Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: Caritas Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Khulna

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ The candidate must have bachelor degree / Master Degree in Social Science, or any other relevant discipline, preferably a master degree in Disability Management and Inclusive education, Disaster Management and Development Studies from any reputed university.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices (Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet). CB is implementing 94 on-going projects covering 200 Upazilas focusing on six main priorities i.e i) Social Welfare for Vulnerable Communities (SWVC), ii) Education and Child Development, iii) Nutrition and Health Education, iv) Disaster Management, v) Ecological Conservation and Food Security (ECFS), and vi) Development of Indigenous Peoples.
∎ Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is looking for suitable candidate for an immediate appointment as well as to prepare a panel list for the post of Project Manager under Caritas Khulna Region.
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∎ Job Context:
∎ Caritas Bangladesh is implementing the project titled "P00305 Strengthening people centered inclusive disaster risk management in Khulna of Bangladesh (DIDRM)" funded by CBM Global Bangladesh for 36 months. The project will be implemented in Koyra and Dacope of Khulna district. The Overall objective of the project is "Improving resilience of at-risk community members including persons with disabilities to adapt and manage climate induced disaster risks in Bangladesh." This position is based at sub -district level. The position will lead the project team in working location for achieving the stated goal and objectives. S/he will be responsible for the overall implementation, capacity building on disability inclusive disaster risk management (DIDRM) communication, advocacy, monitoring, reporting and documentation in close contact with Caritas and CBMG focal person timely and efficient manner.
∎ The details of the position including job responsibilities, educational qualification and other qualities /competency required for the above position are given below for your information:
∎ Job Location : Khulna (Dacope, Koyra)
∎ Reporting to : Regional Director
∎ Job Nature : Temporary
∎ Job Duration : Project period

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Play a lead role in developing detailed project implementation plan (DIP) for each year and update quarterly;
∎ Prepare fund utilization plan (quarterly/six-monthly/yearly) in consultation with Program Officer-DM and Regional Director (Khulna) and update them on utilization of project office and Regional budget of the project.
∎ Ensure the optimization of project initiation and execution through effective resource planning and job assignments;
∎ Provide high level supervisory and managerial support to the project team for developing their technical skills and professional competencies.
∎ Supervise and follow up the inclusive need assessment, baseline and end line survey, market system and value chain analysis, stakeholder mapping for potential climate resilient inclusive livelihood options and develop capacity strengthening plan for the persons with disabilities as well as for the OPDs.
∎ Coordinate and organize technical events, meetings, trainings, workshops and dialogues with government and private actors for establishing the rights of person with disability.
∎ Enhance the capacity of UDMC in regard to community risk profile with participation of person with disabilities and assist UDMC to mobilize fund for implementation of action plan.
∎ Take up necessary actions for implementation under the purview of the project goals.
∎ Supervise and provide effective guidance to the project team in organizing and facilitating necessary pre-service, in-service and other training courses for the formation of staffs of assigned projects in order to continuously develop professional skills and commitment among the projects staffs.
∎ Lead in preparing necessary IEC, awareness materials for the purposes of motivation, sensitization, advocacy, etc.
∎ Engaging with the third party for proper implementation of baseline survey/study/evaluation through development of ToR to receive the technical suggestion from CBMG and providing information as needed.
∎ Create awareness on Disability Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation (DICCA) and DIDRM among persons with disabilities and OPDs through networks.
∎ Review and follow up of the progress of action plan of the assigned projects of DM and recommend taking measures for improvement.
∎ Guide monitoring officer to develop MEAL framework and inclusive complaint feedback mechanism (ICFM) and ensure the executions accordingly.
∎ Undertake field visit for at least 10 days per month for program monitoring and to extend support to the Regions/Field Offices for proper and effective implementation of the programs.
∎ Prepare field visit reports, disseminate and share the field findings with the respective project staff members for further improvement.
∎ Ensure sound financial management of the assigned projects and compliance with donor, government regulations and practices of assigned projects budgets.
∎ Provide guidance and support to Regional staffs of assigned projects in management of project finance through budget planning, preparation of Annual Performance plans, forecast of project balance.
∎ Prepare reports for donors on the program outputs, results and objectives of assigned projects as per need.
∎ Prepare report/Case study for government bodies, governing bodies of Caritas and Caritas Annual Report in consultation with PO-DM, Caritas Khulna Region.
∎ Responsible for documentation of Project's documents following policy/guidelines.
∎ Responsible for collection and preservation of all types of reports, documents (project proposal, project agreement, etc.), important files and papers of assigned projects for future reference.
∎ Ensure timely donor reports (programmatic and financial) and donor responses in collaboration with project team and OPDs;
∎ Maintain contact, liaison, network and coordination with key relevant stakeholders e.g. community people of project areas/forum/organizations, beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, and other NGOs with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
∎ Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.
∎ Travel: This position is based in Khulna with frequent travel throughout Bangladesh. Up to 50% travel to Project/field offices and field.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Age : Maximum 40 years (as on 31/05/2023)
∎ Minimum 05 years of working experience in disaster management with 02 years' working for the rights of person with disability.
∎ Experience in local inclusive development/CBID/disability rights/support OPD is preferred.
∎ Experience of working /have knowledge on SDG, SOD, Sendai framework, CRPD and rights and protection act of person with disability.
∎ Additional Requirements
∎ Female/ Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
∎ Proven analytical and planning skills.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with Donor, partners, Government and non -government stakeholders, and clients.
∎ Experience in a right- based approach is an added advantage.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla).
∎ Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla and English.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
∎ Availability to stay in remote areas and spend time at the field level.
∎ Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
∎ Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
∎ Should have "can do' attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
∎ Should be committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
∎ Should have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
∎ Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
∎ Should be smart, dynamic, intelligent and committed.
∎ Commitment to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 60,000/- per month (consolidated).

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Bonus : As per organizational policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2023

Company Information:
∎ 8 Jun 2023
∎ Caritas Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

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