Project Manager, SAFAL for IWRM Project

Job Description

Title: Project Manager, SAFAL for IWRM Project

Company Name: Jagorani Chakra Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Jashore

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master/Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Agriculture Engineering/ Environmental Sciences from a reputed university.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide necessary support to the technical team of Research partners to conduct hydrological mapping of water structure, micro watersheds, number of farms, freshwater ponds, and other water infrastructures.
∎ Lead the overall process of watershed assessment and identification of feasible micro watersheds for restoration/rejuvenation in the project working areas according to watershed selection guidelines.
∎ Lead the collectivization process of farmers of catchment areas of selected micro watersheds and formation of Local Water Users Groups (LWUG) and Watershed Committees ensuring women and youth representation according to the process defined in the guideline.
∎ Ensure organization and facilitation support to the watershed committee and LWUG for developing micro watershed restoration design, improvement of the design in consultation with relevant government departments, and implementation of the restoration/excavation works of micro watershed along with water reservoirs.
∎ Contribute to developing the capacity building plan, training module, and guidelines for watershed committee and local community groups and lead the implementation process of the plan
∎ Provide necessary guidance and backstopping support to the team members to ensure participation and contributions of farmers of the catchment areas, relevant government departments, Union Parishad, and other stakeholders in micro watershed restoration and development of water reservoirs. Support the Watershed committee to remain effectively functional with proper governance.
∎ Provide planning and implementation support to the field staff in organizing and facilitating capacity-building training for the farmers for adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) /Regenerative Agricultural and water efficient technologies.
∎ Contribute to developing trial and demo plots and support field staff in establishing demonstration/trial plots on CSA/Regenerative agriculture, water use efficiency, and soil health improvement technologies.
∎ Provide technical and backstopping support to farmers of watershed catchment areas for adopting the most suitable cropping pattern, CSA/Regenerative Agricultural technologies, and water use efficient technologies considering local ecosystem and market demands
∎ Ensure the development of the ‘catchment area cropping plan’ and implementation of the plan by the Watershed Committee and LWUG.
∎ Provide necessary support to develop Digital Advisory Services and promote the use of digital advisory services by the farmers.
∎ Ensure planning and technical support to the farmers of LWUG for the improvement of farm structures that supports the efficient use of water.
∎ Ensure M&E data collection, compilation, and prepare reports according to SAFAL-IWRM M&E Framework. Also, support the M&E team in capturing learning, challenges, and documentation of successful cases.
∎ Organize training, meetings, workshop, and other project events.
∎ Maintain effective liaison with representatives of private sectors, extension officials, Union Parishad, and community leaders to ensure their support in project implementation.
∎ Ensure timely logistic support to the team members and adherence to the financial and HR policy of the organization/
∎ Take initiative to improve the capacity of staff members and facilitate the team members to internalize different conceptual and methodological documents as well as processes.
∎ Regular coaching, mentoring, guiding, and accompanying project members for the successful implementation of project interventions
∎ Develop and share effective monthly, quarterly, and annual plans of operation.
∎ Facilitate the creation of a gender-sensitive working environment with the team and take initiative to strengthen team spirit.
∎ Prepare and review the budget according to the work plan, and ensure stick adherence to the organizational financial policies and guidelines in project expenditures.
∎ Conduct the performance appraisal process with the team members and support in building a dynamic and enabling working environment within the team as well as within the organization.
∎ Engage and participate in other activities as will be deemed necessary for project implementation and will be assigned by your supervisors.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ At least 7-10 years of working experience in a similar sector.
∎ Experience in project management, partnership management, and M&E including financial management.
∎ Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
∎ Excellent leadership skill and organizational skills to keep employees motivated and management of operations.
∎ Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
∎ Good initiator, liaison skills, negotiation skills, administrative and management skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Good writing skills in English and Bangla, fluency in spoken English is required;
∎ Good computer operation skills.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 78,462 per month, Consolidated and other admissible benefits as per organizational policy as well as the project.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 21 Dec 2022
∎ Jagorani Chakra Foundation
∎ Address : 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore.
∎ Web : www.jcf.org.bd
∎ Business : Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a national voluntary social welfare organization.

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (3 pages maximum), passport-size color photograph with a cover letter (1 page) for the above position to the Executive Director, Jagorani Chakra Foundation, 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore- 7400. Please write down the mobile number in the application and the name of the position on the top of the envelope. Short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Candidates accused of abuse of women and children, sexual exploitation & abuse, and sexual harassment are not needed to apply. The candidate must be fit in the pre-employment medical test. Women are encouraged to apply and Smokers are discouraged to Apply.This recruitment possesses equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all job applicants and ensures we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability.