Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Jugantar Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (JSUS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Banshkhali)

Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Social Science (MSS), Master`s degree in Public Health, Education or a related field (preferred).

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 45 years

Special Skills Required:  

• Experience of team motivation and generating results· Experience of organizing and conducting trainings and workshops at different levels       
• Strong understanding of community-based rehabilitation (CBR)· Experience of generating information and effective report writing· Experience of learning from practice through project monitoring, reviewing and evaluating       
• Experience of gender sensitive planning, empowerment of children with disabilities in the community       
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills       
• Ability to analyze information, prevailing situation, evaluate options, and plan strategically       
• Very good level of spoken and written English       
• Excellent level of computer literacy
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Project Overview:

Jugantar Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (JSUS) is going to implement “BD033 Strengthening Early Identification & Early Intervention for the Children with Disabilities Project” in Banskhali Upazila under Chattogram District with the financial support of LiLiane fonds and Technical support of Centre for Disability In Development (CDD).

This project aims to improve the lives of children aged 0-12 with developmental delays and disabilities by strengthening the community-based system for early identification and early intervention. The organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced a Project Officer for smooth operation of the project. 

Location: Banskhali Upazila under Chattogram District.

Context:

• Project Title: BD033 Strengthening Early Identification & Early Intervention for the Children with Disabilities

• Technical and Fund Support: Liliane Fonds of Netherlands and CDD of Bangladesh

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure project activities at field level are properly planned, indicating all required resources, and implemented to a high standard.

• Support the project team by coordinating meetings, maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and providing status updates.

• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and Strategic Partners Organization (SPO) to ensure project success.

• Identify and resolve issues and risks that may impact project timelines or outcomes.

• Ensure project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and readily available to all relevant parties.

• Assist in the development of project budgets and financial reports, monitoring expenses, and reporting variances.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of project management processes and procedures.  

• To ensure regular and effective project monitoring takes place to collect relevant data or information and develop monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports and submit it to all relevant stakeholders.

• Adhere with internal control and ensure all staffs comply with financial internal control.

• Ensure that materials, supplies, equipment, and other assets are managed according to Finance, administration and procurement service guidelines. 

• Facilitate smooth networking, relationships, participation, communication and transparency with wide stakeholders such as local partners, government, OPDs , and other key partners at local level for joint project implementation and quality delivery. 

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Festival Bonus: 2

Maximum Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)