Technical Project Manager – Climate Change Adaptation, DRR, Livelihood & Partnership Management

Job Context:

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

HI is currently looking for a Technical Project Manager – Climate Change Adaptation, DRR, Livelihood & Partnership Management for its “Reducing Vulnerability, Improving Livelihood and Disaster Preparedness of the Most at-Risk Communities in Flood-Prone Bangladesh,” funded by MISEREOR.

Job Location: Kurigram with frequent travel to field locations and occasional visits to Dhaka

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term

Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to 31 July 2027

Line Manager: Area Manager

The Technical Project Manager will lead the effective planning, implementation, and technical oversight of climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk reduction (DRR), inclusive livelihood development, and partnership coordination activities under the MISEREOR-funded project. S/he will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, cross-sectoral integration (particularly disability inclusion), and sustainability through capacity building, advocacy, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

This role also includes responsibilities for financial, administrative, and human resource management in alignment with HI's operational and technical standards.

Under the direct line management of the respective Area Manager and technical supervision of the respective Technical Unit Manager, this position will contribute to the implementation of the mandate of Humanity & Inclusion as part of the project. The position will also provide technical support to the HI Bangladesh program on an as-and-when-required basis.

Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide strategic technical input across CCA, DRR, and livelihood activities.
• Guide the integration of disability-inclusive and climate-resilient approaches in all project interventions.
• Develop or adapt tools, guidelines, and training content on inclusive DRR and sustainable livelihood practices.
• Oversee climate and hazard risk assessments and community-based adaptation planning (e.g., VCA, RRAP).
• Ensure reasonable accommodations and universal design principles in resilience and livelihood infrastructure.

Mission 2: Partnership Management & Influence

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies (e.g., DSS, DRRO, DAE), NGOs, and OPDs.
• Provide oversight and support to local implementing partner to ensure alignment with HI and MISEREOR’s approaches.
• Represent HI in relevant technical forums, networks, and working groups at district and national levels.
• Contribute to advocacy initiatives that promote inclusive climate adaptation and access to social protection.

Mission 3: Project Management & Compliance

• Oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities as per logical framework and budget.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to HI’s institutional policies (e.g., PME, PSEAH, Age-Gender-Disability) and donor requirements.
• Lead on adaptive management in response to evolving field realities (e.g., political unrest, climate shocks).

Mission 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

• Support MEAL team in developing and deploying monitoring tools to track technical indicators and progress.
• Coordinate baseline, endline, and outcome-level assessments with focusing on impact/change .
• Ensure accountability to communities through participatory M&E, feedback systems, and learning events.
• Document and disseminate good practices, success stories, and technical briefs on inclusive CCA and DRR.

Mission 5: Team & HR Management

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including technical officers and field facilitators.
• Facilitate regular team planning, review, and learning sessions.
• Ensure performance management, professional development, and adherence to safeguarding principles.

Mission 6: Strategic Development & Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to strategic planning, learning reviews, and positioning of HI in the climate and DRR sectors.
• Support the drafting of project proposals and concept notes for new funding opportunities, as relevant.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, or a related field. Academic Qualifications may be relaxed for the people who have proven working experience in CCA, DRR, Livelihood, and Partnership Management.

Additional Requirements:

• Age Minimum 18 years
• Both males and females are allowed to apply
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management with a technical focus on: Climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction, Inclusive livelihood programming, Community-based resilience and local governance.
• Experience working with or managing partnerships with local NGOs, government actors, and OPDs.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, technical backstopping, and adaptive programming.
• Strong understanding of climate risk and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., VCA, CRVA, RRAP).
• Familiarity with disability inclusion frameworks and HI’s twin-track approach.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and representation skills.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, technical documents, and proposals.
• Proficient in MS Office, data visualization, and digital survey tools (e.g., Kobo, Survey CTO).
• Fluency in Bangla and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent capacity-building skills, with demonstrated experience in effective training, coaching, and facilitation
• Demonstrable experience conducting assessments and undertaking data collection
• Strong experience in capacity building, preferably in the field of gender and inclusion.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office package—both in English and Bangla).
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English and Bangla.
• Have the capacity to maintain close and professional working relationships with beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Experience working with HI will be added advantage.
• Proactiveness and decision-making ability
• Commitment to humanitarian aid and its values. Strong focus on the principles of ‘Do No Harm”.
• Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously.
• Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.
• Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote and flood-prone areas.
• Commitment to HI’s mandate, safeguarding policies, and humanitarian principles.
• Experience working with MISEREOR or other German donors will be an advantage.

Salary: TK. 145652 to 183031

Additional Salary Info:

• Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."
• Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

• Festival Bonus: 02
• Gratuity/End of Service Benefits
• Leave: Sick leave, Annual leave, Casual leave, Event Leave and Compensatory Leave
• Maternity Coverage for Staff & Dependents
• Medical Coverage for Staff & Dependents including General/Outpatient, Hospitalization, Dental, and Optical
• Mobile Allowances
• Per diem
• Provident Fund
• Staff Group Life Insurance
• Weekly Holiday: 02
• Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
• Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
• Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
• Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
• Allowance for Children's Education: Staff will get an allowance for Children's Education as per the HI policy.
• National travel cost of child caretaker: Female staff will get a reimbursement for the cost of national travel of the child caretaker as per the HI policy.
• Additional Responsibility (Interim) Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for additional responsibility (interim) as per the HI policy.
• Relocation Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for relocation allowance as per the HI policy.
• Work From Home: Staff will get work-from-home facilities as per the HI policy.