Project Manager
Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Barishal (Bakerganj, Banaripara, Barishal Sadar)
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Development Studies (MDS)
∎ Post graduate degree or diploma in Public Health is preferable.
∎ Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
∎ Child Right Convention.
∎ Children's Act 2013.
∎ Disability protection Act 2013
∎ Bangladesh Vision 2030
∎ Sustainable Development Goal
∎ Project Proposal & Log frame
∎ Risk management
∎ Deed of Agreement
∎ Gender Inclusion
∎ Training/Trade Course: inclusiveness,gender responsiveness,safeguarding
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill, Excellent communication skill in both Bengali and English, Ride Motorcycle with valid licence
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Disability Inclusion, eye health, Project Management, public health
Job Responsibilities:
∎ General Management:
∎ Ensure high-quality project implementation and further development of practice of Targeted Vision Centers, base hospital, community clinics in the working area and private service providers including inclusivity for persons with disability and vulnerable community.
∎ Take effective initiatives to function the local level committees relating with the eye health services in government structure.
∎ Ensure skill and organization development of Organization of Person with Disability OPDs.
∎ Oversee and comply all policy procedures and laws in the project implementation, Financial management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
∎ Regular communication and rapport build with Different stakeholders like, Local Administration, Health Department, Social Welfare Department, Likeminded organizations and local influential persons.
∎ Establish a healthy workplace and ensure all preventive measures to protect Child Abuse, Gender Violence, SEA&H and violation of safeguarding issues according to the policy procedures.
∎ Establish and reinforce Team speed. Effectively manage project resources and facilitate the strengthening of program management capacities across the team.
∎ Provide strategic direction and mentoring to Upazilla Coordinator and seek ways to ensure closer complementarily /alignment of their work with that.
∎ Minimize risk of achieving project objectives and take necessary actions.
∎ Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the organization and donor agency.
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∎ Financial Management & Reporting:
∎ Manage and oversee grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans.
∎ Prepare/Ensure internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using AVAS and donor formats, as required.
∎ Ensuring effective implementation of M&E systems throughout the lifetime of the project.
∎ Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to AVAS and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the Finance personnel to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
∎ Ensure proper utilization of limited resources to their maximum potential, for which adequate planning, organizing and controlling are essential.
∎ Facilitate to review the budget and submit their findings and recommendations to Director Finance/Executive Director for necessary action.
∎ Assist and ensure support to External Auditors.
∎ Participate in the development/revise of proposals, budgets, and concept notes.
∎ People Management:
∎ Provide direction and monitor supervisees in their implementation of the work plan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines.
∎ Set clear objectives for all staff under line management and do timely performance evaluations.
∎ Ensure staff capacity development, including on-the-job coaching and mentoring, as appropriate. Conduct regular management supervision sessions for staff.
∎ Ensuring a respectful working environment for employees and the public.
∎ Taking appropriate steps to resolve any grievances address all reports accordingly.
∎ OPD Development and engagement.
∎ Establishing good relation with CEO and staff members Organization of Person with Disability (OPD)s.
∎ Enforce and develop capacity of OPDs regarding advocacy- lobby, Inclusiveness, financial management, networking, disability and gender responsiveness and inclusive development.
∎ Diagnose OPDs growth and engagement with government structure & provide strategic direction and requires assistance to achieve project objectives.
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:
∎ Develop and ensure MEAL plan is in place and implemented for project activities.
∎ Monitor and support adherence to grant work plans, spending plans, and monitoring and evaluation plans, and timely delivery of donor and management reports on project activities.
∎ Undertake quality control and site monitoring to ensure that implemented activities are according to best practice standards.
∎ Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required.
∎ Together with MEAL review and ensure all data protection protocols are in place and adhered to within the teams.
∎ Support and ensure to develop print/audio visual evidence on progress.
∎ Coordination and Representation:
∎ Coordination with Local Administration, Health Department, Local government authorities.
∎ Rapport building and coordination with local Eye health service providers.
∎ Regular communication with the authority, Committee members and staff of Community Clinics, Vision Centers and Base Hospital.
∎ Promote improved understanding and awareness on quality eye health service among all relevant stakeholders, including government officials.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply
Salary:
∎ Tk. 80000 - 90000 (Monthly)
∎ Festival Bonus (paid at pro-rata basis during religious festival and Yearly/ final payment)
Travel and Transportation for project activity will be paid as per organization policy and project Budget.
Yearly Increment will be given based on the results of performance appraisal.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 Nov 2022
Company Information:
∎ 13 Nov 2022
∎ Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)
∎ Address : AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ Web : www.avas.org.bd
∎ Business : NGO
Category: NGO/Development
: Interested candidates are requested to apply with CV and other relevant documents (small size) with recent photograph to the following address. Any type of persuasion will be treated as automatic disqualification. Person involved with any kind of sexual Abuse, Exploitation, harassment, Violence against women and children are strictly discouraged to apply. AVAS may cancel this circular at any time due to donor agency decision, government decision or any other reason. No TA/DA will be paid for Interview.
