Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) is a grants making organization for human rights and governance initiatives invites applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Project Manager for Partnership for Resilient Livelihoods in CHT Region project. The position will be based at Rangamati, Chottogram.

Project Brief:

Since January 2023, MJF has been running a four-year project titled "Partnership for Resilient Livelihoods in CHT Region" to contribute to poverty reduction and resilient livelihoods of extremely poor households in the three Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) districts of Bangladesh. This initiative is supported by EU and will benefit 20,000 households, and nearly 98,000 people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Project Manager (PM), Post: 1

Responsibilities: (Job Summary)     

Project Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of the PRLC project under  the supervision of Project Coordinator of PRLC project . S/he will work closely with the PRLC project team to intervene the project activities and achieving the project's goals and objectives. S/he will manage and support the partner organization in implementing the project activities in coordination with the result based technical staff. S/he will maintain contacts with cross-sections at MJF with extensive field visits at partners working areas. S/he will be responsible for assisting partners in achieving performance, compliance issues, project objectives, and goals, and providing technical and programmatic guidance.

S/he will solely be responsible for documenting and showcasing the learnings, achievements and good practices of the PRLC project. S/he will also assist in producing different reports and promotional materials. Besides, S/he will coordinate observing various national and international days and events as well.

S/he will maintain a collaboration and networking with relevant stakeholders at local and national level, including Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council and three Hill District Councils.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager will responsible for managing partners and ensure implementation of day-to-day project activities under the guidance of Project Coordinator and collaboration with Technical Officers.  S/he will assist the project team in implementing project activities, profiling of targeted beneficiaries, developing different guidelines, manuals and modules, facilitating training, organizing events, producing report and documentation, ensuring communication and visibility, regular monitoring of the interventions etc. S/he will support the local partners in implementing project activities at the field.

Qualification and Experience: The incumbent must have:
             
Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences or other discipline relating to Livelihoods, Nutrition and resilience, or Bachelor in Agriculture from reputed Universities;
  • A minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role – specifically in managing Partnership in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area, very strong experience in resilience and livelihoods programming at both strategic and operational levels
  • Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into programmes
  • Evidence of project cycle management experience, including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring & evaluation
  • Ability to work with local authorities and rural ethnic communities including traditional and political leadership
  • Ability to communicate ideas in a culturally sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application especially in CHT context with an ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual and multidisciplinary environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a highly motivated team
  • Experience of implementing Youth,  - Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment programs
  • Strong skills in networking, representation and building relations with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in building the capacity of the team internally and of external stakeholders
  • Ability to assess livelihood assets and their vulnerability to present and future climate impacts
  • Experience in the design and implementation of different livelihood measures at community level
  • Familiarity with, and up-to-date knowledge on, various international efforts in livelihood diversification to deal with different environmental and climatic stresses including variability
  • Working knowledge on Nutrition and Social protection issues will be added as advantage
  • Both native /local dialects in the CHT context and excellent written in Bangla English skills
  • Working knowledge and experience of in CHT context is desired.
  • Knowledge   and skill in IT with active presence in social Medias.

Competencies

  • A team-player and self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision, with sound judgment
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a team member, in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multicultural environment
  • Flexibility to make ad-hoc changes as and when the need arises; ability to perform under stress; willingness to keep flexible working hours
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, reporting with ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the MJF’s core principles, values and ethical standards
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, caste/class nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

For detailed job description for this position, please click this link.

Remuneration- Attractive Salary will be offered for the deserving candidates.

Application procedure: Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit application through online http://manusherjonno.org/ecircular/. The deadline for submission of the application is 25 September 2023. 

MJF’s commitment to safeguarding

Manusher Jonno Foundation is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, financial misconduct, and is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults as per policy. Manusher Jonno Foundation expects all MJF and project staff, vendors, and consultants, to abide by this commitment through MJF’s code of conduct. MJF places a high priority on ensuring rights and uphold respect and dignity of all people irrespective of class, caste, ethnicity, religion, physical condition and gender.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal records and fraudulence/corruption/ terrorism. Please note that Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes is mandatory.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Manusher Jonno Foundation is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity within the workplace.