Project Manager (ALP Project Funded by Unicef))

Job Description

Title: Project Manager (ALP Project Funded by Unicef))

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 150000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Social Science (MSS)
• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master of Arts (MA) in Economics
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg)
• Master of Education (M.Ed)

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 45 years

Strategic Leadership:

• To clearly articulate and contribute implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.

• To ensure conducive and inclusive learning and working environment and promote a culture which tangibly reflects the values of UCEP Bangladesh.

Program Development:

• To assess contextual changes and market demands and ensure relevancy of UCEP programs at regional level.

• To contribute to develop and ensure implementation of programs strategies.

• Coordinate all aspects of the informal apprenticeship program, from recruitment to graduation.

• Collaborate with team to identify project-based learning opportunities for apprentices.

• Design, plan, and implement entrepreneurship development training programs and initiatives.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop curriculum content and learning materials.

• Design, implement, and oversee skills training initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and participant needs.

• Recruit and coordinate with trainers, instructors, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality training sessions.

• Develop training materials, resources, and assessments to support program delivery and participant learning.

• To assess capacity and expertise of regional staff in line with programs requirement and ensure necessary development.

Financial management:

• To prepare annual plan and budget and make financial decision of UCEP Bangladesh regional program according to its business plan.

• To ensure implementation of annual plan and budget in a compliant, efficient and effective manner as per UCEP Bangladesh policies and relevant government and donor rules.

• To control all procurements, revenue & expenditure budget following policies of UCEP Bangladesh.

Supervision and Monitoring:

• To ensure high quality teaching – learning process and better academic result through effective supervision and monitoring mechanisms using modern technology-based software where relevant.

• To supervise UCEP regional programs activities on a regular basis for ensuring qualities of services and overall management.

Project Management, Planning and Execution:

• Overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the project.

• Coordinate the project’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy.

• Oversee the completion of all technical requirements, including project results and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan.

• Provide management guidance and support to ensure smooth and timely start-up and implementation of project activities as per the approved project plans.

• To plan and organize different events and activities at regional level.

• To ensure proper management of regional offices of UCEP Bangladesh (eg. assets, vehicles, legal affairs, human resources, insurance, audit, security etc.) Technical support to strengthen TVET and job linkage : Support the team to select the project participants following the selection guideline.

• Coordinate to select market relevant trades at the Upazila and District levels based on labour market survey.

• Provide technical support to establish vocational training centers at union/upazila level.

Report preparation and documentation:

• Monitor implementation of activities including quality in accordance with the donor requirements and Save the Children approaches and standards

• Ensure effective monitoring and track achievements as per approved log frame, MEAL plan and work plan.

• Assess performance regularly against agreed programme and project objectives and indicators.

Health and safety:

• To ensure that all regional entities of UCEP Bangladesh have a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.

• To ensure adherence to Decent Work (eg. Occupational Health and Safety, equipment safety, personal safety etc.) within all UCEP entities at regional level.

• To ensure implementation of “Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment” of UCEP Bangladesh.

• To coordinate with Head Office for periodic Risk Assessment.

Safeguarding:

UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.