Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”) is a non-profit faith based organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh (HFHB) is a relativity small operation dedicated to the eradication of substandard housing and homelessness in Bangladesh. HFHB is currently looking for interested and qualified candidates for the following position.

Program Manager (Based in Dhaka)

Responsibilities:
  • Overall implementation and management of the assigned projects within the constraints of the projects along with managing and directing the resources with fullest efficiency & stewardship to best meet of the project objectives.
  • Prepare the detailed project implementation plan (PIP) with respective project teams.
  • Ensure collection of metrics data & produce periodic donor progress reports, activity reports and other relevant program reports & documents in English for all stakeholders, management and donors.
  • Identifying, monitoring, and responding to risks related with project implementation.
  • Provide leadership to the related project staffs for delivering project’s objectives within scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
  • Review and endorse beneficiary selection and provide final recommendation to management for approval.
  • Review the FTR & CR to confirm that they are produced in alignment with the projects scheduled activities.
  • Review the PROJECT level Purchase Requisition and Comparative Statement for management approval.
  • Coordinate among Project Coordinators and key project personnel to bring outcomes/recommendations/suggestions to the attention of management.
  • Develop a good rapport team members to ensure a healthy working environment with good relationships to motivate staff to contribute their best for the achievement of desired outcomes and facilitate strong communications between Project staff and senior management.
  • Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of HFHB and donor organizations as specified in grant agreements and trouble shoots project problems identifying and implementing creative solutions.
  • Support the RD & Communication team providing data/information, case stories and best practices to develop communication materials and promotional items to attract and sustain funding for the program.
  • Support program development department in new project development as well as helping to ensure projects are designed based on needs and RFP guidelines to build community, sector and societal impact.
  • Contribute to the design of the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning & accountability (MEAL) framework and the method for the collection of learning.
  • Support preparation of FD - 6 & FC – 1 and all kind of Program reporting etc.
  • Support in to develop program evaluation strategies and framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement;
  • Support the development and execution of program policies and guidelines.

Requirements:

  • The ideal person should have Graduation in Architecture/Civil Engineering from a recognized Public University with 3-5 years working experience including 2-3 years in managerial position of program implementation, preferably with a Development Organization, working with low income people
  • Fundamental understanding of low cost housing techniques
  • Excellent Report writing Skill
  • Advance leadership skills
  • Capable of leading and managing a wide range of staff
  • Sound knowledge in strategic decision making
  • Good command of project planning and budgeting
  • Advance skills in MS Office software
  • Excellent communication skill both spoken & written in English & Bengali
  • High moral character with integrity and honesty
  • Capacity to handle multi tasks & prioritize job responsibilities.

Salary: Approximately Taka 70,000 per month (negotiable based on competency of selected candidate) with all other regular benefits as per organizati

If you feel that your qualification and experience matches with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please forward completed HFHB’s Job Application Form to hr@habitatbangladesh.org or send the same to The Human Resource Manager, Habitat for Humanity International- Bangladesh, House # 12 (3rd Floor), Road # 16/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 by July 10, 2018 within 12:00pm. The Job Application Form can be downloaded by clicking here. Please note the application form is required to be completed in full and that incomplete applications will not be considered. Women and minority are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate who applied earlier need no to apply.

* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification