Project Manager-LEAP - Plan International

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Context

• Based at Cox`s Bazar
• At the country level in Bangladesh, the project will be led by the Plan International Bangladesh and Project Manager will lead the consortium project, supporting Plan International Bangladesh and partners to implement a high-quality project, support project integration, shared learning and other activities with a focus on expanding capacity in inclusion, gender and safeguarding. S/he will be responsible for overall project management, reporting and linkages with Plan Canada, Bangladesh governmental actors and stakeholders and partner organizations (PHD, SKUS, Mukti Cox`s Bazar and HOPE Foundation). As well as establish rigorous project management processes that support high quality and safe programming.

Job Responsibilities

• The Project Manager being a Consortium lead will be responsible for overall project management, reporting and linkages with Plan Canada, Bangladesh governmental actors and stakeholders and partner organizations (PHD, SKUS, Mukti Cox's Bazar and HOPE Foundation) as per the signed agreement.
• S/he will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing partners for the quality of the implementation focused on GARI, SRHR, SGBV and MHPSS of the project, providing overall strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, phonematic, technical and operational aspects.
• S/he will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the project, including the teams in the field as per the organigram.
• S/he will be accountable for the timely and quality implementation of SRHR & GBV activities, compliance with donor rules and regulations and effective stakeholder relationship management.
• S/he will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the donor, Governments and Consortium members in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, acting as the primary liaison and project representative.
• Most importantly, s/he will be responsible for the overarching leadership and governance of the project, ensuring that the partners work together effectively and efficiently, that there is transparent and active communication amongst stakeholders and that there is a clear 'value add' from Plan International Bangladesh involvement in this Consortium.
• S/he will also be responsible for the overall management of areas related to finance, budgetary management and oversight, and partner management, as well as other operational and administrative duties required by the project.

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements: Minimum Masters level educational qualification in public health (MPH) or development studies, social studies or any relevant subject.

Experience Requirements: At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

Minimum 5 years work experience in Consortium / project management, implementation of project with partners. Where 3 years proven experience in humanitarian responses specially in Rohingya responses. Proven experience in partnership project operations and dealing with Government of Bangladesh, civil societies, media and NGO/ CBO. Highly developed relationship building, influencing, negotiating and inter-personal skills. Ability to analyse strategic trends and develop appropriate plans and responses to manage risks. Previous experience in managing complex and multiyear and focused like SRHR & GBV, multi-stakeholder programmes. Solid experience in implementation in complex and insecure environments. Proven experience in establishing information management and finance systems related to programme management. Experience in gender-sensitive programming and at least an understanding of the importance of MHPSS and inclusion in I/NGO programming. Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands-on implementation capacity. Proven capacity to supervise, train, mentor and coach staff. Experience leading on the coordination and writing of donor reports as the lead of a consortium. Politically and culturally sensitive, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy. A high level of written and spoken English. The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Salary

Salary Package for this role will be as per policy of Plan International Bangladesh. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Apply Procedure

To find out more details and apply visit: Career Opportunities: Project Manager LEAP

Role Profile: Project Manager-LEAP

• Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.
• This project duration is 30th month and selected candidate will get initially one-year contract. Highly possibility for extension base on employee performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice.
• Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Application Deadline: 17 Apr 2022