Deputy Project Manager, Market Linkage, FSSL, HCMP
Job Description
Title: Deputy Project Manager, Market Linkage, FSSL, HCMP
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: --
Location: Cox's Bazar (Maheshkhali, Pekua)
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency
Published: 11 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration (BBA/MBA)/ Development Studies/Agriculture/Fisheries/ Livestock or other relevant disciplines.
∎ Priority will be given to candidates with proven experience in market development.
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration (BBA/MBA)/ Development Studies/Agriculture/Fisheries/ Livestock or other relevant disciplines.
∎ Priority will be given to candidates with proven experience in market development.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Academic knowledge in Agriculture/Fisheries/Livestock, Development Studies, Business Administration or relevant subject
∎ Good communication skill
∎ Computer Skill
∎ Budget preparation and Report writing
∎ Understanding of Organizational Culture & Values
∎ Academic knowledge in Agriculture/Fisheries/Livestock, Development Studies, Business Administration or relevant subject
∎ Good communication skill
∎ Computer Skill
∎ Budget preparation and Report writing
∎ Understanding of Organizational Culture & Values
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide technical and management support in the organizational development of the aggregation center/collection center and team management to ensure effective project implementation
∎ Lead the market linkage team to develop and implement market systems to support sustainable rural economic growth
∎ Establish and manage aggregation centers, ensuring their effective operation and alignment with project goals
∎ Coordinate with stakeholders to improve value chains and promote inclusive market systems development. Build and strengthen market linkages, particularly with WFP-supported initiatives such as Fresh Food Corners (FFC)
∎ Monitor and evaluate the performance of aggregation centers and market linkages to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and project KPIs
∎ Prepare comprehensive project implementation plans, including monthly budget breakdowns and budget tracking systems
∎ Conduct regular market visits, monitor prices, and develop price charts to guide market interventions. Identify relevant market actors and potential enterprises, assess markets, and create detailed value chain maps
∎ Develop and implement market linkage plans that connect pre-identified buyers with producers or suppliers
∎ Identify and address challenges within the marketing system, taking proactive measures to resolve issues effectively
∎ Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule
∎ Perform risk assessments and implement risk management strategies to minimize project-related risks. Track and evaluate project performance to ensure the successful completion of both short- and long-term goals
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so
∎ The Deputy Project Manager will provide comprehensive management and technical support to ensure the effective implementation of projects, with a focus on strengthening market linkages and supply chains. The role emphasizes fostering continuous coordination and collaboration with the private sector and other relevant stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive sustainable rural economic growth.
∎ Provide technical and management support in the organizational development of the aggregation center/collection center and team management to ensure effective project implementation
∎ Lead the market linkage team to develop and implement market systems to support sustainable rural economic growth
∎ Establish and manage aggregation centers, ensuring their effective operation and alignment with project goals
∎ Coordinate with stakeholders to improve value chains and promote inclusive market systems development. Build and strengthen market linkages, particularly with WFP-supported initiatives such as Fresh Food Corners (FFC)
∎ Monitor and evaluate the performance of aggregation centers and market linkages to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and project KPIs
∎ Prepare comprehensive project implementation plans, including monthly budget breakdowns and budget tracking systems
∎ Conduct regular market visits, monitor prices, and develop price charts to guide market interventions. Identify relevant market actors and potential enterprises, assess markets, and create detailed value chain maps
∎ Develop and implement market linkage plans that connect pre-identified buyers with producers or suppliers
∎ Identify and address challenges within the marketing system, taking proactive measures to resolve issues effectively
∎ Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule
∎ Perform risk assessments and implement risk management strategies to minimize project-related risks. Track and evaluate project performance to ensure the successful completion of both short- and long-term goals
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Medical allowance
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Health & Wellness Facility
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave and
∎ Others as per Organisation policy
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Health & Wellness Facility
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave and
∎ Others as per Organisation policy
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Maheshkhali, Pekua)
Read Before Apply:
BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.
Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.
Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
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∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
