Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in Development Studies / Human Rights / Infectious Disease / Health Science/Anthropology / Public Health/ Environmental Health / Human Behavior and Social Environment or any other relevant disciplines from the recognized university.

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

Job Context:
∎ NGO Forum for Public Health is seeking a Project Manager who will manage COVID-19 related WaSH project based in Ukhiya, Cox`s Bazar. S/he will be required to travel regularly to field sites of camp and host in Ukhiya and Teknaf. Occasional work at weekends may be required. The Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of WaSH activities of the project, including staff supervision in field offices. In addition, it is expected that the Project Manager will ensure the grants management, due delegance of the Project Agreement, that ensures the highest accountability standards for internal (partners, clients / beneficiaries, NGO Forum) and external (donors, local stakeholders) stakeholders. The role of the Project Manager will also involve coordination, oversight and coaching of the project team in technical and programmatic aspects of the implementation activity, with the support of other relevant project staff. The Project Manager will ensure that all work plans are prepared and implemented according to schedule.
∎ The duration of the contract will be until March 31, 2021.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Plan and ensure timely Implementation of the project activity and produce structured work plan for each emergency intervention maintaining close collaboration with Project Focal and other relevant staff of the project.
∎ Collaborate with project team to define the scope and objectives of the WaSH and protection response for its intervention.
∎ Oversee the implementation of the WaSH responses to reduce COVID-19 risk and ensure that stated goals and objectives are met.
∎ Supervise, mentor and provide capacity building trainings to the project team.
∎ Ensure compliance with NGO Forum and donor policy, procedures and practices.
∎ Supervise the preparation of logistics and financial requirements prior to interventions.
∎ Prepare and oversee the budget expenditure and procurement for the interventions, in close collaboration with the logistics and finance department.
∎ Ensure representation of NGO Forum in cluster, partner, and donor meetings relevant to the WASH and COVID-19 response program and communicate with relevant authorities to ensure WASH program is properly implemented in coordination with all stakeholders.
∎ Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development.
∎ Review of regular financial and narrative reports from project team, ensuring financial compliances including budget management and correct accountability documentation.
∎ Conduct analyses and evaluations of humanitarian needs in the project area, risk analyses and elaboration of contingency plans together.
∎ Ensure all internal and external narrative reports are of good quality and completed on time, promoting good understanding about projects with donors, other sectors, partners, and communities.
∎ Manage project budget to ensure adherence to NGO Forum and donor financial procedures and requirements.
∎ Support project teams in utilizing financial planning tools, such as spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on project proposals.
∎ Ensue Facilitate regular training and mentoring to field staff and beneficiaries on different aspect of WaSH and relevant COVID-19 issue.
∎ Support to develop community engagement methodologies and tools, participatory design of IEC materials for WaSH awareness and outreach activities, in collaboration with team members.
∎ Support to design and continuously improve different assessment tools and monitoring and evaluation mechanism, based on ethical and safety principles.
∎ Review periodical activity reports and provide advice and supervision on case management processes to staff.
∎ Uphold humanitarian code of conduct and adhere to and promote humanitarian guiding principles.
∎ Comply with NGO Forum for Public Health's policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, gender & equality, humanitarian responsiveness and other relevant policies.
∎ Perform other official tasks, as and when required, for the greater interest of the project/organization.
∎ Follow and maintain the disciplines properly as mentioned in the Service Rules of NGO Forum.
∎ Work in truespirit of teamwork and preserve personal integrity and respecting the organizational hierarchy of accountability.
∎ All other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Fair knowledge on Rohingya Refugee context including WaSH intervention in emergency/humanitarian situation.
∎ Sound knowledge on COVID Response Strategies and Action Plan and data entry, analysis, report writing and preparing presentation etc.
∎ Ability to work hard, work under pressure in humanitarian response context with positive and can-do attitude.
∎ Self-motivated, independent of the ability to perform multi-tasks
∎ Proficiency in English speaking and writing
∎ Mentality to work in refugee camp area and field visit following Humanitarian Principles
∎ Sound knowledge of essential software like MS Word, MS Excel, MS, Outlook.

Salary: Tk. 125000 (Monthly)

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

Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2020

Company Information:
∎ 11 Nov 2020
∎ NGO Forum for Public Health
∎ Address : 4/6, Block-E, Lalmaita, Dhaka - 1207
∎ Web : www.ngof.org

Category: NGO/Development

: APPLICATION PROCESSInterested 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.