Project Manager

Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh - Cox's Bazar Special Zone

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Must have a Bachelor (Essential) or Master’s degree (Preferred) in economics, social science, Business, Commerce, or other relevant field of education and experience in a related area.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure project is running according to the agreed timeframe and Detailed Implementation Plan.
∎ The CBI SOP is followed and implemented.
∎ Cash Distribution Flow efficiently managed.
∎ Setup CBP project team and ensure each staff contributes to the project outcomes according to the plan.
∎ Manage Field Coordinator and the Field Teams responsible for Cash distribution in their designated operation areas.
∎ Manage the Financial Service Provider (FSP), ensure encrypted Muster role is transmitted to FSP as per the SOP.
∎ Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources, collection of base line data to assist in project implementation.
∎ Initiate and manage the beneficiary registration, verification, validation processes as per SOP and Govt. and Donor Requirements.
∎ Liaison with Donor.
∎ Following the agreed plan of action, implement the program to schedule, reporting any delays and deviations immediately.
∎ Prepare cash distribution plan for the relevant beneficiaries.
∎ Ensure payments of cash to participants are accurate and according to the criteria.
∎ Submit cash distribution plans to CFS&L Lead to be reviewed and to be submitted to the payment institutions such as Banks, Postal Office, Mobile Banking, etc.
∎ Plan and monitor all field activities, i.e. appointments, meetings, cash / food distributions, monitoring and beneficiary follow-ups.
∎ Setup / revise project budget and monitor its implementation. Ensure all expenditures according to WV financial policies and manual.
∎ Assist sectors to identify evidence-based tools and project design and prioritization
∎ Establish list of cash-transfer activities and track the completion of each activity.
∎ Establish list of cash-transfer beneficiary by gender per activity.
∎ File all contracts and agreement with communities
∎ Work closely with the CFS&L Lead to ensure timely procurement and delivery of project resources. Ensure appropriate paperwork is provided.
∎ Ensure proper documentation of program processes is upheld, i.e. distribution plans, beneficiary lists, cash requisition, distribution reports, working with all stakeholders Donor, Govt. WV internal units.
∎ Together with M&E unit setup monitoring indicators and ensure M&E unit are delivering monitoring reports on regular basis.
∎ Communicate with the community and other stakeholders the objectives of the Cash Transfer Project.
∎ Provide accurate financial acquittals of Cash and Travel advances.
∎ Supervise project staff, organize training and provide operational leadership.
∎ Liaise with Government, Donor and other stakeholders (FSP, NGOs, Upazila and Union Parishad) and represent World Vision in the area of project implementation.
∎ Network with other projects, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and key agencies in the project area to prevent duplication and to enhance project quality, innovation and sustainability.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of practical experience in humanitarian related work.
∎ Good theoretical and working knowledge of Cash-Based Programming
∎ Good working knowledge of WFP, USAID, EU, CIDA and other food resource donor guidelines.
∎ Extensive understanding of Social Safety Nets, Livelihoods and associated methodologies (e.g. Logical framework approach, results-based management, most significant change etc...)
∎ An understanding of labour based interventions (FFA/FFW)
∎ Understanding of basic economics i.e. elasticity of demand and supply and substitution effects
∎ Ability to articulate the disincentive hypothesis as it relates to food aid and the possible interactions between food and markets (labour and commodity)
∎ A clear appreciation of coping mechanism and strategies
∎ Analytical and systematic in approach, yet able to think and act strategically
∎ Experience in Project Management
∎ Proven skills in process and group facilitation, training and capacity building
∎ Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
∎ Demonstrated leadership, people management, coaching, mentoring, and team building skills.
∎ Strong problem identification, analytical and solving skills.
∎ Strong competency in proposal & report writing, monitoring and budgeting skills.
∎ Experience working with communities and local governments, INGOs, donors and other key internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment.
∎ Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
∎ Ability to live and work in difficult remote areas and travel extensively.
∎ Ability to maintain performance despite intense workload and work pace.
∎ Committed to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement.
∎ Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
∎ World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. Essential
∎ World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation. Essential

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Application Deadline: June 13, 2020

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh - Cox's Bazar Special Zone
∎ Address : Abedin Tower (2nd floor), 35 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka - 1213, P.O. Box: 9071 Hotel Bay Marina, (1st Floor) Plot# 61, Block # B, PWD Residential Area, 4700 Cox's Bazar
∎ Web : http://www.wvi.org/bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification.Please don't send hard copy CV.Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.Women are highly encouraged to apply.*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.