Project Manager, SHIKHA, Social Compliance

Job Description

Title: Project Manager, SHIKHA, Social Compliance

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Represents the Social Compliance in different forums and platforms locally and nationally

• Provides support to other BRAC programmes/departments for planning and development of new strategies, joint interventions, etc.

• Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by Social Compliance, BRAC

About BRAC:

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners globally with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise their potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it with our partners. Join us to find the way.

About Project

The SHIKHA project under Social Compliance Programme aims to strengthen prevention and response to all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) at the public and workplaces in Bangladesh through legislative change and effective enforcement, strengthening systems and addressing harmful social norms and gender stereotypes. The project will work in Dhaka, Gazipur, Chattogram, Barisal, Narayanganj and Rajshahi districts in 250 workplaces, 270 educational institutions, public places, digital platforms and with the Government of Bangladesh.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager will lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of the SHIKHA Project, ensuring high-quality delivery of activities, efficient resource utilisation, and compliance with donor requirements. The role will drive evidence generation on sexual harassment and GBV, strengthen partner and stakeholder engagement, and support advocacy and policy influence at national and local levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Implementation

• Lead the development and revision of project implementation plans, annual work plans, and budgets in collaboration with implementing partners, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.

• Coordinate with partners to support implementation processes, including work plan development, monitoring, and mobilisation of technical support.

• Ensure interventions are delivered on time, at high quality, and within approved budgets, optimising resources for cost-effective outcomes.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Evidence Generation

• Collaborate with MEAL and Communication teams to develop M&E frameworks and SBCC materials in line with BRAC and donor guidelines.

• Monitor project performance and ensure visibility of achievements at community, partner, and central levels.

• Generate evidence on sexual harassment and GBV through documentation to support advocacy and policy initiatives.

Reporting & Capacity Building

• Prepare high-quality donor reports, providing guidance, improving protocols, and ensuring timely submission.

• Build the capacity of project staff to strengthen implementation efficiency, compliance, and quality standards.

Team Leadership & Organisational Collaboration

• Lead the project team as a high-performance unit, fostering accountability, collaboration, and achievement of objectives.

• Collaborate with organisational divisions—including people management, quality improvement, finance, compliance, and internal communications—to support effective project execution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with district administration authorities and liaise with relevant government ministries (MoWCA, MSW, MLJPA) to support advocacy and policy influence.

• Ensure effective coordination with partners, donors, and stakeholders to enhance project outcomes and sustainability.

Financial Management & Compliance

• Oversee project finances in coordination with Deputy Managers – Budget & Finance and Financial Monitoring, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.

• Take appropriate measures for non-budgeted expenditures while maintaining accountability, transparency, and donor compliance. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of Programmeme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programmeme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Master's Degree in any relevant discipline (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Law). Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is preferrable.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in NGO/international development, with at least 5 years in project management. 

Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

How to Apply:

If you believe that you have what it takes to excel in this role, please apply through bdjobs or send your updated resume to [email protected] by March 14, 2026.

This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programmeme participants, partners, and the communities we serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.