Project Manager - Custom Project (Re-advertised)
Job Description
Title: Project Manager - Custom Project (Re-advertised)
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in Education, Administration, Social Science, Project Management, or related fields
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Based in Dhaka Country Office and Reports to the Country Director
∎ Position Overview: The Project Manager-Custom Project will support in the coordination of donor supported projects of Room to Read Bangladesh. He/she will support in the monitoring of project planning, project schedule, coordination, budget and expenditure, reporting etc. The Project Manager will report directly to the Country Director.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Program/Project Management:
∎ Have ready information at all time on the status of project activities and the relevant information on development and execution of project deliverables, project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes
∎ Provide data, information, report on project activities as and when requested by CMT
∎ Follow-up with project implementation calendar to track each goal and objective of project
∎ Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings based on project requirements
∎ Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
∎ Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
∎ Financial:
∎ Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking System for effective budget monitoring based on sound financial and budgeting principles
∎ Closely work with relevant staff for all project's financial report, budget variances and expenditure
∎ Assist in providing information for revenue tracker
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ Work in close co-ordination with Project team and Country Office RM&E team to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data needed for effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting
∎ Ensure all Custom Projects have updated work-plan and performance management plan in tandem with all approved proposals, regularly reviewing and updating as needed
∎ Provide alert to the respective project managers and Country Management team on corrective actions required to avoid delays in implementation, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions
∎ Reporting:
∎ Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from all project meetings
∎ Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from project teams and provide feedback to the respective staff as appropriate
∎ Support in the submission of the report to the donors and global office
∎ Document lessons learned and best practices
∎ Co-ordination:
∎ Closely work with Country Management team to ensure implementation of project activities and reporting along with financial report, budget variances and expenditure
∎ Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, government, and donors
∎ Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings
∎ Support in ensuring timely submission of project documentation to donor, Room to Read Global Office, relevant CMT members and other stakeholders as required
∎ Participate and facilitate meetings where appropriate
∎ Others:
∎ Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations)
∎ Assist in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission
∎ Take on any additional responsibility as and when requested by Country Director or any Country Management team
Additional Requirements:
∎ Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools
∎ Thorough understanding of Government of Bangladesh's Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Education system
∎ Experience of project management and reporting
∎ Minimum of 10 years related work experience with at least 3 years in similar position
∎ Strong planning, budgeting/financial management, administrative, supervisory, coaching and program development skills
∎ Skills & Competencies Required:
∎ Strong planning, supervising, and program development skills
∎ Analytical and critical thinking skills
∎ Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and process documentation
∎ Strong motivation in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
∎ Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
∎ Report writing skills and experience, Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
∎ Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
∎ Workshop/training and facilitation skill
∎ Personal:
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
∎ Work more effectively in problem solving and delegation approach
∎ Ability to stay in the field and travel to designated project sites
∎ Proven track record of achieving results
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
∎ Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators, and government officials
Salary:
∎ We offer competitive salary.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident Fund
∎ 13th Month Allowance
∎ Gratuity
∎ Health coverage including spouse and children
∎ Insurances
∎ Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship
Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2021
Company Information:
∎ 19 Jan 2021
∎ Room to Read
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 31st Jan 2021
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