Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: Parentsbd

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 50 years

Location: Barishal

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 19 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Business Studies (MBS)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Project Management:
∎ Oversee the overall implementation of the USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project – Agriculture & Food Security in Barishal District in consultation with the Focal Person of this project  in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken. Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal Project Management including staff supervision, Project Planning, Budgeting, Implementation, Coordination, and Reporting in the field of highly vulnerable areas and peoples and capable to manage individual Office& Program resources.
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with Focal Person of this project  in accordance with donor guidelines & Working with the relevant Head of Program ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, Project/Program designing: Assist to preparation Concept note & Project Proposal to the PNGOs/ CBOs and review as per project guidelines, financial management including budget preparation, monitoring procedures.
∎ Staff Management:
∎ Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with the organization guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc. Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff.
∎ Effective Implement Project:
∎ To conduct Foundation training and Staff Capacity Building Training and assist HR on Project Staff in selecting project participants following the criteria stipulated in the field operation plan.
∎ Conduct necessary capacity building training to the selected participants to enhance their technical knowledge and skills.
∎ Supervise the project plan and its implementation by the beneficiaries and track all the field data and give update to donor
∎ Responsible to supervise and follow up the activities of Project staff and guided them in terms of quality and quantity for proper field implementation.
∎ Development of Detail Implementation Plan (DIP), log-frame and production of different Information, review national and international best practices, innovations and successful interventions in areas relevant to the project
∎ Provide project briefs highlighting project activities which will be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Manage field operations budget ensuring all expenditures are done according to approved budget and take appropriate measures if non-budgeted expenditures are required at field level.
∎ Guide and mentor, supervisee staff, identify staff capacity building needs and take initiatives for their capacity development, ensure sound people management practices across field operations of the projects.
∎ Work with Head Office staff for project Development (Production & Design) in the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
∎ Develop and implement a market analysis report outlining potential opportunities for the brand in the region.
∎ Conduct extensive market research to link the smallholders of the project effectively.
∎ Analyze market strategies and identified areas for improvement.
∎ Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-channel marketing plan for smallholders of the project to drive sales.
∎ Develop and manage relationships with service providers, private companies and other stakeholders.
∎ Create and manage a budget to ensure effective utilization of resources.
∎ Organize and execute events to increase the visibility of the project and organization.
∎ Tracked and reported on marketing metrics to measure success.
∎ Creating new business opportunities for the smallholders of the project.
∎ Market Research. Strategic Planning, Product Launches, Customer Relationship Management & Reporting.
∎ Monitor: Monitor the product collection center, Women business center, Farmer ,producer, Rice miller, retailer ,Private sector organization.
∎ Network with local organization, service providers and other stakeholders
∎ About Bakergonj Forum (BGF):
∎ BAKERGONJ FORUM in the year 1992 which is non-profit and non-political in nature. It has got registration from the Directorate of Social Services, Micro Credit Regulatory Authority and NGO Affairs Bureau. Bakergonj Forum is an Organization in Special Consultative status with the United Nations Economic and social council(UN-ECOSOC) In the meant time it has got opportunities to work with different Govt., national and international donors and has a very strong network all over the country.
∎ The BGF has been carrying out various developments programs such as-Capacity building for networking activities, Survey Research and Consultancy for development activities, Awareness build up for use of local resources, Training for Employment and Income creation, Human Rights and Legal Aids, Women’s Institution building, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Environment development, WASH, Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, , Violence, Trafficking, Anti-drug and anti-social activities prevention, Conduct Disaster preparedness management  and Humanitarian Response.
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∎ From the beginning of its journey BGF has been working to eliminate existing barriers in order to increase access, enable decision-making and participation of marginalized populations. BGF has demonstrated committed dedication to improving the quality of life for marginalized populations, such as women and youth, through meticulously planned interventions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging both local and national strategies, BGF ensures that its programs are effective, scalable, and sustainable, thereby fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves.
∎ Project Background:
∎ Bakergonj Forum is going to implement a project named USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project (Agriculture and Food Security) at Barishal District from November 2024 to November 2026 funded by USAID. This project will be implemented in 02 (Two) Upazila (Barishal Sadar and Bakergonj) under the Barishal District in partnership with USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project-BRAC. To implement the project, BGF invites applications from the competent and qualified persons for the following positions:
∎ Position: Project Manager
∎ Project Title: SEED: Sustainable Empowerment and Education for Farmer Development under USAID funded Bangladesh America Maitree Project (Agriculture and Food Security)
∎ Project Duration: November 2024 to November 2026
∎ Job Category: Project Staff
∎ Reporting: Report to the Project Focal person.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Management:
∎ Oversee the overall implementation of the USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project – Agriculture & Food Security in Barishal District in consultation with the Focal Person of this project  in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken. Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal Project Management including staff supervision, Project Planning, Budgeting, Implementation, Coordination, and Reporting in the field of highly vulnerable areas and peoples and capable to manage individual Office& Program resources.
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with Focal Person of this project  in accordance with donor guidelines & Working with the relevant Head of Program ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, Project/Program designing: Assist to preparation Concept note & Project Proposal to the PNGOs/ CBOs and review as per project guidelines, financial management including budget preparation, monitoring procedures.
∎ Staff Management:
∎ Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with the organization guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc. Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff.
∎ Effective Implement Project:
∎ To conduct Foundation training and Staff Capacity Building Training and assist HR on Project Staff in selecting project participants following the criteria stipulated in the field operation plan.
∎ Conduct necessary capacity building training to the selected participants to enhance their technical knowledge and skills.
∎ Supervise the project plan and its implementation by the beneficiaries and track all the field data and give update to donor
∎ Responsible to supervise and follow up the activities of Project staff and guided them in terms of quality and quantity for proper field implementation.
∎ Development of Detail Implementation Plan (DIP), log-frame and production of different Information, review national and international best practices, innovations and successful interventions in areas relevant to the project
∎ Provide project briefs highlighting project activities which will be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Manage field operations budget ensuring all expenditures are done according to approved budget and take appropriate measures if non-budgeted expenditures are required at field level.
∎ Guide and mentor, supervisee staff, identify staff capacity building needs and take initiatives for their capacity development, ensure sound people management practices across field operations of the projects.
∎ Work with Head Office staff for project Development (Production & Design) in the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
∎ Develop and implement a market analysis report outlining potential opportunities for the brand in the region.
∎ Conduct extensive market research to link the smallholders of the project effectively.
∎ Analyze market strategies and identified areas for improvement.
∎ Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-channel marketing plan for smallholders of the project to drive sales.
∎ Develop and manage relationships with service providers, private companies and other stakeholders.
∎ Create and manage a budget to ensure effective utilization of resources.
∎ Organize and execute events to increase the visibility of the project and organization.
∎ Tracked and reported on marketing metrics to measure success.
∎ Creating new business opportunities for the smallholders of the project.
∎ Market Research. Strategic Planning, Product Launches, Customer Relationship Management & Reporting.
∎ Monitor: Monitor the product collection center, Women business center, Farmer ,producer, Rice miller, retailer ,Private sector organization.
∎ Network with local organization, service providers and other stakeholders

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Barishal

Company Information:
∎ Parentsbd
∎ 592/1, Senpara, Parbata, Dhaka -1216
∎ www.parentsbd.com
∎ Export, Import, Contractor, NGO

Address::
∎ 592/1, Senpara, Parbata, Dhaka -1216
∎ www.parentsbd.com
∎ Export, Import, Contractor, NGO

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

Application Deadline: 26 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development