Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be overall responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and coordination of the AHIMSA project. He/She will manage and monitor project staff; design and conduct capacity-building trainings and workshops; ensure institutional safeguarding protocols; manage project finances; maintain strong communication with NETZ, local civil society members, and Government authorities; and deliver high-quality reporting and documentation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure project goals and impact are achieved through effective, efficient, and quality implementation of all project activities.
• Develop, prepare, and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual project implementation and work plans.
• Provide strong leadership, direct guidance, supervision, performance management, and on-job coaching/mentoring to the project team.
• Provide conceptual and strategic guidance to team members, especially on human rights, gender, women empowerment, non-violence, and safeguarding.
• Design and facilitate high-level capacity-building trainings (ToT) for staff, SMCs, CSOs, and ensure proper formation of school/community groups.
• Prepare and draft high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual quantitative and qualitative progress reports, best practices, and policy briefs.
• Share assessments and regular progress reports with the Executive Director and provide support to conduct project research and studies.
• Organize, lead, and facilitate inception workshops, steering meetings, regional seminars, stakeholder dialogues, and public events.
• Establish and continue formal and informal linkages/networks with community leaders, local authorities, and government officials.
• Ensure smooth functioning of financial management and resource optimization, including checking, recommending, and approving all project advances, expenditures, and bill/vouche
• Manage field-level crises, promote a gender-friendly environment, and strictly enforce institutional safeguarding policies (Child Protection, Gender, and PSH) across all activities.

Required Educational Qualifications

• Master of Arts (MA) in Development Studies

Additional Qualifications

Education

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master`s degree in Development Studies, Human Rights, Law, Sociology, International Relations, or any relevant discipline from a reputed university.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Additional Requirements

• Age At most 45 years
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of professional experience in the NGO sector, with at least 3 years of direct experience as a Project Manager in Human Rights, Youth Empowerment, or Social Inclusion projects.
• Proven experience in conducting trainings/workshops on conflict transformation, non-violent communication, and gender justice.
• Excellent professional communication, representation, and documentation/report-writing skills in both English and Bangla.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, internet, and remote communication tools).
• Must possess a valid motorcycle driving license and be willing to ride in remote field areas.
• Prior experience with BMZ or NETZ-funded projects will be highly preferred
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years. However, age and educational qualifications may be relaxed for highly experienced candidates.

Required Skills

• Ms word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Browse
• Communication Teamwork Negotiation and persuasion Confidence
• Conflict Management

Job Benefits

• As per company Policy