Project Manager, AHEAD Bangladesh

JAAGO Foundation Trust

  • Dhaka
  • Tk. 100,000-134,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Responsibilities & Context:Position SummaryThe Project Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the whole project, ensuring that it is executed effectively, within scope, aligning with the proposed timeline, and the activities are within budget. This role will involve overseeing team activities, managing relationships with stakeholders, maintaining communication with head office, stakeholders and ensuring that the project contributes to its intended outcomes related to civic education, rights, and responsibilities.Job ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Execution:Lead and coordinate all project activities to ensure timely and effective implementation.Develop and monitor work plans, timelines, and budgets to achieve project objectives within the specified framework.Supervise day-to-day project operations, including frequent field visits to monitor field-level activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor requirements.Ensure the timely and accurate completion of project deliverables.Leadership & Team Management:Supervise, mentor, and support project staff, including the Project Coordinator and M&E Officer, ensuring their capacity building and professional development.Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the project team to ensure effective delivery of all project components.Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, community leaders, and educational institutions.Lead project inception meetings, stakeholder mobilization efforts, and facilitate collaboration through formalized partnerships (e.g., with the Bangladesh Election Commission).Ensure ongoing stakeholder engagement to promote buy-in and collaboration throughout the project cycle.Curriculum Development & Validation:Oversee the development of the civic education curriculum and training materials, ensuring they are inclusive and aligned with the project's goals.Organize validation workshops and collaborate with experts to ensure the developed materials meet stakeholder and donor expectations.Ensure the timely and accurate deployment of the curriculum for training programs.Youth Capacity Building:Lead the training of Master Trainers, ensuring high-quality delivery of the curriculum and facilitation of youth engagement at divisional and constituency levels.Oversee the divisional and constituency-level capacity-building activities, including residential training and peer education sessions, to promote youth leadership and civic participation.Monitor and evaluate the progress of youth training to ensure trainers are well-equipped to support further training at the grassroots level.Digital Tools & Campaign Management:Oversee the development and deployment of AI-powered WhatsApp bots and other digital tools to enhance civic engagement and voter education.Lead the national digital campaign for voter awareness, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging through social media platforms.Develop and monitor social media content, including weekly updates, success stories, and video campaigns.Community Action Projects:Supervise and guide the implementation of youth-led community action projects aimed at advancing civic knowledge and voter engagement across constituencies.Ensure that community action projects are effectively executed with strong local stakeholder collaboration.Monitor and report on the impact of community action projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved.Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance:Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including timely reporting and monitoring of project deliverables.Regularly assess project progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions as necessary.Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for stakeholders, including donors, government officials, and other partners.Financial Management:Develop, manage, and monitor the project's budget, ensuring compliance with donor financial policies and practices.Ensure financial transparency and effective allocation of resources to meet project objectives.Safeguarding:Uphold and promote the organization's safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization's reporting procedures.Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.Education Requirements:
  • Masters
Experience:
  • 7 to 10 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Job Requirements:
  • Age At least 28 years
Skills & Expertise:Conflict Resolution,Experienced in donor fund management,Google Suite,Leadership and Good Communication skill.,Risk Management,Stakeholder ManagementCompensation & Other Benefits:
  • T/A,Weekly 2 holidays

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