Project Manager

Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: Women Job Creation Center (WJCC)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Fisheries, or related fields.

• 3 to 5 years

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in community development, disaster management, or related fields.

• Prior experience in conducting PRAs, FGDs, and community mobilization activities.

Skills:

• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office and report writing.

• Understanding of sustainable livelihoods, risk assessment, and disaster response.

• Behavioural Competencies:

• Gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in community engagement.

• Ability to work in remote locations and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

• Job Location: Mongla Upazila Under Bagerhat District.

Job Context

WJCC is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1992 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. WJCC is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

WJCC invites applications for the vacant position titled- Project Manager for the Fisher folk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation Project

Reports to: Chief Executive of WJCC

Job Responsibilities

• As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities within your designated area. Key responsibilities include:

• Community Engagement and Planning

• Conduct community meetings at ward and union levels to mobilize and engage fisher folk.

• Implement action plans based on community needs and priorities.

• Distribution and Relief Operations

• Oversee the distribution of goods, products, and materials as per project guidelines.

• Ensure proper monitoring, documentation, and reporting of goods and material distribution activities.

• Support relief work during emergencies in coordination with the project team.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate and collaborate with government representatives and other key stakeholders to gain support for project activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor project activities to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.

• Prepare and submit timely project reports, including monthly, quarterly, and event-specific updates.

• Support the completion of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and ensure proper documentation of findings.

• Support and Coordination

• Provide support to the Project Coordinator in implementing field activities effectively.

• Facilitate and oversee the implementation of risk assessment plans at the village level.

• Actively participate in relief operations and ensure equitable and efficient support to affected communities.

• Salary: 40,000 BDT and 1 festival bonus equivalent of 1 month gross salary yearly

• Compensation & other benefits: As per WJCC Policy and Project Design.