Job Description
Title: Upazilla Manager
Company Name: Uttaran
Vacancy: 2
Location: Khulna
Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Social Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science or related fields.
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Social Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science or related fields.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ 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, Agriculture, risk assessment, and disaster response.
∎ Gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in community engagement.
∎ Ability to work in remote locations and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
∎ 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, Agriculture, risk assessment, and disaster response.
∎ Gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in community engagement.
∎ Ability to work in remote locations and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Distribution and Field Operations
∎ Oversee the distribution of materials as per project guidelines.
∎ Ensure proper monitoring, documentation, and reporting of project activities.
∎ Support PM in coordination with the project team.
∎ Provide support to the Project operation manager in implementing field activities effectively.
∎ Facilitate and oversee the implementation of risk assessment plans at the village and beneficiaries’ level.
∎ Actively participate in relief operations and ensure equitable and efficient support to affected communities.
∎ Community Engagement and Networking
∎ Conduct community meetings at ward and union levels to mobilize and engage beneficiaries.
∎ Implement action plans based on community needs and priorities.
∎ Strong relationship with local govt and local stakeholders
∎ 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.
∎ Admin Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.
∎ Submission of weekly/monthly activity plan and report.
∎ Maintain and fulfil properly movement register for field visit
∎ Fulfil and maintain leave form properly
∎ Maintain tour forms properly and submission after tour with the voucher
∎ Preservation of organizational files and resources
∎ Preparation for conducting additional responsibility for the requirement of the organization
∎ Avoid conspiracy, indecent words, and negative views to higher authority and finally show the faith to the organization
∎ Consolidated and unite for the organization
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term
∎ Project : CALL – Climate Action at Local Level
∎ Station : Khulna district (Dacope and Koyra)
∎ Job Description
∎ Project Background:
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
∎ Uttaran with the help of The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) will collaborate to implement CALL – Climate Action at Local Level programme in the southwestern region of Bangladesh.
∎ Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Upazilla Manager for CALL – Climate Action at Local Level programme.
∎ Reports to: Project manager, Uttaran
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ As an Upazilla Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities within your designated area. Key responsibilities include:
∎ Distribution and Field Operations
∎ Oversee the distribution of materials as per project guidelines.
∎ Ensure proper monitoring, documentation, and reporting of project activities.
∎ Support PM in coordination with the project team.
∎ Provide support to the Project operation manager in implementing field activities effectively.
∎ Facilitate and oversee the implementation of risk assessment plans at the village and beneficiaries’ level.
∎ Actively participate in relief operations and ensure equitable and efficient support to affected communities.
∎ Community Engagement and Networking
∎ Conduct community meetings at ward and union levels to mobilize and engage beneficiaries.
∎ Implement action plans based on community needs and priorities.
∎ Strong relationship with local govt and local stakeholders
∎ 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.
∎ Admin Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.
∎ Submission of weekly/monthly activity plan and report.
∎ Maintain and fulfil properly movement register for field visit
∎ Fulfil and maintain leave form properly
∎ Maintain tour forms properly and submission after tour with the voucher
∎ Preservation of organizational files and resources
∎ Preparation for conducting additional responsibility for the requirement of the organization
∎ Avoid conspiracy, indecent words, and negative views to higher authority and finally show the faith to the organization
∎ Consolidated and unite for the organization
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Job Location: Khulna district (Dacope and Koyra)
∎ Salary: 30,000 bdt per month (with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran's Policy and Project Design.
∎ Job Location: Khulna district (Dacope and Koyra)
∎ Salary: 30,000 bdt per month (with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran's Policy and Project Design.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Khulna
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 8th July 2025. Application should be sent via bdjobs online application only. Only properly complete applications will be considered for short-listing and will be contracted for the Interview
∎ Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!
∎ Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.
∎ Uttaran`s contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.
Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 8 Jul 2025
Category: NGO/Development
