Project Manager

• A minimum of five years of professional experience with national or international organizations managing livelihood development, skills training, production, or similar humanitarian and development projects. Experience in the Rohingya refugee response is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and oversee project budgets effectively.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with production processes, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety practices will be considered an advantage.

• Experience in sectoral coordination, particularly with LSDS and WASH, and collaboration with government authorities in Cox’s Bazar is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bangla, with the ability to prepare narrative, event, and monitoring reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to make timely decisions, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

• Strong motivation and commitment to PROTTYASHI’s vision, mission, and long-term development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Organizational Values, Safeguarding and PSEA

PROTTYASHI maintains a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate workplace conduct, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, abuse of power, dishonesty, and financial misconduct. All staff members are expected to uphold the welfare, safety, and dignity of children, young people, and adults at all times.

All employees and volunteers must demonstrate their commitment to these principles by complying with the organization's Code of Conduct and relevant policies and procedures. PROTTYASHI prioritizes recruiting individuals who consistently uphold and demonstrate these values.

 

Job Summary

PROTTYASHI is a social development organization committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities and promoting dignity and prosperity for all. Since August 2017, the organization has been actively involved in humanitarian response efforts supporting refugees in Cox’s Bazar.

In partnership with Oxfam in Bangladesh, PROTTYASHI will implement the Sustainable Soap Production Initiative in Cox’s Bazar for Rohingya and Host Communities project. The initiative aims to engage Rohingya refugees and host community members in Ukhiya in locally driven soap production activities to strengthen their livelihoods.

PROTTYASHI is inviting applications for the position of Project Manager to lead the implementation team and oversee project operations, production, quality assurance, reporting, visit arrangements, budget management, technical activities, project scheduling, and accountability.

Reporting

The Project Manager will report directly to the Program Manager of PROTTYASHI and maintain effective communication and coordination with the organization's operational units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Oversee project activities across refugee and host communities, serving as the primary contact for project-related matters involving government authorities and other stakeholders.

• Lead and supervise soap production initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and compliance with relevant sectoral guidelines and organizational standards.

• Ensure effective coordination between project management and financial management functions in accordance with established standards.

• Lead project planning, deliverable development, budgeting, action planning, staff mentoring, and monitoring processes.

• Support the project team and relevant stakeholders in defining, communicating, and achieving the project's strategic vision and objectives.

• Identify and resolve operational challenges, introduce cost-saving measures, minimize production defects, and implement innovative solutions to improve project efficiency.

• Supervise project staff through regular communication, performance monitoring, and field visits.

• Monitor project implementation to ensure activities are completed according to the approved work plan and schedule.

• Provide technical guidance and assistance to direct beneficiaries when field-level challenges arise.

2. Coordination

• Maintain effective communication with funding partners and PROTTYASHI's head office to ensure successful project implementation.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), Camp-in-Charges (CiCs), LSDS, WASH authorities, and other relevant agencies.

• Plan, initiate, and review external communications to promote project activities across appropriate platforms.

• Work closely with PROTTYASHI's operational units, including MEAL, Procurement, Finance, HR, Knowledge Management, and other relevant departments.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare narrative reports and periodic progress reviews in collaboration with Field Supervisors, the Monitoring Officer, and the Finance and Administration Officer, and submit them to PROTTYASHI management.

• Document project events, implementation processes, key learnings, and outcomes, ensuring timely submission to management.

• Collect photographic evidence of field activities and share it with PROTTYASHI's central communications team.

• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of monitoring reports, participant profiles, and event documentation, while keeping financial records ready for annual NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) audits.

• Promote gender equality and social inclusion, ensuring all project activities comply with PROTTYASHI's Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and safeguarding policies.