Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: Practical Action - Bangladesh.

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master Degree on Business Administrations/Development Studies or Graduate in Engineering.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Title: Project Manager - Increasing employment by creating value from plastic waste in Bangladesh (DANIDA - DMDP)
∎ Reporting to: Programme Manager
∎ Direct reports: None
∎ Groups: Programme Delivery Unit (PDU)
∎ Relationships: Different unit of Practical Action, Municipalities and their key departments and committees, PNGOs, community organisations, private sectors, financing institutes.
∎ Financial scope: As assigned or delegated.
∎ Nature of contract: 24 months, Possibility of extension depending on fund availability.
∎ Travel: Regular travel to project locations as needed.
∎ About the Role: Based in Dhaka, the Project Manager will be responsible mainly for coordination with donor, stakeholders and smooth implementation of key activities at the field level in line with the assigned project deliverables.
∎ The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working - these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ A. Contracts and Award Management:
∎ Serve as an Operation Manager to facilitate the effective delivery of contracts/awards on the ground meeting outcome and maintaining compliance from donors and organization.
∎ Facilitate the development and execution of work plans including procurement, partnerships, communication, monitoring, evaluation and learning plans.
∎ Guide and monitor activities of project team and partners to ensure compliance with the terms of the contracts and agreements as well as achieve the target outcome and impact with established organizational guidelines, policies and procedures.
∎ Build and maintain relationship with municipalities and their key committees and departments, private companies, business associations, NGOs, cooperatives and community organization.
∎ Review and respond to regular performance reports from implementing partners to ensure value for money, outcomes, impact and sustainability.
∎ Ensure the project is meeting environmental compliance and responsible business conduct, inclusive and decent growth.
∎ Review and track financial progress of the award and provide feedback for improving value for money.
∎ B. Private Sector Engagement:
∎ Provide technical input in selection of pyrolysis technologies, installation and operation to promote the business for conversion of thin/single use polythene Provide technical input in standardization, certification and marketing of pyrolysis generated products
∎ Support to identify potential collaboration for potential private sector players including but not limited to corporate social responsibility (CSR) opportunities in waste to energy and organic fertilizer businesses.
∎ Stay abreast of latest technologies, innovations, and developments in Bangladesh and globally relevant to involvement of the private sector to capitalize on public-private partnership opportunities.
∎ C. Technical Programme and Support:
∎ Meeting with key stakeholders to identify development issues in Bangladesh and in the region in consultation with River Recycle.
∎ Assist in providing technical, programmatic and managerial leadership services.
∎ Assist in conducting research, identifying trends, key issues and opportunities in the areas of Thin/Single use Plastic management and value creation to promote integrated waste management system.
∎ Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences organized by various organizations, including the Government of Bangladesh, other donors and international development organizations and share learnings from grassroots.
∎ D. Communications and Reporting:
∎ Assist with the preparation of reporting requirements such as the Performance Plan and Report, Operational Plan, Portfolio Reviews, site visit reports, and requested analyses.
∎ Work closely with programme implementation team to write, edit, and publish case studies, success stories and articles in various publications.
∎ Closely liaise with other projects operational in the region in Urban context.
∎ E. Programme Development:
∎ Provide support in development and review of strategic business plans for relevant change ambitions.
∎ Generate innovative ideas and ingenious technical solutions for meeting WASH needs of urban slum dwellers, informal waste and sanitation workers and refugees.
∎ Build and maintain relationship with donors, development banks and non-banking financial institutes to get their support for programme development.
∎ Support the organisation in preparing a wide range of project design including budgets, concept papers, scope of works, performance and quality control.
∎ Develop and maintain productive working relationships with key partners, including national ministries, local governments, international development agencies, donors, non-government organizations (NGOs), and private sector firms.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years work experience preferably in the industry of PPP led Municipal Solid Waste and Urban Sanitation
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Experienced in dealing with Municipalities/City Corporations and familiar with their governance system.
∎ Experienced in mobilisation of commercial companies at local and national level.
∎ Excellent facilitation, coordination, team management, reporting and presentation skill;
∎ Ability to work and lead a multi-cultural team and meeting deadlines.
∎ Fluency in English language and proficiency in computer application.
∎ Good English writing, analytical and communication skills.
∎ Good ability to work with a virtual cross-functional team.
∎ Willing and able to travel independently outside station.
∎ Demonstrated ability in project budget management
∎ Good level of understanding of project management.

Salary:
∎ Monthly consolidated Tk. 114000 - 120000 (Monthly) including all other benefits and allowances. Experienced and skill candidates would be offered with appropriate packages.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 21 Jun 2022

Company Information:
∎ 7 Jun 2022
∎ Practical Action - Bangladesh.
∎ Business : Practical Action is an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.
We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Category: NGO/Development