Description

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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