1.0 Background

Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) is going to implement a sub-project titled “Promoting sustainable growth in machinery and equipment sub-sector through RECP practices” as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under Machinery & Equipment sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK).

2.0 Sub-project Objectives

• Increase resource utilization of MEs in an efficient way.
• Boost productivity with appropriate technology.
• Develop capacity of MEs for sustainable business.

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented across Bogura and Naogaon districts.

4.0 Duration

The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.

5.0 Duties and Responsibilities

The ‘Project Manager’ is responsible for overall implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project at the field. His/her duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Provide strategic direction for project implementation and supervise the project.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, training, and workshops, and Environment Club meetings
• Manage project budgets, procurement, reimbursement, as well as track project performance.
• Ensure and supervise documentation on events, program learnings and impact, case studies, and reports.
• Ensure and supervise preparation and submission of project progress reports in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with PKSF regarding sub-project implementation.
• Maintain liaison and coordination with local government as well as govt. offices such as DoE, BSCIC, HBRI, DIFE and BITAC.
• Report to senior management regarding project progress regularly.
• Any other tasks or duties assigned by the senior management of the Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK).

6.0 Academic Qualifications

• Should have a Masters in Mechanical Engineering / MBA / Agri. Engineering or Masters in any other subject from a UGC-approved university.

7.0 Working Experience

• Minimum six (6) years of working experience in project management (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
• Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.

• Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).

8.0 Age Limit

• Maximum 50 years of age on the last date of application.

9.0 Salary and Allowances

• Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 70000/-
• Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization’s policy.
• Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.

Read Before Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to apply with their detail’s CV including all educational & experience certificate, 2 References (Non-relative) with a cover letter addressing to the Coordinator, Human Resource Department, Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK), GUK Tower, Banani, Bogura.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Please mention the position in the subject line. CV and cover letter should be in same word/PDF file. *Photograph must be enclosed with the CVs.

Apply Procedure

E-mail your CV to hr@guk.ngo send hard copy to the above-mentioned address before deadline.

Application Deadline: 20 September 2024