Project Manager - Emergency Preparedness Response

Job Description

Title: Project Manager - Emergency Preparedness Response

Company Name: ACTED

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 120000 - 125000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Disaster Risk Management, Development Studies, Urban and Rural Planning, Social Sciences, Engineering or any other relevant field.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in a DRM/EPR-related field, particularly in displacement or humanitarian contexts. Candidates with longer field-based experience and technical certifications (e.g. CCCM, SPHERE, EPR/DRR trainings) will be given preference.

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in directly managing diverse national staff across various levels and functions, particularly in humanitarian or development field operations.

• Expertise in Disaster Risk Management (DRM)/Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR)

• Strong Background in Site Management Support (SMS) and Community Engagement.

• Community Resilience Building and Risk Communication

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both field teams, local authorities, and local communities

• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently

• Commitment to Learning and Capacity Building

• Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field

• Skilled & experienced in community Engagement to promote active participation and ownership of community

• Creative thinking and open-minded approach to finding solutions (lifetime experience)

• Passion for Women Empowerment and Inclusive Programming

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Strong believer in a continuous learning process for yourself and your team

Type of contract: Full Time/contractual

Duration: 31 December 2025

Key roles and responsibilities

Project Planning

• Lead the development of the EPR project implementation strategy, including tools, methodologies, and systems tailored to emergency preparedness and response in camp settings.
• Coordinate and obtain required approvals from local authorities, CiC offices, and other relevant entities for smooth project initiation.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments in collaboration with MEAL and Program Development (PD) teams to identify preparedness and response needs.
• Support the development of implementation plans, including SOPs, guidelines, and concept notes for project expansion based on lessons learned and field realities in the field of DRM.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the organization’s Emergency Response Plan and ensure camp-level preparedness integration.