Project Manager, ADD International Bangladesh

ADD International Bangladesh

Job Profile: Project Manager

Join the team

• Salary: an attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Location: Based in Dhaka with frequent travel to project locations within Bangladesh.
• Reports to: ADD Bangladesh Country Director.
• Staff reporting: Project team.

About ADD International

ADD International fights for independence, equality and opportunity for disabled people living in poverty in Africa and Asia. We work with local, regional and national groups run by and for disabled people, known as Disabled People’s Organisations or DPOs. We work with people with all types of impairments in areas of extreme poverty, regardless of religious or ethnic background. Whether it is visual, hearing or mobility impairments, neurological conditions, intellectual disabilities, albinism or more, we believe it is not the impairment, but the barriers in society, that limit people from reaching their full potential. Over the last few years ADD International has developed a clear organisational theory of change that captures our rights based approach. We have invested in a robust monitoring and evaluation system and are developing a learning culture across the organisation. We have documented good practice and are building on our extensive experience of building the capacity of Disabled People’s Organisations. We have played a key role in making sure the Sustainable Development Goals are inclusive of people with disabilities and are now working to make sure that they are effectively implemented at a national level.

About ADD International Bangladesh

ADD International has been working in Bangladesh since 1995. ADD is committed to work with Persons with Disability (PWD) to establish their rights and dignity by raising their voices as members of Disabled People Organizations at the grassroots level. ADD also works to implement the global and national policy instruments related to disability and development and mainstream PWD in all aspects of social, economic and political life. ADD International Bangladesh’s five year Country Strategy envisions a world where all persons with disabilities are free from discrimination and oppression, enjoying equality within an inclusive society. ADD International Bangladesh Program currently operates in North South Coastal and Central geographical locations. ADD works with Disabled Peoples Organization (DPOs) to strengthen their individual and organizational capacities to participate more in the disability movement and their institutional sustainability. ADD in Bangladesh is a member of a number of networks and alliances with I/NGOs and Civil Society. Currently ADD International Bangladesh is implementing a number of projects with the potential to expand its engagement with PWDs and their networks.
ADD International, as a partner of a large consortium, will be implementing a four-year project titled ‘Inclusion Works’ with Persons with Disability in Bangladesh. The project will have broader market engagement with specific emphasis on disability inclusive employment. The project will engage with global, international and national actors to create new opportunities for PWD in the employment sectors and to promote disability rights and protection enshrined in law, conventions and global commitments. 

The Project Manager position

With a strong focus on ADD’s strategic programme and organizational needs, the job holder will be responsible for providing overall technical, managerial and operational oversight of ADD’s part of the DFID Aid Connect-supported project. The position will have strong background of consortium project management and have good connections with multiple stakeholders i.e. government, NGOs, CSOs and directly manage partnership as applicable. Adhering to ADD and DFID policy compliances, the position will provide strategic and managerial leadership to the project staff members, Partners, DPO leaders and others as appropriate. The position should have regular field engagement for progress reviews as per the log frame and ensure successful implementation including learning evidence creation.

Key areas of responsibility

• Overall project management and coordination of ADD’s part of the ‘Inclusion Works’ programme, throughout the project cycle to ensure project goals and outcomes.
• Facilitate Partnership Agreement and ensure partnership management and coordination with consortium members and DPO partners, and coordinate capacity building and project implementation as appropriate.
• Unpack the project proposal into detail operational plans.
• Plan for a baseline survey, conduct survey and prepare report.
• Lead NGOAB approval and grants clearance process.
• Organize Project Inception Events both at National and District level.
• Coordinate and undertake policy influencing and advocacy work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure regular monitoring and technical support through visits and mentoring process.
• Facilitate preparation of Quarterly Progress Report of the project in line with ADD global Monitoring Framework and in coordination with other projects.
• Prepare donor reports as per template with all evidence and trusted data.
• Ensure Capacity Assessment and Gender Assessment of DPOs and partners by using ADD 3 Circle Tools and Gender Assessment Tool and prepare development support plan.
• Plan for Midterm and End line Evaluation and facilitate the process.
• Organize and participate in project related national events of meetings, seminars etc.
• Coordination and networking with stakeholders including media.
• Undertake regular budget analysis (expenditure tracking, variance analysis) and ensure transparent financial management with internal controls and reporting.
• Manage staff performance appraisal, capacity development support, coordination of various line functions and regular mentoring.
• Keep close liaison with ADD Senior Management Team and report progress as required.
• Any other task/s assigned as emerged and required for the project and Organization.   

Person specification

Essential:

• Relevant Master’s degree in Development Studies/Social Science/Business Administration or in any other relevant discipline from a reputed University within and outside the country. Competencies in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Development Communication.
•  Professional experience in national and international development (project management or new business development) NGOs for at least 8-10 years in similar positions.
• Strong partnership and consortium working skills, including negotiation skills and experience in handling partnership elements like MOUs/contracts, clarifying and managing mutual expectations among partners (including donors and government) and a management style focused on mutual coordination/understanding and maintaining positive communications and relationships.
• Strong Project Management background and good understanding of Project Cycle Management (PCM).
• Good understanding of Logical Frameworks and indicator setting.
• Experience on Monitoring Evaluation and Learning.
• Understanding of Advocacy and Influencing work on Disability Rights.
• Ability to work in a team and adopt a team style which adds value to work and reinforces good working practices.
• Cross-culturally adept and Disability Gender and Child and Vulnerable Adult Safe Guard sensitive.
• A strong orientation to, and skills in, learning and documentation skills to monitor/assess/evaluate measures of the success of project, to both incorporate in future project design and to share with key external targets.
• Strong leadership and communication skill.
• Proficiency in computer application and internet (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, internet browsing).

Desirable:

• Understanding of the issues facing persons with disabilities /or a lived experience of disability.
• Have knowledge and clear understanding on Human Rights and Persons with Disability’s rights along with National and International Legal Instruments on Disability Rights.
• Understanding of national and global policy frameworks, standards and human rights instruments.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skill including fluency in English.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

How to apply

Please apply with a CV (not more than 3 pages) with a recent passport size photographs, at least two references, equal opportunity form (click here to download), and one page explaining “Why you are interested to apply” for this position to info@add-bangladesh.org on or before September 16, 2018. Only shortlisted applications will be called for recruitment process. Any persuasion is discouraged.

Equal opportunities

We are keen to promote strong principles of equality and diversity and would welcome applications from all backgrounds. Persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Read our Equal Opportunities Policy

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