World Concern is a Christian global relief and development agency that extends opportunity and hope to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. We serve nearly 5 million people in 16 countries, focusing on food security, child protection, education, maternal and child health, microfinance, vocational training, clean water and sanitation and disaster response. World Concern in Bangladesh is searching an energetic, smart & potential candidate for the following key position of ‘Program Manager’ for Integrated Development Project for Rajapalong Area under Cox’sBazar District. Detail of Job Description and other necessary requirement for the position is described as below:

Name of Position :
Program Manager
Project :
Integrated Development Project
Job Location :
Rajapalong Area, Cox’s Bazar District
Reports to :
Program & Operations Manager
Supervises :
Program Officers and Office
Support Staff
Qualification :
Post Graduate (Social Science/ Sociology, Disaster Management/ Environmental Science or other related subject)
Training :
Minimum training on Training of Trainers (TOT), PRA, CRA Leadership, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Disaster Management, Share point.
Professional Skills :
Training/Teaching/Counseling Skills, Management & Supervision skills, Independently office correspondence report writing skills, Communication & Networking skills, Computer operating skills, Interpersonal skills, PowerPoint Presentation, Net surfing.
Experience :
Minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar position in a reputable organization.
Purpose of the position :
To provide overall leadership to the OVT team for effective implementation of the OVT project in alignment with TD Principles and enhancement of skill and capacity of community people with community participation. The Project Manager will manage the day to day work of the OVT Project by maintaining effective communication with all the concerned stakeholders and will be responsible in planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A) Project Management:

  • Prepare concept notes, theory of change, project proposals & budget as per funding partner required format.
  • Operate & develop IDP project as per plan. Ensure that the program is implemented as per the design and in conformity to the log frame.
  • All the interventions are carried out with quality and integrity in the community to make deep impact for a longer term.
  • Conduct monthly meetings with the Community Volunteers and develop plans for program implementation and budget utilization without any variances.
  • Provide technical guidance to the Community Volunteers regularly through monitoring visits.
  • Implementation of project activities within target villages following the project strategic plan and M/E framework.
  • Ensure timely implementation of all project activities.
  • Ensure the project reports are submitted on time.
  • Ensure there is Action Reflection and Learning is an ongoing exercise within the team and among the community leadership.
  • Facilitate the establishment of community structures to ensure the sustainability of the project even after exit.
  • Ensure staff performance evaluation and contribute to strategy planning.

B) Planning and Timely Reporting

  • Prepare and provide Monthly Activity Plans, Quarterly reports, half yearly and annual reports and update the monitoring evaluation framework according to the stipulated schedules.
  • Provide Project Specific information to the Program & Operations Manager to update the Monthly Program review template on SharePoint.

C) Quality Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Develop MEAL system for the project and provide technical support for need assessment, PDMs, and narrative and financial report on time to management and donors.
  • Make overall Planning, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
  • Collect simple Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) information and beneficiary stories, to reflect and use this for learning and improvement and for donor reporting.
  • Ensure and facilitate Monitoring and Evaluation information be communicated back to villages in a way that encourages reflection and action. 
  • Ensure that program is monitored by making use of the M&E framework and updated in regular intervals.If needed program plans and budgets are revised based on the reflection of monitoring together with the community and team with an adaptive programming approach.
  • Develop monthly work plan, setting quarterly, half yearly and annual target and implement the activities to achieve the target.
  • Prepare monthly numerical & Narrative report, quarterly, mid-term and annual narrative reports for WCB, head quarter and donor partners.

D) Financial Management

  • Ensure expenditures follow and comply with World Concern purchasing policies.
  • Budget preparation and planning, analyzing variance reports, recommending adjustments and advising on program management decisions as necessary.

E) Personal Development, Leadership and Mentoring

  • Attend training, develop and self-assess competency profiles, receive coaching and be continuously learning and growing in ability to facilitate development.
  • To provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to co-community facilitators in the implementation of the project activities within the target villages/area.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned and seek assistance from the Supervisor.
  • Assist in hiring and arranging staff orientation and WC core values training

F) Team building:

  • As a team leader, provide spiritual nurture for the OVT team. Be responsible for adhering to the Core Values and pursuit of the mission and vision of the WC always.
  • Play the role of a coach and mentor to build the capacities of the team and ensure their performance is managed in line with the HR standards & guidelines.
  • Identify the training needs for staff development and plan appropriate training.
  • Run the project smoothly in close cooperation and coordination with CD, HR & Admin, P&OM& FC and Program related dept. and to attend meetings, seminars and workshops.
  • Provide guidance to overall team works in the field time to time.

G) Networking:

  • To build effective and working relationships with local government officials, service providers and other important stakeholders.
  • To build strong and cordial relationships with the community people, traditional leaders and local CBOs.
  • To be part of networks of likeminded NGOs/INGOs to share resources for strengthening of program implementation and also to avoid duplication and wastage time and resources.
  • Make liaisons with govt. related and DV or special braches activities.

H) Resource mobilization:

  • Support the efforts Resource Advancement department by submitting stories of transformation and good success stories.
  • Perform social empowerment of the poor and their institutions (groups).

I) Other Requirements:

  • In countryMin 5 years of working experience in project management, and thematic supervision and guidance of all aspects.
  • Willingness to field visit (at least 50%) in country and facing challenges.
  • Willingness to travel internationally also.
  • Maximum age for this post is 45 years.
  • Able to drive a motorbike and interested to travel in rural areas having a valid driving license.
  • Applicant who has working experience in holistic transformational development work on climate change, disaster risk reduction, good governance, Education, Water Sanitation & Hygiene and women empowerment-related projects will get special priority.
  • Model and demonstrate effective Christian leadership and able to lead daily devotions and apply scripture discern God’s direction in planning and decision making (Lead Like Jesus practiced).
  • Demonstrated value-guided relational success with government, donors and various stakeholders.
  • Understands, articulates and integrates World Concern’s transformational development approach into life and all WC program and operational activities; partners with Church and Christian organizations in Bangladesh and region.
  • Should have the good interpersonal skill.
  • Good command of Bangla and English.
  • Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Country Director or Program & Operations Manager or Senior Management.

Adhere to and support World Concern’s Safety and Security Policy and System

As part of this role, the job holder will be expected to adhere to and support World Concern’s Safety and Security Policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties, and comply, at all times, to safety and security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self-awareness and be aware of the safety-security related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team and the organization as a whole.

Safeguarding

World Concern is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults at all times. World Concern expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

Compensation & Other Benefits

  • Salary: Consolidated Amount of Tk. 75,000/- (Seventy five thousand including all Benefits)
  • Yearly increment, Provident fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Life Insurance, Paternity/ Maternity leave, weekly 2-day holiday, phone bill, travel allowanceand others as per Organization policy.

Application Procedures: Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Full Resume with two references one must be the current supervisor, 01 copy of passport-size photographs and copies of all academic & experience certificates including copies of your National ID Card to the following mailing address or send your soft copy directly to the following e-mail address wcbcohrd@gmail.com on or before 12/07/2024.

Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women & men with Chritian faith & values and encourages candidates to apply for vacant position Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Application Deadline: July 12, 2024

Address: 12/8 Iqbal Road, Block-A, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207.