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Dhaka Ahsania Mission
Vacancy Announcement
 

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is looking for
Project Manager(1 Position)

JOB INFORMATION:


Duty station

Galachipa Project Office, Patuakhali

Contract duration

Project Period (30 September 2021)

Contract type

Full time

Reports to

Programme Coordinator

Coordinates with

Project implementation team in Max Nutri WASH Healthy Village migration ownership project and Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) HQ project implementation team

Salary (consolidated)

BDT. 44,200 per month

GENERAL CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND:

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a non-government development organization founded by Khan BahadurAhsanullah, an eminent educationist, reformer and Sufi. The founding motto of DAM is ‘Divine and humanitarian service’. It functions since 1958 pursuing the aims of social and spiritual development of entire human community.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:


Main responsibilities

Tasks

Project Management

  • Responsible for planning, implementation and management of the project.
  • Continuously monitor and supervise project activities, overseeing the technical design, execution and evaluation of progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Ensure constant communication with project staff to identify potential problems, formulate recommendations and solutions and report.
  • Consider of disaster resilient features, gender sensitivity, inclusive approach as a cross cutting issue during programme planning and implementation.

Information management and reporting

  • Responsible for risk assessments, community situation analysis (CSA), survey and study in the project area.
  • Provide detailed, accurate and timely reports as per requirements of donors on activities, challenges and areas in need of improvement.
  • Provide technical support for the expansion of DAM and Max Foundation programs in Galachipa, Patuakhali and contribute to develop new project.

Coordination, networking and advocacy

  • Participate in cluster meetings, operational working group meetings, and other coordination meetings at Upazila level led by relevant agencies.
  • Ensure robust and efficient coordination with other stakeholders in relation with project implementation.
  • Maintain effective liaison with other actor’s, donor and facilitate effective networking in project areas.
  • Represent the project in various meeting/ workshop/ seminars at union and Upazila level as appropriate.

Capacity Strengthening

  • Ensure team building, conflict resolution and problem solving in timely manner.
  • Take necessary steps for capacity strengthening of project team and other stakeholders involved in the implementation to deliver project outputs effectively.

Financial Management and logistics

  • Control and manage budget and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet DAM and Max Foundation standards regarding financial management, including accountability and good governance.
  • Manage the induction and periodic appraisal of all staff for whom s/he is the line manager.

Safety and Security

  • Asses and consult with DAM and Max Foundation management to ensure security situation of planned locations is calms; Ensure risk assessment and share security information.
  • Responsible to put in place appropriate security and prevention measured during any distribution and implementation of project activities.
  • Provide timely incident report to the management and donor as needed.

Miscellaneous

  • To do any other task or assignment which will assigned by Higher management

 

REQUIRED PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:


Education and professional experience
  • Master’s Degree in any discipline( flexible for highly experienced candidates) with at least 10 years Job experience in development field with 5 years in project management preferable in WASH project
  • Priority will be given to the candidates who have experience inCLTS approach and payment by result (PbR) Project.

Professional requirements

  • Good knowledge of Project Management, Implementation, Coordination, Networking, Advocacy & Capacity Development.
  • Keep strong coordination with Project implementing team

 

Personal requirements

 

  • Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies, donors and local government authorities at field level.
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Fluent English skill (written, spoken and reading). Local language is an assets.
  • Willingness to accept frequent field missions. Driving motorbike with valid driving license.
  • Ability to establish collaborative relationship with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
  • Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively; Flexibility and stress-management
  • Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to Dhaka Ahsania Missions visions, mission and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of DAM mission wide initiatives.