Head of Project Management Unit (INT10473)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have substantial experience working closely with the Internal program and operational team of about 60 to 70 staff members and external actors such as NGOAB, DC, RRRC, UNHCR, other UN agencies, Donors, and affiliate members.?

 

Do you have a post-graduation/graduation qualification in a related field of study with quality experience providing a range of ensuring donor and state compliances, risk management, archiving, development, and updating the project management system, supporting and supervising partnership strategy to an organization?

 

Do you have knowledge of Change management in a large organizational setup and demonstrable experience of working of the governance, management, and tools/policies along with significant staff management experience and skills in developing teams?

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam is evolving as a dynamic and focused organization. Bangladesh is a high-priority program for Oxfam. Your role as the Head of the Project Management Unit is designed to manage the overall national portfolio of all restricted grants which includes ensuring donor and state compliances, risk management, archiving, development, and updating the project management system, supporting and supervising partnership strategy, contributing to the country strategy and supporting program director with growth and expansion of Oxfam’s reach.

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.

 

The Head of PMU should be a top-notch Project Management Unit professional and champion to lead a diversified team and support partner-based long-term development programs spread across various geographic locations within Bangladesh. The person must have demonstrated experience in dealing with a large team in Bangladesh and maintaining functional collaboration across a networked organization globally. This position is expected to play the overall responsibility.

 

• 100% donor compliance with quality Management of Oxfam’s internal system of grants compliance
• Mentoring and Coaching partners
• Executing partnerships
• Regular and Operational communications with the Donors and relevant Oxfam affiliate members
• Develop and update project management systems according to the grant requirements
• Program, financial monitoring of partners for specific grants
• Develop and manage of project management unit archive

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

 

• Minimum Post Graduate Degree or Degree with equivalent work experience from a recognized institution/ university
• At least 06 years of relevant experience in project management roles with 03 years of leadership/managerial roles.
• Experience in Change management in a large organizational setup
• Experience in conflict resolution, reconciliation, and strategic negotiations
• Experience and understanding of the governance, management, and tools/policies.
• Ability to manage complex situations.
• Ability to work under high pressure.

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous gratuity scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

 

[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]