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Project Manager

Vacancy #:   2737
Unit:   Bangladesh Programme Coordination
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  (This position requires frequent travel to Cox’s Bazar)
Reporting to:   Country Representative, IUCN Bangladesh & Sub regional Leader South Asia
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   P2
Expected start date:   07 March 2018
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (30 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:   11 February 2018
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative and the Programme Coordinator of IUCN Bangladesh, the Project Manager will undertake following specific responsibilities:

A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. Manage and supervise all project activities as outlined in the PPA between UNHCR and IUCN and subsequent revisions agreed upon by both organizations;
2. Manage the project budget by ensuring the application of all appropriate IUCN and UNHCR policies, procedures, and guidelines;
3. Manage and lead the project team, including the volunteers and the consultants, and ensure timely outputs from them;
4. Maintain close relationship with UNHCR and its pertinent staff and department for compliance, funding, capacity development, and building networks for effective implementation of the project;
5. Develop and maintain networks, collaborations and partnerships with organizations, individuals and stakeholders (e.g. CIC, RRRC, BFD, DC, IOM, and other INGOs/NGOs) on a regular basis in line with the project needs, risk management, and for smooth project implementation;
6. Ensure that all project reports on performance, financial, personnel, and procurement and all other committed deliverables are produced, submitted and accepted by UNHCR on a timely manner as per the agreement;
7. Ensure that the project work and progress are properly and regularly communicated with CIC, RRRC and DC offices and other relevant government agencies;
8. Ensure all necessary IUCN’s management requirements, including timely submission of work plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts, and progress reports;
9. Guide project team members in monitoring the performance of the project and track progress on issues, and report against key performance indicators of the project(s) in the light of monitoring protocol of the project;
10. Ensure that the project communications plan is properly implemented in the light of pertinent policies and guidelines of IUCN and UNHCR; and
11. Ensure that IUCN’s and UNHCR’s policies and mandates as outlined in the PPA is duly complied by the project team.

B. PROJECT/PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT

1. Contribute actively to the growth of the IUCN by designing and implementing projects under thematic areas, particularly on biodiversity conservation and natural resource governance, and in the light of IUCN Programme 2017-2020;
2. Develop and submit proposals to appropriate agencies to fund initiatives complementary to the UNHCR-funded project and in line with IUCN’s mandates;
3. Provide technical inputs into IUCN Bangladesh integrated programme planning and other thematic programmes through technical inputs into project proposals, project implementation and monitoring, workshops, publications and papers, etc.; and
4. Cross programme learning on integrating environment, disaster management, food security, climate change, and sustainable livelihoods approaches along with mainstreaming of gender issues.

C. OTHER

1. Effectively contribute to implementing IUCN's 'One Programme' approach;
2. Support the institutionalisation of relationships with members, partners and other organizations of IUCNB’s constituency;
3. Be a focal point in the Bangladesh Office for interaction with respect to areas in the line with IUCN's thematic areas, programme areas, and Commissions;
4. Support the organisational restructuring and systems development needed to manage a growing programme;
5. Ensure IUCN's brand and image are properly presented and maintained in all activities, forums and areas while developing and managing the country programme;
6. Develop and manage networks, and attend meetings and workshops related to the Country Programme;
7. Interact regularly with ministries and other agencies, local government, IUCN Members, IUCN Commissions, non-government agencies, development agencies, peers, scientists, and grassroots stakeholders to advise, plan, and design collaborative or interactive projects, and ensure projects are based on sound environmental knowledge;
8. Ensure that relevant information is communicated laterally, vertically and externally as appropriate; and
9. Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Country Representative and the Programme Coordinator of IUCN Bangladesh, from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Master’s in Zoology, Wildlife, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or other relevant disciplines.

• 8 years' professional experience, of which 5 years are in the managerial position and relevant to the terms of reference.

• Excellent presentation, writing and spoken communication skills in English are essential.

• International experience will be an added advantage.
SALARY
The minimum gross annual salary for this position is BDT 2'624'786. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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