Project Manager, Field Implementation

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE : Project Manager, Field Implementation

REPORTS TO : Project Director, STRIDES Bangladesh

LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis before the application deadline. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

ABOUT FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries and all US states and territories.

FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1975, we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the country’s health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 Bangladesh delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health services—including HIV and nutrition, tuberculosis, global health security, and economic participation.

The U.S. government’s (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) program provides life-saving assistance to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats which pose risks for public health outbreaks that could cost lives. As part of the USG’s GHS program, the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity advances cross-sectoral efforts to successfully identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and in still confidence and trust in a country’s disease detection and surveillance structures and services.

Position Description:

The Program Manager, Field Implementation will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight for the execution of approved STRIDES project activities at national and subnational levels in Bangladesh, ensuring timely implementation, quality delivery, and achievement of project milestones and deliverables. The incumbent will manage project workplans, implementation schedules, field activities, technical coordination, and performance monitoring, with a focus on effective delivery across districts and upazilas. The position will oversee field-level interventions across key Global Health Security (GHS) technical areas, including laboratory systems strengthening, integrated disease surveillance, health information and data systems, emergency preparedness and response, outbreak investigation and response, Points of Entry (PoE), livestock quarantine systems, and One Health initiatives.

Working under the supervision of the Project Director and in close collaboration with the Technical Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, Operations team, consultants, and technical partners, the Program Manager will monitor implementation progress, identify challenges, and ensure timely corrective actions. The incumbent will coordinate with government counterparts, implementing partners, and other stakeholders at field level to strengthen partnerships, support effective program management, and promote integrated implementation. The position will also contribute to budget monitoring, technical reporting, and documentation of achievements and lessons learned, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, Government of Bangladesh priorities, FHI 360 policies, and relevant Global Health Security frameworks, including the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), Joint External Evaluation (JEE) recommendations, and National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS).

Responsibilities:

Program Implementation and Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the STRIDES annual work plan and activity plans, ensuring activities are executed in accordance with approved timelines, budgets, donor requirements, and project objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of project activities across national and subnational levels, ensuring effective collaboration among technical teams, government counterparts, and implementing partners.
• Monitor progress against project milestones, deliverables, performance indicators, and implementation schedules, identifying potential risks and recommending timely corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure the timely and high-quality execution of technical activities, field assessments, supportive supervision visits, and implementation monitoring to achieve project targets and expected results.
• Support the planning, coordination, and logistical management of workshops, technical trainings, stakeholder consultations, assessments, field visits, and other project events in collaboration with technical and operations teams.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate the implementation of laboratory systems strengthening activities, ensuring alignment with national priorities, technical standards, and project work plans.
• Support the implementation of integrated disease surveillance, health information systems, data management, and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen Bangladesh's Global Health Security capacities.
• Coordinate project activities related to Points of Entry (PoE), livestock quarantine systems, and One Health initiatives by facilitating collaboration among relevant government agencies and technical partners.
• Support the implementation of outbreak preparedness, emergency response, simulation exercises, and rapid response activities to strengthen national and subnational emergency response capacities.
• Work closely with technical advisors, consultants, subject matter experts, and partner organizations to ensure technical quality, consistency, and effective implementation of project interventions.

Partner and Field Coordination

• Coordinate with implementing partners, consultants, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
• Monitor partner performance against agreed work plans, deliverables, and contractual obligations, providing technical guidance and support to address implementation challenges.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration with national, district, and upazila-level government officials and stakeholders to strengthen ownership, engagement, and sustainability of project interventions.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess implementation progress, verify the quality of project activities, identify implementation gaps, and recommend appropriate corrective measures to improve program performance.
• Execute approved project activities at district and upazila levels.
• Manage workplans, schedules, field activities, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee field-level delivery of GHS interventions across technical areas.
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with government counterparts and partners for effective field-level implementation.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance

• Track project implementation progress against approved work plans, performance indicators, reporting requirements, and donor deliverables, ensuring timely completion of all assigned activities.
• Support the preparation and review of high-quality technical reports, implementation updates, presentations, meeting briefs, success stories, and other project documentation for internal and donor reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures, donor regulations, contractual obligations, and Government of Bangladesh requirements throughout project implementation.
• Monitor activity budgets, expenditure trends, procurement plans, and implementation schedules in coordination with finance and operations teams to ensure efficient utilization of project resources and timely completion of activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing public health or development programs.
• Experience in field implementation, project management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working with government institutions and development partners.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Travel Requirements: 10% local and regional travel

The expected hiring salary range for this role is BDT 2,300,000 - 3,500,000 for annual gross salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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