Project Manager -Climate Action at Local Level (CALL) project

Job Description

Title: Project Manager -Climate Action at Local Level (CALL) project

Company Name: CARITAS RAJSHAHI REGION

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 50 years

Job Location: Naogaon (Niamatpur, Porsa, Sapahar)

Salary: Tk. 55000 - 55000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-07-24

Application Deadline: 2025-07-29

Education:

• Master’s degree in climate change, agriculture, environmental sciences, rural development, or related fields.

• Proven experience managing community-based climate adaptation or food security projects.

• Strong skills in participatory planning, gender integration, and MEL.

•  Excellent communication, budgeting, and stakeholder management abilities.  Familiarity with locally-led adaptation (LLA), agro-ecology, or food system transformation approaches.

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Age At most 50 years

• The selected candidates will be appointed on a temporary basis for the project period which may be extended subject to the satisfactory performance, Project Period and requirements of the Organization. If you feel you are the right person for any one of the above positions, you are requested to send your complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a cover letter to the attention of Dr. Arook Toppo, Regional Director (Acting) at [email protected] by 29/07/2025. (No hard copies will be considered) 

• The candidates who are presently working under Caritas Bangladesh should apply through proper channel with approval of the Project/Regional/Central Management. The staff members of Caritas Bangladesh who have been retrenched due to project phased out are encouraged to apply.Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and Interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. Applicants are requested to visit www.caritasbd.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caritasbangladesh2016 to know about Caritas. 

• ANY KIND OF PERSONAL CONTACT AND OR PERSUASION WILL BE TREATED AS THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE.

• Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is committed to recognize the personal dignity and rights of all people we work, especially vulnerable groups regardless of gender, race, culture and disability and conduct its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children, young people and vulnerable adults it serves. Caritas Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or other affiliates with our work. To this aim, we follow recruitment practices according to our safeguarding policies.

• Caritas is an equal opportunity employer

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of project work plans, strategies, and timelines.

• Align project activities with national climate adaptation and food security policies.

• Ensure the integration of local knowledge, indigenous practices, and gender equity.

• Facilitate participatory planning with local communities, community-based organizations (CBOs), Indigenous social organization, local governments, and other stakeholders.

• Promote inclusive decision-making, particularly for marginalized, indigenous people (IP) and climate-vulnerable groups.

• Maintain strong collaboration with local government institutions, civil society, private sector, and donors.

Project Implementation

• Oversee day-to-day project operations and field activities.

• Ensure timely delivery of outputs and milestones.

• Manage budgets, resources, and procurement in accordance with organizational policies.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Develop and apply MEL frameworks in line with adaptive management principles.

• Track progress through field visits, surveys, and regular assessments.

• Document lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing and scaling of best practices.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports for donors and the organization.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and environmental/safeguards.

• Manage risks, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions proactively.

Team Management

• Supervise project staff and ensure clear delegation of responsibilities.

• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and staff development activities.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and climate justice.

Protection Mainstreaming and Quality Programming

• Ensure proper implementation of referral pathways and reporting mechanisms; provide support to staff as necessary.

• Monitor and report on protection concerns and emerging trends within the areas of operation.

• Coordinate effectively with the designated protection focal point of CB to ensure integrated programming.

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all data related to beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers, and actively promote this standard across field operations.

• Understand and adhere to organization’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding policies, fulfilling responsibilities as a mandated reporter.