Project Manager

Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 4 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ BSc in Engineering (Civil /Water Resources) from any Public University.
∎ Master or equivalent degree in Water Resources Engineering / Civil Engineering will get preference.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Project management experience in WASH, Public Health, Disaster Management or Humanitarian Assistances and relevant experience.
∎ Team management- Ability to work under limited supervision – Dynamism, Good report writing, Presentation & Computer skills, etc.
∎ Strong team management skills with the ability to work independently and guide teams under minimal supervision.
∎ Dynamism, strong report writing, presentation, and computer skills are essential. Understanding of technical, social, and institutional issues relating to water, sanitation, and hygiene education in the Humanitarian response context.
∎ Clear understanding of technical, social, and institutional issues relating to water, sanitation, and hygiene education in humanitarian response contexts, particularly in refugee settings.
∎ Capable to design, drawing and estimate BoQ for Water and Sanitation infrastructures independently.
∎ Extensive experience in designing, preparing drawings, and estimating BoQs for Water and Sanitation infrastructures while ensuring compliance with international standards such as SPHERE and UNICEF guidelines.
∎ Experience in preparing project work plan and budget; and implementing projects in different context.
∎ Experience in preparing project work plans and budgets, and successfully implementing WASH projects in various humanitarian contexts, including refugee settings.
∎ Facilitation and strong interpersonal communication skills.
∎ Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills to foster collaboration among stakeholders and field teams.
∎ Excellent writing and presentation skill in English.
∎ Proficient in writing technical and analytical reports, delivering presentations, and communicating effectively in English with stakeholders.
∎ Computer skills (Have strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Water GEMS, GIS, MS Office)Strong technical skills with proficiency in AutoCAD, Water GEMS, GIS, and MS Office for the design and analysis of water distribution networks.
∎ High level of pro-activeness and creativity, positive attitude, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
∎ Able to plan and priorities tasks, competent to solve problems, promote integrity and aptitude to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
∎ Experience of working nationally/internationally in humanitarian programs focusing on WASH, preferably on UN humanitarian response.
∎ Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and willingness to travel frequently to field sites.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the technical guidance and support of Water Distribution Network construction and upgradation related technical issues, to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and impact soundness in the implementation and in accordance with UNICEF guideline and standards.
∎ Lead technical guidance and support for Water Distribution Network construction and upgrades, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with UNICEF guidelines and international standard.
∎ Prepare drawing, design, BoQ and construction & upgradation of different types of WASH infrastructure as well as collaborative work with procurement to necessary support and quotation technical evaluation etc.
∎ Maintain effective coordination with donor, local administration, DPHE, Local Government Institutions (LGI), NGOs, relevant stakeholders and implementing partners as required.
∎ Facilitate donor field visits and presentation (technical, analytical progress), and choice the visited area, as well as explain to visitors.
∎ Prepare several types of reports & presentation relating to Water Distribution Network Construction & upgradation (technical, analytical, Programmatic visit, Final completion report) and share with Project Focal.
∎ Make extensive follow-up & monitoring in order to ensure quality of construction works and smooth implementation of Water Distribution Network with in time.
∎ Responsible for the overall project management under direct supervision of the Project Focal.
∎ Experience in designing and implementing climate-resilient water infrastructure.
∎ Ability to adapt work plans and budgets in response to evolving field conditions and donor requirements.
∎ Strong leadership to ensure project objectives align with broader humanitarian response efforts.
∎ Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation systems to maintain high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable water distribution networks.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Job Highlights:
∎ WDN LOT-6
∎ Construction and upgradation of piped water systems in the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities- Host community (Shamlapur & Nhina Teknaf).
∎ The duration of the contract will be until March 31, 2026.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.