Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Location: Dhaka
- Maximum Salary: Tk. 51084 (Monthly)
- Experience: 3 to 5 years
- Published: 5 Jun 2024
Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in social science disciplines from a reputed university.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO
Additional Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience and capacity as a Project Manager/Officer/Coordinator in reputed development NGOs/INGOs.
- Good understanding of climate change, migration, social safety net and human rights issues.
- Excellent working experience with government structures and key stakeholders at national and district levels, with proven experience in advocacy.
- Experience leading a diversified team and a strong understanding of the rights-based approach and pursuing rights for disadvantaged groups.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in working on climate change, migration, human rights, and social safety net projects/programs.
- Experience in adaptive management.
Responsibilities & Context
OKUP is a right based migrant organization. OKUP promotes and protects human rights, labour rights, justice and dignity of all migrant workers irrespective of gender, across borders, through putting migrants’ perspectives at the center of migration discourse at all levels through unity and empowerment of migrant workers themselves. OKUP invites applications for the Project Manager position.
Contact address: Shawdagor Garden, 466, Donia Post Office Road, Jatrabari, Dhaka-1236, Bangladesh, www.okup.org.bd
Project/Program: OKUP
Job Location: Dhaka (with frequent field visit)
Probation Period: 3 months
Job Type: Contractual – Initially for One Year. (Extendable based on performance and available fund)
Reported to : OKUP Management
Field Visit Requirements: Monthly field visits to different project areas, especially Khulna region
Overview: The Project Manager will coordinate and complete all project activities in alignment with OKUP and partner guidelines and policies. This role involves project management, planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on various project activities focused on climate change, migration, and social safety net programs.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Implementation:
- Coordinate and complete all activities, including field operations, in accordance with OKUP and partners’ guidelines and policies.
- Plan and ensure the implementation of project activities (spouse group orientations, outreach campaigns, door to door campaigns, courtyard meetings, life-skills training, various exchange meetings upazila and national level) within the stipulated timeline.
- Ensure the incorporation of Social Safety Net programs into project activities.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor, guide, and regularly follow up with project staff, incorporating their suggestions and feedback for smooth project implementation.
- Prepare relevant modules and reports on project activities.
- Compile data for progress reports and provide ready access to all experimental data for Program Coordinator/Director.
- Ensure monthly and other periodic report to Program Coordinator/Director.
Research and Data Management:
- Develop research protocols, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
- Support the development of interview questionnaires, contact potential stakeholders, and arrange interviews in accordance with predetermined interview protocols.
- Travel to field areas to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
- Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy; follow up with research participants to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
Advocacy and Representation:
- Advocacy at policy levels with a focus on social safety nets, labor migration and climate change issues
- Represent OKUP at meetings, seminars, and when required by management.
- Advocate at policy levels with government structures and key stakeholders at national and district levels.
- Attend project meetings and seminars and respond to emails related to project activities.
Communication and Documentation:
- Write articles and reports, prepare presentations, and contribute to publications.
- Assist with the preparation of audiovisual materials and website content.
- Financial and Logistical Management:
- Ensure 100% standards in financial and logistical management to meet accountability and transparency.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Represent OKUP when and where necessary,
- Any other activity required and directed by the management if necessary
- This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required
Compensation & Other Benefits
- As per organizational rules
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka