Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: JAAGO Foundation Trust

Vacancy: 1

Location: Sunamganj

Minimum Salary: Tk. 75000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 5 to 8 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 12 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
∎ In Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience in project management within the development sector, with a focus on community engagement and social protection.
∎ Proven experience in leading teams and managing projects in rural or semi-urban settings.
∎ Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, especially with government entities and local communities.
∎ Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
∎ Understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of rural Bangladesh and the challenges of child rights advocacy.
∎ Experience in project management within the development sector, with a focus on community engagement and social protection.
∎ Proven experience in leading teams and managing projects in rural or semi-urban settings.
∎ Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, especially with government entities and local communities.
∎ Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
∎ Understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of rural Bangladesh and the challenges of child rights advocacy.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and execute project strategies and work plans aligned with the Maitree Project’s objectives.
∎ Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring that targets are met within timelines and budgets.
∎ Oversee the development of risk management plans and work plans.
∎ Conduct regular reviews to adapt project strategies in response to evolving community needs.
∎ Coordinate closely with head office team to ensure seamless implementation across all project activities.
∎ Establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in Sunamganj Sadar.
∎ Facilitate alignment of project activities with local government initiatives and community needs.
∎ Represent the Maitree Project at local forums, engaging with policymakers and community influencers.
∎ Develop partnerships with local NGO’s, private sector for achieving project objectives.
∎ Lead, provide training and mentor project team members, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
∎ Identify and implement capacity-building initiatives for project staff and community partners.
∎ Conduct performance assessments, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
∎ Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring smooth integration into the project.
∎ Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess project progress and outcomes.
∎ Utilize insights from data and feedback to inform project adjustments and improvements.
∎ Collaborate with the MEAL team to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
∎ Organize learning sessions to foster an environment of shared learning and improvement.
∎ Advocate for child rights and protection policies in partnership with local government bodies.
∎ Develop partnerships with community organizations, youth leaders, and women’s advocacy groups.
∎ Coordinate community engagement activities, including workshops and dialogue sessions, to promote awareness and action against child marriage.
∎ Oversee project financial management, ensuring adherence to budgets and donor requirements.
∎ Coordinate with the Finance Manager to prepare and submit timely financial reports.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, implementing internal controls to manage risks.
∎ Prepare and submit regular project reports to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
∎ Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities and results, contributing to the project’s knowledge base.
∎ Collaborate with the Communications team to develop impactful narratives and success stories.
∎ Brief description of JAAGO Foundation Trust:
∎ JAAGO Foundation Trust is dedicated to combating illiteracy and malnutrition among underprivileged children in Bangladesh, focusing on creating a society free from exploitation and discrimination, aiming to improve social conditions through education and youth empowerment.
∎ JAAGO Foundation Trust collaborates with various local and international organizations to enhance its impact. It adheres to values of mutual respect, justice, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that all activities align with its mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities.
∎ Committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct, JAAGO Foundation Trust has robust policies to address issues like fraud, corruption, and sexual exploitation. Through its diverse programs and initiatives, JAAGO Foundation Trust continues to make significant strides in empowering underprivileged children and fostering sustainable development in Bangladesh.
∎ Position Summary:
∎ An experienced and strategic professional with a proven track record in project management, dedicated to empowering communities to prevent child marriage and uphold child rights. The Project Manager for the Maitree Project will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of project activities in four upazilas of Sunamganj. This role involves extensive collaboration with stakeholders, community leaders, and local authorities to drive sustainable change. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
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∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ A. Strategic Planning and Implementation:
∎ Develop and execute project strategies and work plans aligned with the Maitree Project’s objectives.
∎ Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring that targets are met within timelines and budgets.
∎ Oversee the development of risk management plans and work plans.
∎ Conduct regular reviews to adapt project strategies in response to evolving community needs.
∎ Coordinate closely with head office team to ensure seamless implementation across all project activities.
∎ B. Stakeholder Engagement:
∎ Establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in Sunamganj Sadar.
∎ Facilitate alignment of project activities with local government initiatives and community needs.
∎ Represent the Maitree Project at local forums, engaging with policymakers and community influencers.
∎ Develop partnerships with local NGO’s, private sector for achieving project objectives.
∎ C. Team Leadership and Capacity Building:
∎ Lead, provide training and mentor project team members, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
∎ Identify and implement capacity-building initiatives for project staff and community partners.
∎ Conduct performance assessments, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
∎ Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring smooth integration into the project.
∎ D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL):
∎ Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess project progress and outcomes.
∎ Utilize insights from data and feedback to inform project adjustments and improvements.
∎ Collaborate with the MEAL team to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
∎ Organize learning sessions to foster an environment of shared learning and improvement.
∎ E. Advocacy and Community Engagement:
∎ Advocate for child rights and protection policies in partnership with local government bodies.
∎ Develop partnerships with community organizations, youth leaders, and women’s advocacy groups.
∎ Coordinate community engagement activities, including workshops and dialogue sessions, to promote awareness and action against child marriage.
∎ F. Financial Management and Compliance:
∎ Oversee project financial management, ensuring adherence to budgets and donor requirements.
∎ Coordinate with the Finance Manager to prepare and submit timely financial reports.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, implementing internal controls to manage risks.
∎ G. Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Prepare and submit regular project reports to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
∎ Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities and results, contributing to the project’s knowledge base.
∎ Collaborate with the Communications team to develop impactful narratives and success stories.
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Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Sunamganj

Job Highlights:
∎ The hiring for this position is on a rolling basis, so apply early to increase your chances of being selected.

Company Information:
∎ JAAGO Foundation Trust
∎ House#57, Road#7/B, Block#H, Banani

Address::
∎ House#57, Road#7/B, Block#H, Banani

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development