Project Manager
Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Company Name: Manusher Jonno Foundation
Vacancy: 1
Age: Na
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: --
Experience:
Published: 2024-12-27
Application Deadline: 2025-01-07
Education:
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences/Gender Studies/Economics/Business, or other discipline relating to Gender Equality and Governance.
Requirements:
Skills Required:
Additional Requirements:
Skill:
The ideal Project Manager is a self-starter and team player with sound judgment, capable of working independently and collaboratively. She/He excels in building relationships in diverse cultural settings, demonstrating adaptability, respect, and sensitivity to diversity. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage stress and ad-hoc changes are essential. She/He upholds integrity, align with MJF’s values, and produce impactful reports and presentations.
Competencies:
The project manager must be a proactive team player, able to work independently with sound judgment. They should excel in building relationships within diverse teams, demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and adaptability. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential, along with flexibility to handle changes, perform under pressure, and adjust working hours. Integrity, alignment with MJF's values, and cultural and gender sensitivity are crucial for fostering inclusive collaboration.
Experience Requirement:
- A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role.
- Working experience with national or international NGOs will be preferred.
- Age preference will be 30-40 years.
Responsibilities & Context:
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), a Non-governmental Organization working for Human Rights and Good Governance, invites applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of:
- Project Manager
for the " NAGORIC: National Advancement for Governance and Rights Initiatives in Communities" Project, funded by the NAGORIKATA CEF Fund.
Working Conditions: The position is based in Dhaka, but travel is mandatory to the working areas outside Dhaka. This is a fixed-term contractual position for the project period.
Purpose: The Project Manager will be directly responsible for implementing day-to-day project activities in the field by providing guidance and advice. He/she will be responsible for ensuring the profile registration of targeted beneficiaries, monitoring the capacity building efforts provided /conducting training for the different target groups of the project. He or she will support the local partners in implementing the activities in the field.
Job Responsibilities
1. Project Implementation:
- Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, MEAL, and procurement with technical teams.
- Ensure smooth implementation, monitoring, and compliance with donor/internal requirements.
- Track and adjust budgets, generate reports, and facilitate partnership meetings for feedback.
- Build partner capacity, uphold gender/diversity commitments, and engage experts on program issues.
2. Partnership Management:
- Develop MoUs/contracts, evaluate partner proposals, and ensure effective project coordination.
- Monitor projects via field visits, feedback, and evaluation, guiding partners in addressing recommendations.
- Organize learning workshops, support documentation, and strengthen national advocacy linkages.
- Assess partner needs, design capacity-building programs, and guide policy development.
3. Networking and Linkages:
- Identify and collaborate with relevant organizations and stakeholders.
- Foster cross-learning, maintain linkages with policymakers, and participate in advocacy initiatives.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain project records, compile reports, and develop BCC/IEC materials.
- Document field visits, case studies, and team management processes.
5. Gender and Social Inclusion:
- Integrate and monitor gender/social inclusion in MJF and partner organizations.
- Develop and guide the implementation of gender policies within programs.
Reportable To: Senior Coordinator, Programme (Project Lead)
He/she will collaborate closely with the program team (NAGORIC Project) and all partners.
Director Rights & Governance, Director Finance & Administration and other relevant department
Job Other Benifits:
- The total monthly salary will be Tk 76,938.00 plus bonus and increment as per organizational policy.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Work Place: Work at office
Company Information:
Gender: Male and Female can apply
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Category: NGO/Development
