Head of Project Management Unit

Job Description

Title: Head of Project Management Unit

Company Name: Oxfam

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

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Published: 2026-02-16

Application Deadline: 2026-02-28

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Responsibilities & Context:

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in leading project management portfolios with strong donor compliance, risk management, and grant governance responsibilities?

Do you have experience in developing and implementing partnership strategies, including partner assessment, engagement, and capacity strengthening plans?

Do you have experience in leading teams through change management, managing complex operational challenges, and supporting organizational strategy delivery at senior level?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

The role:

• Oxfam in Bangladesh is looking for a Head of the Project Management Unit (PMU) to provide strategic leadership for the overall national portfolio of restricted grants, ensuring high-quality project management, donor compliance, risk mitigation, and effective partnership delivery.

• The role will lead the PMU team to strengthen grant management systems, develop and track Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), oversee program and financial monitoring of partners, maintain a robust project archive, and ensure regular coordination and communication with donors and relevant Oxfam affiliates. As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT), the Head of PMU will also contribute to shaping the country strategy, operational planning, and organizational growth priorities.

• Salary & Benefits: as per Oxfam National C1 pay band, starting annual salary for this role is BDT 2,918,255.00 (13 months) with other benefits e.g., medical for self, spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave, life insurance, mobile allowance, and other admissible benefits as per the organizational policy. For highly competent & experienced candidates the salary can be negotiable.