Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Company Name: Society Development Committee (SDC)
Vacancy: --
Age: at most 50 years
Location: Faridpur, Magura
Experience:
∎ At least 6 years
Published: 15 Oct 2024
Education:
∎ Should have a BA/BSS/BSc/BCom (pass) degree with master degree or BBA or Bachelor degree (Hons.) in any subject from a UGC-approved university.
∎ Master’s degree in Agriculture will be preferred.
∎ Any course/Certification in Project Management will get extra preference.
∎ Should have a BA/BSS/BSc/BCom (pass) degree with master degree or BBA or Bachelor degree (Hons.) in any subject from a UGC-approved university.
∎ Master’s degree in Agriculture will be preferred.
∎ Any course/Certification in Project Management will get extra preference.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ 7.0 Working Experience
∎ Minimum six (6) years of working experience in project management (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
∎ Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
∎ 8.0 Knowledge and Skills
∎ In depth knowledge on RECP, vegetable value chain, agri. business or entrepreneur development, HACCP, product diversification, certification, environment, climate change and vulnerability as well as climate smart activities.
∎ Practical knowledge and experiences in training modules, flyer, banner, festoon, brushier, case stories, etc. development.
∎ Excellence in team management with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Advance user of MS office suite and relevant applications (Adobe suite, Canva, AI, etc.).
∎ Excellent report writing, data analysis and presentation skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ 9.0 Age Limit
∎ Maximum 50 years of age on the last date of application. The age limit will be relaxed for applicants with extensive experience.
∎ 7.0 Working Experience
∎ Minimum six (6) years of working experience in project management (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
∎ Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
∎ 8.0 Knowledge and Skills
∎ In depth knowledge on RECP, vegetable value chain, agri. business or entrepreneur development, HACCP, product diversification, certification, environment, climate change and vulnerability as well as climate smart activities.
∎ Practical knowledge and experiences in training modules, flyer, banner, festoon, brushier, case stories, etc. development.
∎ Excellence in team management with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Advance user of MS office suite and relevant applications (Adobe suite, Canva, AI, etc.).
∎ Excellent report writing, data analysis and presentation skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ 9.0 Age Limit
∎ Maximum 50 years of age on the last date of application. The age limit will be relaxed for applicants with extensive experience.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
∎ Provide strategic direction for project implementation and supervise the project.
∎ Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project delivery.
∎ Facilitate project meetings, training, and workshops, and environment club meetings.
∎ Manage project budgets, procurement, reimbursement, as well as track project performance.
∎ Ensure and supervise documentation on events, program learnings and impact, case studies, and reports.
∎ Ensure and supervise preparation and submission of project progress reports in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly, yearly and any required reports).
∎ Maintain regular communication and collaboration with PKSF regarding sub-project implementation.
∎ Maintain linkages with different stakeholders, such as-Government departments (i.e. DAE & DoE), academicians, value-chain actors, private sector companies, etc.
∎ Report to senior management regarding project progress regularly.
∎ Any other tasks or duties assigned by the senior management of SDC.
∎ 1.0 Background
∎ Society Development Committee (SDC) is going to implement a sub-project titled ‘Promotion of value added vegetables for sustainable growth and instituting RECP practices’ as part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ Project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under “High Value Crops (Vegetable)” sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and SDC.
∎ 2.0 Sub-project Objectives
∎ 1. Increase the income of vegetable producers through high-value crop selection and market access.
∎ 2. Promote sustainable and resource-efficient vegetable production practices.
∎ 3. Reduce the environmental impact of vegetable production.
∎ 4. Empower farmers with knowledge and tools (existing mobile applications for farm management) for improved decision-making.
∎ 3.0 Sub-project Working Areas
∎ The sub-project will cover Faridpur (Faridpur Sadar, Modhukhali, Sadarpur upazilas) and Magura (Sadar upazila) districts.
∎ 4.0 Duration
∎ The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.
∎ 5.0 Duties and Responsibilities
∎ The ‘Project Manager’ is responsible for overall implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project at the field. His/her duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:
∎ Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
∎ Provide strategic direction for project implementation and supervise the project.
∎ Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project delivery.
∎ Facilitate project meetings, training, and workshops, and environment club meetings.
∎ Manage project budgets, procurement, reimbursement, as well as track project performance.
∎ Ensure and supervise documentation on events, program learnings and impact, case studies, and reports.
∎ Ensure and supervise preparation and submission of project progress reports in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly, yearly and any required reports).
∎ Maintain regular communication and collaboration with PKSF regarding sub-project implementation.
∎ Maintain linkages with different stakeholders, such as-Government departments (i.e. DAE & DoE), academicians, value-chain actors, private sector companies, etc.
∎ Report to senior management regarding project progress regularly.
∎ Any other tasks or duties assigned by the senior management of SDC.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 70,000/-
∎ Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization’s policy.
∎ Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.
∎ Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 70,000/-
∎ Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization’s policy.
∎ Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Faridpur, Magura
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Apply Procedure
∎ Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to apply with a complete CV with the names of two referees (past/present employers), and 02 copies of recent photograph to: SDC Tower (3rd Floor), Alauddin Khan Sarak, Alipur, Faridpur Sadar, Faridpur by 26/10/2024 or mail to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and personal interview over phone (Cell) or Email. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During interview you must produce original copies of all educational and experience certificates including National ID.
∎ “Women are actively encouraged to apply”
Company Information:
∎ Society Development Committee (SDC)
∎ SDC Tower , Alauddin Khan Road , Alipur , Faridpur
Address::
∎ SDC Tower , Alauddin Khan Road , Alipur , Faridpur
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 26 Oct 2024
Category: NGO/Development
