Educo Bangladesh is looking for a “Project Manager” for ALOY-ALOW Project

We are Spain based global development NGO with more than 25 years of
experience that works for the interest of Children and in defense of their rights, especially the right to a
quality education. Our institutional philosophy (Mission, Vision, Values and Principles) is firmly
established on a commitment in pursuit of Children’s wellbeing. We have three strategic development
goals, which center on the Right to Education, the Right to Protection, and Governance.
In Bangladesh, Educo has been working since 1999 with aims to empower Children to express their
views, ideas and opinions, and to exercise leadership. At the same time, Educo works with duty bearers,
especially Parents and Local Government Institutions, to create an enabling environment for Children
where they can influence the decisions that affect them.
However, Educo Bangladesh is going to launch a new Project at Moulvibazar, named “Accessing
Learning Opportunities to the Young, Adolescents and Livelihood Options for Women (ALOY-ALOW:
Lightening up and Be enlightened)", subject to the approval of the Government of Bangladesh. The
Organization is now looking for a Project Manager for this new Project.

Name of Position Project Manager, ALOY-ALOW Project

Number of
01
Vacancy
Department/Unit Program Operations
Report to Head of Grants Management
Contract Duration Up to December, 2023
Job Location & Moulvibazar
Conditions (Required 80% frequent field visit and 20% at Project Office)
To ensure the rights to education and dignity of life of Children through the
Purpose
integrated development program approach in the hard to reach areas of
Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh.
1. Lead effective and efficient programs/ projects by engaging entire team of
different sub-projects and maintain close relation with relevant sectors and
departments of Educo.
2. Interact with donors, local government and partners to facilitate assessment of
Engagement
needs and the provision of services which meet expectations.
3. Engaged with partners to implement the project’s activities.
4. Advise Management to program development and assessment of program
quality. Assist MEL and communication department to generate and document
lesson learnt.
 1. Integrate the related work according to anticipated expectations of donor and
the vision of Educo.
Delivery
2. Plan, Organize and deliver the operational requirements within established
procedures and resources to make the project/ program successful within the
project duration.

Core Job Responsibilities

Key Areas of
Sl. Essential Tasks % of Time
Accountability
1.1 Ensure that all Program/ Project interventions are
scheduled in line with ALOY-ALOW Project Plan
(2019-2023) and implemented in consistency
with the strategic goal.
1.2 Oversee the coordination of Program/ Project
planning and implementation of different sub-
projects in line with strategies, frameworks,
standards and systems.
Timely implementation 1.3 Build and oversee managerial leadership and
1. 30%
of the Program/ Project accountability in Program/ Project planning,
implementing especially quality and timely
implementation by utilizing budgeted provision.
1.4 Periodically review Project activities,
implementing strategies to ensure the proper
alignment with Country Plan and strategic
objectives.
1.5 Ensure flow of information of operations which
assists the SMT to decide future initiatives.
2.1 Responsible for developing effective and efficient
operation team that contains spirit of unity in
implementing the organizational operational
plan, provide required collaboration to
accomplish the tasks.
2.2 Lead and guide the subordinates for enabling
them to provide their respective input to make
the project a successful one. So that:
Building Efficient and 2.2.1 Every staff has clear understanding about
2. 10%
Effective Team the organizational ALOY-ALOW Project goal
and his/ her involvement/ contribution
towards the goal.
2.2.2 Every staff has clear work plan, Individual
accountability plans, in line with ALOY-
ALOW plan.
2.3 The performances of every staff are being
evaluated and the development plan for every
staff is being ensured.
 Core Job Responsibilities
Key Areas of
Sl. Essential Tasks % of Time
Accountability
3.1 Assessment conducted for establishing the ECD
Centres in the target area
3.2 Look after pre-schools in existing primary schools
and community-based pre-school
3.3 Ensure Primary schools are provided with
Ensure Quality
infrastructure, technical and materials.
Education, ECD,
3.4 Ensure tube-well and hygiene facilities are
Infrastructural
installed in the targeted ECD centers and Primary
Development along with
schools
3. Nutrition and Hygiene, 20%
3.5 Monitor children and their families are provided
Children & Women
with training and support on nutritious food
Protection,
3.6 Ensure Parents and communities are involved in
Youth and Adolescent’s
protecting children and women
Development
3.7 Ensure every communities have their own
disaster risk reduction plans
3.8 Manage Youth on leadership development,
organization development, child rights,
protection and adolescent reproductive health
4.1 Guide the team and provide managerial
leadership and accountability for yearly project
planning and budgeting in realistic manner and
periodic review for ensuring efficiency.
4.2 Managing and ensure the availability of logistic
Oversight the Efficient
and IT support in different locations and look
Operations by Ensuring
4. after the synchronization of related budget 5%
Availability of Required
execution.
Support
4.3 Provide managerial leadership and ensure
accountability in financial execution and smooth
expenditure trend.
4.4 Ensure availability of competent human
resources are in place to carry out the operation.
5.1 Monitor and ensure the grants are well managed
and executed accordingly and donor compliance
issues are adequately adhered to.
Monitoring and 5.2 Coordinate with Sponsorship Team which enables
5. 15%
Reporting them to ensure timely and quality production and
implementation of sponsorship commitments.
5.3 Maintain a reporting schedule and report as per
requirement
6. National Level Advocacy 6.1 Provide guidance and leadership to the 10%
and Follow up project subordinates for managing advocacy and
Implement by Partner partnership processes:
6.1.1 Ensure meeting and sharing sessions with
national bodies: BEN, DPE, BSA and
MoWCA
 Core Job Responsibilities
Key Areas of
Sl. Essential Tasks % of Time
Accountability
6.1.2 Identification, profiling, assessment of
partners
6.2.3 Review of partnership agreement
6.2.4 Monitoring partner’s activities
6.2.5 Maintaining and updated list of key
strategic partners
6.2 Ensuring partner project monitoring reports are
prepared and submitted on time and
documented.
6.3 Backstopping the partners’ capacity building
initiatives.
7.1 Formation of 2 bodies at Upazila and prepare
plan for Advocacy and lobbying
7.2 Arrange quarterly progress meeting
7.3 Facilitate meeting with local journalist groups
Functional Networks
7.4 Organize 5 workshop to develop awareness,
Bodies Established with
advocacy and communication materials
7. Government at Upazila 5%
7.5 Organize project launching event at District and
and District Levels
Sub-district levels
7.6 Organize meetings with service providers (Govt
departments – health, education, agriculture,
livestock etc.)
7.7 Facilitate meeting with tea garden authorities
8.1 Provide leadership and guidance for:
 Exploration of new endeavors and entry
strategy in line with organizational strategy.
Exploration for
 Aid Specialist team for designing program,
8. Opportunities with Exit 5%
assessing risk, with assumed impact in
Strategy
consideration of potentiality of certain
location.
 Exit strategy with impact analysis process.
Scopes and Impact
Scope Impact
Providing support to organization by operational delivery Sustainable positive change for the major
across the full spectrum of Educo programs/ projects stakeholder.
ensuring effective operations procedures/ standards.
Relationships:
Internally Externally Contact Reason
 Supervisor For work purpose
 Team members For work purpose
 Partners For work purpose
  Different team For work purpose
Essential Qualifications:
Education Master’s degree in Development Studies or Social Science or any other relevant
 subject. Foreign degree will get preference.
 7 years extensive experience of Program/ Project Operations and
Management in National/International NGO.
 Work experience in Education, Child Rights & Protection, Livelihood, having
good knowledge on WASH, ECD etc.
 Proven experience of designing Project planning, designing, implementing and
Work Experience monitoring.
 Demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large
complex Program/ Project.
 Proven experience of budget management and timely execution, Staff
management, conflict resolve staff coaching and mentoring.
 Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Key Issues Basic Intermediate Advanced

Knowledge and Practice
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
including influencing, negotiation and coaching, 
Leadership capacity
Substantial training and capacity building experience 
Broad knowledge and awareness of current issues and

trend in the field of development.
Child rights, 
Languages
English (Speaking and Writing) 
Bangla (Speaking and Writing) 
Computer Skill 
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Values & Competencies
Core Values Core Principles Competencies
Social Commitment Participation Accountability
Equity Non-Discrimination Analytical Thinking
Respect Transparency Team Management
Dynamic Spirit Leadership
Communication
Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable of and abide by Educo’s organizational values and
principles
Salary: Monthly Take Home BDT 86,958; Plus: 10% PF, Yearly 2 Bonuses (1 on Gross & 1 on Basic) and
Gratuity
Other Benefits: Group Insurance and Mobile Bill.

Interested Candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to send their resume (not
more than two pages and must feature results of previous works) with 1 pp size photograph and
contact number on or before April 20, 2019 only through email to hr.bangladesh@educo.org
Two referees must be mentioned in CV (one must be your current supervisor)
Women are especially encouraged to apply
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N.B. As a Child-Centred Organization, Educo is committed to Child protection, and has developed a
Child Safeguarding Policy, together with a Code of Conduct. All employment is conditional upon the
successful completion of all applicable background checks. Before induction, any new staff should
read and sign Educo’s Code of Conduct.