Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially-abled.FUNCTION:The Project Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership of the Project Management Unit (PMU), ensuring successful project implementation in alignment with Heifer International Bangladesh’s mission and Values-Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) approach. S/he will oversee planning, execution, financial management, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, while building the capacity of staff and partners to deliver sustainable results.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort) Quality Assurance in Project Implementation (45%)

• Provide overall leadership of the Project Management Unit (PMU), ensuring that project activities are executed efficiently and effectively in line with project objectives.
• Setup of project, conduct implementation, and manage procurement, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Systems (MELS) plans as per the project proposal, budget, and log frames.
• Develop and manage annual and quarterly work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.
• Oversee delivery of farmer trainings, equipment distribution, and operationalization of aggregation centers.
• Lead baseline, annual outcome evaluations, and endline evaluation to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and quality assurance across all project activities.
• Identify risks and implement adaptive management strategies to maintain project continuity and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal financial, operational, and audit standards.
• Regularly prepare progress reports in accordance with donor and Heifer International Bangladesh management requirements. Develop Partnership with Local Government (25%)
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local government authorities to leverage technical resources for project implementation.
  • Ensure alignment of project objectives with national and local government development priorities.
  • Facilitate collaborative planning and implementation with government departments to strengthen cooperative and market development initiatives.
  • Support the design of proposals and agreements to mobilize resources from government and private sector partners.
  • Ensure a strong sustainability model and handover arrangements with Heifer International’s cooperatives. Coordination with Stakeholders (20%)
    • Maintain close coordination with donors, private sector partners, farmer organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
    • Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of project staff and consultants.
    • Facilitate operational linkages with relevant private sector actors and value chain stakeholders to ensure availability and efficiency of project services.
    • Oversee the training of farmers and operational management of aggregation centers in coordination with partners.Office Management (5%)
      • Overseeing daily administrative functions, including logistics management and optimal resource allocation.
      • Ensure administrative processes, logistics, and resource allocation support effective project implementation.
      • Foster collaboration with the country office to ensure that regional activities are aligned with organizational policies and objectives.
      • Develop and implement project-level procurement guidelines in line with Heifer International standards, and ensure procurement compliance and adherence to approved timelines and deadlines.
      • Manage procurement, contractor oversight, and asset accountability to ensure smooth operations. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
        • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Development Studies, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, or other related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar context is required.
        • A Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university will be preferred.
        • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with proven experience managing UN-funded projects.
        • Strong expertise in supply chain management, particularly in construction and infrastructure development projects.
        • Demonstrated experience working directly with farmers and rural communities.
        • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies, private sector partners, and local stakeholders.
        • Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
        • Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and digital data collection systems.
        • Fluency in English and Bangla - both spoken and written.

          ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

          • Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
          • Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
          • Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations
          • Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside the country
          • May require constant sitting and moving, working at a computer for extended periods
          • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
          • Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision
          • Willingness to work with a flexible schedule
          • Willingness to travel both locally and internationally
          • Able to effectively promote Heifer’s mission values, and objectives

            Location: Heifer International Bangladesh working area — Rajbari or Pabna
            Application Deadline: January 26, 2026