LEDARS is NGO Affairs Bureau registered NGO working in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is going to undertake different types of innovative project in southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. The Innovation Manager is responsible to development of new projects and ideas in southwest Bangladesh in water health, livelihood, food and energy sectors. S/he also responsible to conduct feasibility study, cost benefit analysis and so on. It is a senior level position based in the Khulna regional office and head office at Shyamnagar, Satkhira, Bangladesh.
Major Responsibilities:
- S/he responsible to develop new sustainable idea and project in water, food, health, livelihoods sectors, and development of implementation plan of action,
- Conduct feasibility study and cost benefit analysis of new products and projects,
- Proper initiative to obtain registration/approval from the government department,
- Take proper initiative to start the idea, project in convenient places,
- Ensure green economy and green jobs for the employee,
- Scale up small scale industries for processing food, forest products, paper equipment, fish feed, rice seeds, low-cost sanitary napkin, water purification and marketing, etc.
- Establishment of linkage with relevant stakeholders and ensure participation of different stakeholders,
- Communicate with bank and other financial institute and take necessary initiative to obtain loan and grants.
- Creating an innovative culture and environment in the office space what ensure a pleasant and productive circumstances to all the staff.
- Mainstream the innovation in all existing project and practices in LEDARS,
- Responsible to prepare progress report, monthly report, case study and other short report.
- Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program,
- Good at writing and speaking in English,
Additional Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience in senior level management and project implementation in reputed NGOs,
- S/he should have working experience in participatory program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation and effectively use of PRA tools.
- Interested to travel in rural area,
- Applicant who has experience of work in coastal area, climate change and disasters management, environment conservation, mobile App development, will get special priority.
- Good knowledge on computer operation including Office software and internet browsing.
- Have experience to use social media and other online/offline platform.
- Prepare EoI, Concept Note and Proposal for relevant activities.
Educational Requirements:
Minimum Master’s degree in any discipline from reputed university. ICT, MBA, Agriculture and Environmental Science are preferrable.
Job Nature: Full Time
Job Location: Khulna and Satkhira.
Salary: Starting 48,234.00 Taka including provident fund.
Age Limit: 40 years
