Job 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.FUNCTIONThe 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