Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Satkhira (Tala)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in environmental science, disaster management or any other relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Project Manager for the "Spatial Surge Forecasting Using Artificial Intelligence and Community Knowledge for Inclusive and Transformative Early Actions (SURF-IT)" Project.
∎ Reports to: Director of the organization
∎ Project title and description
∎ Spatial Surge Forecasting Using Artificial Intelligence and Community Knowledge for Inclusive and Transformative Early Actions (SURF-IT)
∎ This project aims to address the vulnerability of coastal communities in Bangladesh to tidal surges/ high tide, by the development of a model to forecast surge levels and timing in selected inland tidal estuaries.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract (3 years)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:
∎ Understand the mission, vision, principle, strategies, and policies of Uttaran and implement the project accordingly.
∎ Manage, coordinate, and develop the capacity of all project staff according to the policy of Uttaran and according to the objective of the project.
∎ Provide support and guidance to develop, review, oversee and review project strategy and activities related to the implementation of the project according to the project design, risk, and challenges encountered during implementation.
∎ Provide technical assistance for the design of the project's monitoring and evaluation strategy. Support in developing an M&E system to measure profitability and relevant business indicators of targeted displaced families.
∎ Monitor, identify, and advise on challenges and risks facing the implementation of the project.
∎ Ensuring the provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes.
∎ Lead project planning, implementation, and maintaining close collaboration with donor and Uttaran.
∎ Facilitate the team members to internalize different conceptual and methodological documents as well as processes.
∎ Assist all staff to develop an effective and coordinated work plan and maintain smooth coordination and team spirit within the pools as well as within the team, ensure regular sharing among the team members about achievements, experiences and learning.
∎ Arrange training, workshop and learning visits for the staff members.
∎ Provide technical, managerial and logistic support to team for effective implementation of the project activities.
∎ Take responsibilities to integrate different units such as operation, monitoring, rapid response, logistic team and other units working in the same area.
∎ Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports, observation reports and expenditure reports
∎ Attend the coordination meeting and maintain liaison with Donor, Government bodies, and other organizations and provide assistance to them as and when required.
∎ Arrange field schedule and accompany visitors and explain the project activities.
∎ Maintaining proper relation with relevant Government Department and Local Government.
∎ Facilitate in creating a gender sensitive working environment within the team as well as organization. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Minimum five years' working experience within NGO/INGO in managerial positions like project coordinator/ project manager.
∎ Commitment to an understanding of Uttaran's core values and principles.
∎ Demonstrated competency to work independently with minimum supervision.
∎ Experience in project cycle management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
∎ Have an effective acquaintance with people management.
∎ Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
∎ Have good command of the English language.
∎ Have excellent writing, reporting, and analytical skills.
∎ Have excellent knowledge and skill in Office applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).
∎ Self-motivation, goal/result-orientation, and teamwork.

Salary: Tk. 65000 - 70000 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 2 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 23 Jul 2023
∎ Uttaran

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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