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Background
With a total gross domestic product (GDP) of over USD 450 billion, Bangladesh is the second-largest economy in South Asia. Between 2000 and 2019, Bangladesh’s economy registered high GDP growth, averaging around 6% per annum. During this period, there were several notable improvements across different socioeconomic indicators, putting the country on track for a formal graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026. Bangladesh’s score on the human development index (HDI) increased from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.68, placing it among countries categorized as medium human development. The national poverty rate fell from over 48% in 2000 to less than 19% in 2022.
Despite the progress, Bangladesh faces several development challenges, and with the current trend, the country is unlikely to meet several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bangladesh has been grappling with high inflation. GDP growth is slowing down, and according to the latest estimates, GDP grew by 3.5% in 2025. Without an uptick in private investment, the economy cannot diversify, a necessary condition for creating decent jobs. With low social spending and weak capacities, the government is constrained from providing quality services to the people. Moreover, Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and prone to natural hazards, including climate-induced disasters.
As the UN’s development agency, UNDP has been in Bangladesh since 1972, promoting democratic governance, climate adaptation, environmental protection and inclusive growth, and helping the country to achieve equitable and sustainable development. UNDP has been a close partner of Bangladesh in co-designing policy solutions, building national capacities, and promoting innovations to help meet its developmental aspirations. This entails high-quality policy and technical advice, implementation support, helping Bangladesh to mobilize development financing, and promoting knowledge sharing.
The programme portfolio of UNDP Bangladesh is organized in two Programme Clusters: a) Democratic Governance; and b) Resilient and Inclusive Growth (RIG). The Programme Clusters support the achievement of strategic objectives articulated in UNDP’s Country Programme Document (CPD) and the UN’s Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager at NPSA-10 level will be responsible for the strategic and adaptive leadership of project management, ensuring results-based planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with UNDP's programming principles, the project document, donor requirements and GoB priorities.
1- Ensure Results-based Project Management, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation:
2- Provide Technical Oversight, Quality Assurance and Partnership Management:
3- Provide Evidence-based Advocacy, Policy Support and Stakeholder Engagement:
4- Facilitate Knowledge Management, Communications and Learning:
5- Support Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations:
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangements:
The Project Manager (NPSA-10) will report to the Assistant Resident Representative (ARR) or Programme Analyst, as designated by the Country Office, depending on the specific project/portfolio. The PM will lead the project management and implementation team and liaise closely with the National Project Director (NPD), national institutions, local administrations and development partners involved in the programme to guarantee their active participation and national ownership.
Competencies
a) Core Competencies:
Competency
Level
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
b) People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site
c) Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business Direction & Strategy
Systems Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact other parts of the system
Business Management
Results-based Management
Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,
programmes, and projects with a focus at improved
performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge
and understanding of relevant theories, concepts,
methodologies, instruments, and tools
Business Management
Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control
resources, procedures and protocols to achieve
specific goals
Business Management
Risk Management
Identify and organize action around reducing,
mitigating and proactively managing risks
Partnership Management
Multi-stakeholder Engagement
Knowledge and ability to forge
multi-stakeholder partnerships,
and remove any obstacles to
resource
mobilization and multi-stakeholder
funding platforms
Partnership Management
Resource Mobilization
Ability to identify funding sources,
match funding needs
(programmes/projects/initiatives)
with funding opportunities, and
establish a plan to meet funding
requirements
2030 Agenda: People
Gender
Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Language:
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
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