Project Manager, SMART- HVC- Vegetables Project

Applicants must be aged 50 years or below as of the application deadline.

Experience Requirements:

- At least six years of professional experience in project management. Only full-time work experience gained after graduation will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates with relevant experience working with PKSF or projects funded by multilateral development partners will receive preference.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and typing in both Bangla and English is required.

• Age will be verified based on the National ID card or birth certificate.

About the Organization and Project

Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a national voluntary social welfare organization in Bangladesh. The organization is implementing the SMART-HVC Vegetables Project, which focuses on promoting value-added vegetable production, sustainable growth, and Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) practices. The project is part of the Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART) initiative supported by PKSF. To ensure effective project implementation and quality outcomes, JCF is seeking qualified Bangladeshi candidates for this leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment, and information to ensure effective implementation.

• Provide strategic guidance for project execution and oversee overall project operations.

• Identify potential risks and challenges and implement appropriate measures to ensure successful project delivery.

• Organize and facilitate project meetings, training sessions, workshops, and Environment Club meetings.

• Manage project budgets, procurement, reimbursements, and performance monitoring.

• Oversee the documentation of events, programme learning, project impacts, case studies, and reports.

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual project progress reports.

• Maintain regular communication and coordinate with PKSF regarding sub-project implementation.

• Establish and maintain liaison with local government authorities and relevant government departments, including the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Department of Fisheries (DoF), and Department of Environment (DoE).

• Regularly report project progress, achievements, and challenges to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with applicable national and international humanitarian standards.

• Adhere to organizational and donor policies, including Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender, Anti-Money Laundering, Whistleblowing, and other relevant policies.