Organization: CIMMYT – International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Project and Programme Management
Managerial positions
Closing Date:
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.
For more information, visit cimmyt.org.
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Project Manager to be a part of Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia-Mechanization and Extension Activity aims at Improving farmers’ access to agricultural production and market services.
The location of this position will be Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Duties and Responsabilities:
Under direction from the Project Leader, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project.
Coordinate with other CIMMYT project leaders and project managers.
Supervise Field Office (FO) Leaders and the implementation of FO work plans under the projects.
Prepare and provide broad scope briefings and advice to Project Leaders, Country Representative, and donor(s).
Establish contact and maintain lasting rapport with project partners, private sector, international consultants, NGOs, government, and CG partners.
Manage budgets:
Prepare project budgets, upload, and conduct budget revision based on project work plans as required.
Review monthly expenditures by conducting budget analytics and building alternate scenarios; review all transactions for accuracy, identify issues and apply corrective action.
Review field office liquidation reports and funds requests.
Review and assign budget codes for expenditures as needed.
Support asset procurements and asset inventories as required.
Administer and realign the budget according to CIMMYT’s policies and establish a significant working relationship with HQ in support of this activity.
Manage contracts:
Draft and facilitate sub-agreements with partners.
Ensure timely submission of financial and technical reports from partners/sub-grantees.
Ensure disbursement of payments as required.
Manage contracts and consultancies.
Support M&E and donor reporting:
Support M&E staff to do indicator reporting if required by donor.
Lead the compilation of content for the annual and semi-annual reports.
Take the lead in annual planning of project activities, compile detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and manage, assign and monitor implementation with project management software
Support project communications team as required:
Generate and/or ensure the production of content for the project portfolio communications platforms, potentially including websites, newsletters, brochures, success stories, research notes, reports, and social media posts.
Edit written materials produced by the project.
Review and approve communications-related expenditures and investments.
Support the projects’ HR activities including recruitment, staff on-boarding, and annual performance evaluations.
Organize the project’s leadership committee meetings, technical meetings, and planning meetings.
Work closely with the Regional Program Manager to ensure best practices for project management and if required liaise closely with CIMMYT headquarters, including program management, human resources, project management unit, and Communications.
Serve as a liaison for implementing partners.
Oversee project staff as required and conduct an annual performance review of staff assigned under your supervision.
Foster relationship with Director General’s office, Program Directors, Project Leaders, and the Communications Unit.
Master’s degree in agriculture, Management, Business Administration and related field with experience in program management.
Above 6 years of experience in managing development projects and a multicultural team.
Experience working with international organizations/ iNGOs / CG centers is preferable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Capability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment
Ability to identify and implement solutions to project implementation challenges
Demonstrated high level of computer skills in MS Office suite (outlook, excel (essential), access, power point), Clickup or similar project management software etc.
Prior experience working in internationally funded agricultural or environmental development projects is desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively as required, using various modes of transport.
The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Leadership, Communication, Negotiation, Client orientation.
The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.
CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.
Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.
It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Women are encouraged to apply.