Project Manager

DASCOH Foundation, as a partner organization of WaterAid Bangladesh, will implement the Civil Society Leadership in Mobilizing for Better WASH (CLIMB) Project in Niamatpur Upazila of Naogaon District. The expected outcomes of the CLIMB project are;

• Civil society amplifies the voices of rightsholders to claim and secure their rights.

• Civil society effectively holds duty bearers accountable to deliver on their WASH, climate and health commitments.

• Decision-makers commit to gender-responsive and climate resilient WASH policies

• Decision-makers commit to increased and improved gender responsive and climate-resilient WASH financing.

The Project Manager will lead overall project management and coordination. The Project Manager will ensure the timely implementation of activities across the eight unions of Niamatpur Upazila, coordinate with Union Parishads, WatSan Committees, and civil society actors, and oversee progress toward sustainability outcomes. This role is critical to ensuring that project interventions strengthen local institutions and gradually transfer responsibilities to community platforms and local government structures.

DASCOH Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, and communities. All successful candidates will be expected to comply with DASCOH Foundation safeguarding policies, code of conduct, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, management, coordination, and technical oversight of the CLIMB Project in accordance with approved project documents, workplans, budgets, and donor requirements.

• Ensure timely and quality implementation of project activities across the eight unions of Niamatpur Upazila to achieve the project outcomes, outputs, targets, and indicators.

• Lead the development and execution of detailed implementation plans, monitoring frameworks, procurement plans, and periodic progress reviews.

• Coordinate and strengthen partnerships with Union Parishads, Upazila Administration, WatSan Committees, relevant government departments, civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), media, and other stakeholders.

• Facilitate capacity strengthening of CSOs, community leaders, and local institutions on climate-resilient WASH, locally led adaptation (LLA), advocacy, accountability, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and organisational development.

• Support the formation, strengthening, and effective functioning of community platforms, local leadership groups, and Union Parishad Standing Committees related to WASH, climate change, and health governance.

• Ensure quality implementation of Participatory WASH Vulnerability Assessments (PWVA), community-led adaptation planning, budget tracking initiatives, policy advocacy activities, and accountability mechanisms.

• Promote meaningful participation and leadership of women, youth, ethnic minority communities (including Santal, Oraon, and Munda communities), and other marginalised groups in project activities and decision-making processes.

• Lead evidence generation, documentation of lessons learned, preparation of policy briefs, success stories, case studies, and knowledge products for advocacy and learning purposes.

• Facilitate community-government dialogues, public hearings, open budget sessions, advocacy meetings, and stakeholder consultations to strengthen accountability and responsive governance.

• Coordinate media engagement, public awareness campaigns, and communication initiatives related to climate-resilient and gender-responsive WASH.

• Ensure effective monitoring, data quality assurance, reporting, and learning systems are in place and that project progress is regularly reviewed against agreed indicators and targets.

• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative reports, presentations, success stories, and other project deliverables to DASCOH Foundation and WaterAid Bangladesh.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organisational policies, safeguarding standards, financial procedures, and risk management protocols.

• Provide supportive supervision, mentoring, and performance management to project staff and foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.

• Lead sustainability, institutionalisation, and phase-out planning to ensure local ownership of project achievements by CSOs, community institutions, Union Parishads, and relevant government stakeholders.

• Maintain effective coordination and communication with WaterAid Bangladesh and represent DASCOH Foundation in relevant meetings, workshops, forums, and networking events.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Director and DASCOH Foundation management in the interest of the project.

• At least 5 years

Master’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Climate Change, WASH-related disciplines, or any other relevant field from a recognized university.

• Age At least 18 years

• Sound knowledge of WASH, climate change adaptation and resilience, locally led adaptation (LLA), governance, accountability, and rights-based approaches to development.

• Good understanding of local government systems, particularly Union Parishad functions, participatory planning, budgeting processes, and social accountability mechanisms.

• Knowledge of project management, administration, financial management, and donor compliance requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, networking, and communication skills in both Bangla and English, with strong report-writing abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with civil society organisations, local government institutions, ethnic minority communities, women’s groups, and other marginalized populations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results within deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based communication tools.

• Ability to prepare high-quality analytical, result-oriented, and evidence-based reports, case studies, and project documentation.

• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent field visits and work in remote and climate-vulnerable areas.

• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid driving Licence will be considered a distinct advantage.

• Mobile bill,Tour allowance,Weekly 2 holidays

• Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health insurance, and Leave Benefits will be entitled as per organizational policy.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply with an updated CV, the names of two referees (past/present employers), and a recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the written test and personal interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organisation reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, you may present all educational and experience certificates, including your National ID (no need to attach any copies of the certificates with the application). Women and members of diverse Indigenous groups are especially encouraged to apply for the above position. DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Only hard copy application will be accepted.