Dynamic Project Manager Wanted for AHEAD Bangladesh Initiative

Education Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Experienced in donor fund management
• Google Suite
• Leadership and Good Communication skills
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits & Compensation

• T/A
• Weekly 2 holidays

Job Description