UNNAYAN PROCHESTA

Terms of Reference (TOR) of
Project Manager

1.0 Background

Unnayan Prochesta (UP) is going to implement a sub-project titled “Promoting resilient green growth in dairy sub-sector through ensuring RECP”. As a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under “Cattle and Buffalo” sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Unnayan Prochesta (UP).

2.0 Sub-project Objectives

  • To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good farming practices.
  • To adopt climate resilient technologies.
  • To promote circular economy.
  • To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs.
  • To assist entrepreneurs in expanding the market for dairy products. 

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented acrossTala, Kalaroa, Assasuni, SatkhiraSadar, Dumuria & Paikgacha, upazilas of Satkhira and Khulna districts.

4.0 Duration

The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.

5.0 Duties and Responsibilities

The ‘Project Manager’ is responsible for overall implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project at the field. His/her duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:

  • Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
  • Provide strategic direction for project implementation and supervise the project.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Facilitate project meetings, training, and workshops, and Environment Club meetings
  • Manage project budgets, procurement, reimbursement, as well as track project performance.
  • Ensure and supervise documentation on events, program learnings and impact, case studies, and reports.
  • Ensure and supervise preparation and submission of project progress reports in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
  • Maintain regular communication and collaboration with PKSF regarding sub-project implementation. 
  • Maintain liaison and coordination with local government as well as govt. offices such as DAE, DoF, DoE.
  • Report to senior management regarding project progress regularly.
  • Any other tasks or duties assigned by the senior management of the Unnayan Prochesta (UP) and SMART PMU, PKSF.

6.0 Academic Qualifications

  • Should have a BA/BSS/BSc./BCom.(pass) degree with master degree or BBA or Bachelor degree (hons) in any subject from a UGC-approved university.
  • BSc. in DVM/Livestock/Food Engineering will be preferred.

7.0 Working Experience

  • Minimum six (6) years of working experience in project management (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
  • Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
  • Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).

8.0 Age Limit

  • Maximum 50 years of age on the last date of application.

9.0 Salary and Allowances

  • Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 65,000/- per Month & Yearly 5% Increment.
  • Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as perproject policy.
  • Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.

Unnayan Prochesta reserves the right to cancel one or any applications at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applications along with CV, recent 03 copies of PP size color photo, NID copy, all academic & relevant experience certificates must reach by 17 October, 2024 to Director, UnnayanProchesta, Village + Post: Tala, Upazila: Tala, District: Satkhira by post or courier or email to unnprojob16@gmail.com. The written and oral test of eligible candidates will be held on 19.10.2024 at 10 AM. No Interview card will be issued and no TA DA will be provided.

Please mention the position name on the top of envelope or in the subject line of E-mail.

'Women are actively encouraged to apply.'