partners on best practice approaches, information on organizational effectiveness, governance, leadership, and strategic planning as appropriate.
• Review partners’ financial reports to ensure alignment with reported program activities and plans.

Contribute to General Program Management Knowledge: 

• Collaborate with other members of Programs Team to develop and implement best practices in public health, clubfoot management, including parent education, outreach, and advocacy.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of relevant literature, articles, events, convening, and trending news relevant to clubfoot treatment and expansion in Bangladesh & beyond
• Under the guidance of the Senior Program Field Officer and in collaboration with the Programs Team, develop, refine, and implement MiracleFeet's organizational priorities and strategic approaches.
• Monitor developments in the public health field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities in alignment with MiracleFeet's Operating Plan.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external parties to facilitate regional and thematic knowledge-exchange to promote learning among partners and clubfoot champions in the region.
• Work collaboratively with other MiracleFeet team members and partners on cross-program projects, such as development of conference presentations, fundraising, and support for general programs' initiatives.
• Work to advocate and support the implementation of MiracleFeet innovation projects in compliance with each country partner’s national policy or relevant guidelines.
• Participate in the advancement of organization-wide initiatives, including working groups or task forces.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have a graduate degree in public health, social development, international development, child development, or other related fields.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in program management is required, ideally in public health, child protection, or child-oriented development programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with government supported initiatives and in partners capacity strengthening and mentoring, as well as the experience leading advocacy initiatives
• Proficiency in English & Bengali is required
• Knowledge of the public health context in Bangladesh and Asia is a plus.
• Ability to travel (up to 30% of the time)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong Bangladeshi-based network (in global health, human rights, child protection, or similar), as well as the gravitas and skills to engage key high-level stakeholders.
• Clear alignment with MiracleFeet’s approach and organizational values, including a deep capacity to work with and for national initiatives to facilitate the sustainable treatment of clubfoot in Asia.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with public health systems, and communities in Bangladesh and beyond using participatory approaches.
• Experience in grants proposal preparation working on USAID-funded projects
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ample proven experience preparing reports, concept notes and other documentation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret program data, use data to drive decision-making and share that information to multiple audiences.
• Ability to understand and manage the power differential in the funder-partner relationship and to handle all relationships with humility and respect.
• An open, analytical, critical thinking mindset as well as a keen interest in learning.

Salary/Benefits: 

• Please note that this is a remote position based in Bangladesh.
• Applicants must already reside and have appropriate work permit for Bangladesh. Please note that MiracleFeet is unable to sponsor employment visas.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• The position is on a contract basis. MiracleFeet will not be offering a US-based employment contract.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your detailed cover letter and resume (in English) here.

Once you submit your application, you should receive a notification confirming your materials were received. If you do not receive this automatic message, please contact emeka.onuoha@miraclefeet.org. We also recommend you add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us. Please no phone calls. Applications will be accepted until July 31st, 2024, or until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is late September.

Encouraging Applicants of All Backgrounds: 

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. No matter one’s background, the new Program Field Officer, South Asiamust value and advocate for inclusion and equity.

MiracleFeet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. MiracleFeet is proud of our organizational values of collaboration, ambition, integrity, and justice, and expects staff to demonstrate these values in all behaviors and professional interactions.

For additional information, refer to our website: www.miraclefeet.org