Job Description

Title: Project Manager- Child Protection

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 75071 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years

Published: 2 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development studies etc.)
∎ Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development studies etc.)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 07 years proven experience in project management, specifically in protection initiatives.
∎ Written and spoken fluency in Bangla, English is essential.
∎ Advanced Excel and Microsoft word abilities. Computer knowledge is a must (MS word, Excel, etc. typing Bangla and English)
∎ Ability to prepare and lead report compilation.
∎ Ability to communicate in the local dialect.
∎ Ability to write clear and concise reports case stories in English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Strong facilitation and training skills.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
∎ Understanding of issues related to youth empowerment and development.
∎ Familiarity with relevant monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies.
∎ Proficiency in data analysis software and Microsoft office applications.
∎ Ability on report writing.
∎ At least 07 years proven experience in project management, specifically in protection initiatives.
∎ Written and spoken fluency in Bangla, English is essential.
∎ Advanced Excel and Microsoft word abilities. Computer knowledge is a must (MS word, Excel, etc. typing Bangla and English)
∎ Ability to prepare and lead report compilation.
∎ Ability to communicate in the local dialect.
∎ Ability to write clear and concise reports case stories in English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Knowledge and competences:
∎ Strong facilitation and training skills.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
∎ Understanding of issues related to youth empowerment and development.
∎ Familiarity with relevant monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies.
∎ Proficiency in data analysis software and Microsoft office applications.
∎ Ability on report writing.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support to project development and planning
∎ Project management, monitoring, and delivery of results
∎ Technical and operational support to project implementation
∎ Networking, partnership building
∎ Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building
∎ Develop capacity-building plans for the project staff, Government Institutions and supporting the development of these plans for Child Protection staff in the field
∎ Provide day-to-day coaching on technical and program management skills to the Technical Coordinator, and support the dissemination of capacity building to senior Child Protection field personnel
∎ Identify (and where possible, provide) learning and training opportunities for Project staff, government, and local CSOs, and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
∎ Project Management
∎ Overall responsible for the implementation of Protection project activities ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with donor regulations
∎ Provide technical guidance, in all areas of Child Protection and child rights promotion programming, ensuring that implementation methods are consistent with acknowledged good practices and achieve sustainable results
∎ Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities, and children in line with YPSA & Save the Children’s principles, values, and strategic plan and compliant with the YPSA and Save the Children’s procedures
∎ Develop the project implementation plan including procurement and distribution schedules of program inputs in line with project logistics/supply chain capacity
∎ Ensure that the local CSOs have work plans in place and follow up with them regularly to ensure that activities are on track
∎ Manage project budget, including phased budgets, monthly budget forecasting, and quarterly budget revisions for the project
∎ Ensure proper and effective use of project resources, ensuring that all resources/assets in the project are managed in line with YPSA and SCI policy
∎ Monitor project progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets, adjusting project design as necessary
∎ Prepare timely and high-quality project and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal YPSA and Save the Children requirements.
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development working in the greater Chittagong division including Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA is implementing a project titled, “Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM) project for Food Security & Livelihood and Child protection sectors” at Ukiya & Teknaf Upazila (Host & Camp) in Cox's Bazar. YPSA will implement the project with the support from Save the Children (SCI).
∎ Duration : Up to September 2025 (Possibility to extend depending on performance & availability of fund)
∎ Project Location : Ukiya & Teknaf Upazila (Host & Camp), Cox’s Bazar
∎ Job Summary:
∎ The project Manager (Child Protection) will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and evaluation Child protection initiatives for the “Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM) project for Food Security & Livelihood and Child protection sectors” under Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) at Ukiya & Teknaf Upazilla (Host & Camp) in Cox’s bazar. This position involves working closely with project stakeholders, youth participants and community partners to enhance their skill, knowledge and capabilities.
∎ Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
∎ Support to project development and planning
∎ Project management, monitoring, and delivery of results
∎ Technical and operational support to project implementation
∎ Networking, partnership building
∎ Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building
∎ Capacity Building and Staff Management:
∎ Develop capacity-building plans for the project staff, Government Institutions and supporting the development of these plans for Child Protection staff in the field
∎ Provide day-to-day coaching on technical and program management skills to the Technical Coordinator, and support the dissemination of capacity building to senior Child Protection field personnel
∎ Identify (and where possible, provide) learning and training opportunities for Project staff, government, and local CSOs, and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
∎ Project Management
∎ Overall responsible for the implementation of Protection project activities ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with donor regulations
∎ Provide technical guidance, in all areas of Child Protection and child rights promotion programming, ensuring that implementation methods are consistent with acknowledged good practices and achieve sustainable results
∎ Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities, and children in line with YPSA & Save the Children’s principles, values, and strategic plan and compliant with the YPSA and Save the Children’s procedures
∎ Develop the project implementation plan including procurement and distribution schedules of program inputs in line with project logistics/supply chain capacity
∎ Ensure that the local CSOs have work plans in place and follow up with them regularly to ensure that activities are on track
∎ Manage project budget, including phased budgets, monthly budget forecasting, and quarterly budget revisions for the project
∎ Ensure proper and effective use of project resources, ensuring that all resources/assets in the project are managed in line with YPSA and SCI policy
∎ Monitor project progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets, adjusting project design as necessary
∎ Prepare timely and high-quality project and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal YPSA and Save the Children requirements.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Consolidated Salary: Consolidated Salary per month BDT 75,071/- (with fringe benefit).

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply bdjobs Apply Online on or before 07/10/2024.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Emergency call: 02334470996 (9:30 am to 1:00 pm excluding govt. holiday)

Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Application Deadline: 7 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development