Project Manager, One Health

Job Description

Title: Project Manager, One Health

Company Name: mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 4 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Public Health, Animal Health or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the health sector, with a strong understanding of the One Health ecosystem in Bangladesh. Experience in managing ICT platforms will be an added advantage.
∎ Working experience in managing USAID/EU/or similar type of donor funded project will be added advantage.
∎ Proven track record of managing complex projects in health or agriculture or animal health or combined.
∎ Strong understanding of One Health concept and the complexity of the issues around it especially in the context of Bangladesh.
∎ Strong coordination skills, with experience working with NGOs, government bodies, and international donors.
∎ Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
∎ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
∎ Technical expertise in ICT systems development, integration, and automation is desired.
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the health sector, with a strong understanding of the One Health ecosystem in Bangladesh. Experience in managing ICT platforms will be an added advantage.
∎ Working experience in managing USAID/EU/or similar type of donor funded project will be added advantage.
∎ Proven track record of managing complex projects in health or agriculture or animal health or combined.
∎ Strong understanding of One Health concept and the complexity of the issues around it especially in the context of Bangladesh.
∎ Strong coordination skills, with experience working with NGOs, government bodies, and international donors.
∎ Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
∎ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
∎ Technical expertise in ICT systems development, integration, and automation is desired.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of ICT interventions to support the One Health Project.
∎ Collaborate with consortium partners, government bodies, and NGOs to align ICT strategies and make existing digital platforms operated by government departments interoperable in line with One Health goals.
∎ Coordinate with the in-house teams to design, develop, implement, and maintain ICT solutions tailored to the project's needs.
∎ Facilitate negotiations with key stakeholders and conduct workshops for securing buy-in of relevant government departments for ICT initiatives.
∎ Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and ensure the timely delivery of ICT-related milestones.
∎ Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful integration of ICT systems with One Health programmatic interventions.
∎ Proactively identify risk points to inform management along with risk mitigation strategies for smooth operations and project completion.
∎ Stay up to date about regulations, requirements and activities of the project to ensure smooth project management.
∎ mPower is a pioneer and global leader in “Development Intelligence”, business intelligence for the social development in government and non-government sectors. If you are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of millions of poor and disadvantaged people of the world combining both creativity & cutting-edge technology, apply for our Project Manager, One Health vacancy.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead ICT initiatives within the donor funded One Health Project, where our organization serves as a consortium partner. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the automation of various programmatic interventions to enhance One Health initiatives across Bangladesh.
∎ Job Description:
∎ Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of ICT interventions to support the One Health Project.
∎ Collaborate with consortium partners, government bodies, and NGOs to align ICT strategies and make existing digital platforms operated by government departments interoperable in line with One Health goals.
∎ Coordinate with the in-house teams to design, develop, implement, and maintain ICT solutions tailored to the project's needs.
∎ Facilitate negotiations with key stakeholders and conduct workshops for securing buy-in of relevant government departments for ICT initiatives.
∎ Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and ensure the timely delivery of ICT-related milestones.
∎ Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful integration of ICT systems with One Health programmatic interventions.
∎ Proactively identify risk points to inform management along with risk mitigation strategies for smooth operations and project completion.
∎ Stay up to date about regulations, requirements and activities of the project to ensure smooth project management.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Competitive salary package
∎ Fully company-subsidized lunch
∎ Income tax paid by the company
∎ Two festival bonuses
∎ Life and Medical Insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Gratuity
∎ Leave Encashment/ Carry Forward Facility
∎ Benefits:
∎ Competitive salary package
∎ Fully company-subsidized lunch
∎ Income tax paid by the company
∎ Two festival bonuses
∎ Life and Medical Insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Gratuity
∎ Leave Encashment/ Carry Forward Facility

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Read Before Apply:

*Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will be conducting several interview sessions before the application deadline and as soon as we find a suitable candidate, we will select that candidate and move on ahead with that individual. mPower aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.