Project Manager

SAINT-Bangladesh, established in 2001, is a national rights-based, non-profit humanitarian and development organization registered with NGO Affairs Bureau. The organization works with coastal and vulnerable communities on WASH, health, education, DRR, women empowerment, advocacy, and livelihood.

Water Aid Bangladesh Supported the Civil Society Leadership in Mobilizing for Better WASH (CLIMB) Partnership Programme aims to strengthen climate-resilient, inclusive, and gender-responsive WASH governance in the climate-vulnerable coastal areas of Dashmina Upazila, Patuakhali.

The project focuses on:

• Strengthening civil society capacity
• Promoting participatory governance and social accountability
• Evidence-based advocacy and policy influence
• Improving WASH and health outcomes, especially for women

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities at the upazila level, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor requirements. Under the guidance of the Director, the PM will work closely with government bodies (e.g., DPHE, Union and Upazila Parishad, Health Complex), local institutions, CSOs, and community groups to promote participatory governance, social accountability, and evidence-based advocacy in WASH services.

The role also includes providing technical guidance, supervision, and mentoring to Union Supervisors and volunteers, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely and quality delivery of project outputs. The Project Manager will play a key role in strengthening local institutional capacity, enhancing community participation, and improving WASH and health outcomes in climate-affected areas.

• II. Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Responsibility # 01: 1. Project Planning and Implementation (30%)
• Develop and execute annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly work plans aligned with project outputs (SO1, SO2, SO3).
• Ensure quality and timely implementation of project activities following donor and organizational standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to union facilitators, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Integrate innovation, action research, and adaptive approaches considering local climate and geographic context.
• Sound knowledge of WASH, climate change adaptation, resilience, and LLA, with practical understanding in climate-vulnerable contexts; familiarity with NBS and DRR is an asset.
• Good understanding of governance, accountability, and rights-based approaches, including gender, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Working knowledge of Union Parishad systems, participatory planning (Ward Shava, Open Budget), budgeting, and social accountability tools.
• Experience in project cycle management (planning, implementation, M&E, reporting) and basic donor compliance requirements.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and commitment to development principles and safeguarding.
• Responsibility # 02: Human Resource & Administrative Management (25%)
• Manage project team performance, including recruitment, capacity building, mentoring, and appraisal.
• Ensure gender-sensitive, inclusive, and safe working environment (GEDI compliance).
• Maintain proper documentation, record-keeping, and administrative processes.
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources within approved budgets.
• Responsibility # 03: Stakeholder Coordination & Networking (20%)
• Establish and maintain strong coordination with:
• Government bodies (DPHE, Upazila & District Administration, Health Complex)
• Local Government Institutions (UP, WASH Committees, WDC)
• NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and media
• Represent the project in coordination platforms (UDCC, UNCC, NGO forums, health & FP meetings).
• Facilitate dialogue between communities and duty bearers for improved WASH governance.
• Responsibility # 04: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) (15%)
• Ensure robust monitoring, data collection, and reporting systems (using ODK/KoBo/ONA tools).
• Maintain data quality, documentation, and compliance with MEL plans and DQA standards.
• Lead case study development, learning documentation, and evidence generation.
• Support internal and external evaluations and assessments.
• Document innovations, case studies, and other pilot initiatives as guided by the District Manager.
• Documentation and preservation of project-related records as per MEL plan and DQA standard.
• Ensure data quality and completeness in a timely manner according to project/donor guidelines, including quality reporting.
• Responsibility # 05: Communication, Knowledge Management & Advocacy (10%)
• Promote knowledge sharing, storytelling, and evidence-based advocacy.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication.
• Support media engagement and awareness campaigns on WASH, climate, and health issues.
• Facilitate ICT-based interventions and knowledge platforms.
• Ensure ICT intervention implementation at the field level according to project guidelines.
• Additional Responsibility: Advocacy & Policy Engagement
• Lead and support advocacy initiatives by developing key messages, policy briefs, and evidence-based campaigns.
• Engage with government stakeholders, media, and civil society to influence policy, planning, and resource allocation for climate-resilient and gender-responsive WASH services.
• Responsibility # 06: Financial Management & Accountability
• Oversee budget planning, utilization, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and donor requirements.
• Monitor fund utilization and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Responsibility # 7 Safety, Security, and Safeguarding
• As part of this role, the job holder will be expected to adhere to and support SAINT-Bangladesh’s safety and security-related policies and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply, at all times, with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.
• SAINT-Bangladesh is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. SAINT-Bangladesh expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. This is a high priority to ensure that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.
• Ensure compliance with organizational safeguarding, child protection, and PSEA policies.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Promote ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability.
• 8. Expected Results / Key Outputs Alignment
• The Project Manager will contribute to achieving:
• Strengthened CSO capacity for WASH governance and advocacy
• Improved community participation and women’s leadership
• Functional accountability mechanisms and monitoring systems
• Policy influences for climate-resilient and gender-responsive WASH
• Evidence generation and budget tracking for WASH financing

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Social Sciences, or related field

• Age At least 25 years

• Minimum 5 years of experience in development sector project management

• At least 3 years of experience in WASH, health, nutrition, or related sectors

• Experience in coastal or climate-vulnerable contexts preferred

• Proven experience in planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting

• 10. Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong advocacy and influencing skills, including the ability to design and implement evidence-based advocacy strategies, engage with policy makers, media, and civil society actors, and facilitate constructive dialogue to influence WASH, climate, and health governance at local and sub-national levels.

• Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills

• Excellent communication and report writing (Bangla & English)

• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (ODK, KoBo, ONA)

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Strong stakeholder coordination and negotiation ability

• Knowledge of GEDI, community engagement, and advocacy approaches

• 11.Personal Attributes

• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism

• Gender-sensitive and culturally aware

• Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented

• Ability to work under pressure and in field conditions.

• 12. Organizational Responsibilities

• Promote organizational values and policies

• Support staff development and performance management

• Ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures

• III. Reporting to:

• Program Director

• IV. Working Conditions:

• The Project Manager is based on the Mentioned Upazila CLIMB Project with approximately 80% of the time in the field.

• As per organizational policy and donor budget allocation

Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SAINT-Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SAINT-Bangladesh will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others.SAINT-Bangladesh is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy. SAINT-Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. SAINT-Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related to child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Interested professionals are requested to submit their CV and Cover letter with a signed, a sealed envelope, copies of all academic certificates, NID, passport size photo image, skill and experience certificates, Valid motorcycle driving license on or before 5:00 PM, 23 June 2026 to HR & Admin, SAINT-Bangladesh, Ohi Bhabon, C&B Road, Barishal-8200. The envelope or Subject must be marked with the title of the assignment.