Jhanjira Samaj Kallyan Sangstha (JSKS) is a non-government development organization in the north region of Bangladesh. The organisation is seeking a competent candidate for the position under its program “EMPOWER – Elevating Marginalized Populations through Women’s Equity and Representation,” an initiative of Nagorikata: Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) implemented in partnership with GFA Consulting Group.

Position Title: Project Manager (PM)

Number of Position: 01 (one)

Location: Dinajpur (4 Upazila’s).

Nature of employment: Contractual

Project period: Up to 17 June, 2027

Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) of the “EMPOWER – Elevating Marginalized Populations through Women’s Equity and Representation” Project will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in line with JSKS and donor guidelines. Working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the PM will lead the project team across four Upazilas to ensure timely delivery of outputs, quality assurance, and meaningful engagement with Dalit, Adivasi, and other marginalized communities. Key responsibilities include developing and executing work plans, managing budgets and resources, overseeing both financial and narrative reporting, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor policies. The PM will also facilitate staff capacity building, maintain effective coordination with local government institutions, CBOs, and civil society partners, and serve as the primary liaison with the donor. Additionally, the role entails promoting women’s leadership, gender equity, and inclusive governance through rights-based and gender-transformative programming. The position demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with a deep commitment to advancing social justice and equality at the grassroots level.

Education

The candidate must Master Degree in Social Science or any other related disciplines.

Additional Requirements:

The candidate should have 5-10 years of experience in managerial roles, demonstrating proven expertise in planning, budgeting, report writing, and monitoring & evaluation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with proficiency in both spoken and written English and Bangla, as well as advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools. Experience in networking, establishing linkages, and fostering collaboration is essential. Additionally, the candidate should be willing to drive a motorcycle and hold a valid driving license.

Reporting to: Executive Director of JSKS

Salary & Benefits: The salary package is monthly BDT 70,000, including all admissible benefits. Yearly festival allowance, increments and other benefits will be provided as per the organization's policy and project allocation.

Note:

• JSKS aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
• JSKS has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the Safeguarding, Gender Policy, Child Protection Policy and PSHEA Policy of JSKS.
• Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
• There is no cost involved with applying for positions with JSKS. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.
• Only short-listed candidates will be called for test and interview.

Method of Application:

Candidates with the required qualifications can apply through email by mentioning the Job Position of vacancy announcement in the subject line to: jsks.jobs@gmail.com with the following documents or Post/drop in the box: (To, Executive Director, Jhanjira Samaj Kallyan Sangstha (JSKS), Post Office-Jhanjira Hat, Upazila-Dinajpur Sadar, District-Dinajpur on before November 04, 2025.

Please ensure that your application is complete with the above-mentioned documents. As an incomplete applications generate an immense administrative burden for our organization. As a general rule, candidates who have not properly submitted their application with the required documents will be excluded from consideration.

Disclaimer:

JSKS follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and persons with disabled. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements, and suitability of the candidate. JSKS strictly follows the Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and PSHEA Policy to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of JSKS staffs, consultants, visitors and the standards of behavior expected from them. So JSKS discourage to apply those persons who are involved any abusive activities. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.