Programme Manager-Climate Action - For Friendship (Job ID: 1365431)

Friendship is seeking a Programme Manager for Climate Action to oversee community-driven projects in Bangladesh. Responsibilities include guiding field teams, ensuring financial compliance, coordinating with local authorities, and facilitating capacity building. The role requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in managing donor-funded projects. Strong communication skills in English and Bangla are essential. The position is remote, allowing work from anywhere in Bangladesh.
Friendship is looking for Programme Manager-Climate Action

Job Description / Responsibility

Responsibilities:
• Ensuring RtF implementation remains community-owned and context-specific.
• Guiding field teams and community groups through participatory assessments (PDRA), planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Overseeing financial compliance and reporting processes for all sub-grant activities.
• Acting as the focal point between RVO, Friendship Netherlands, community structures, and local authorities.
• Coordinating cross-sectoral integration and learning documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Activities:
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all RtF project activities in alignment with the locally led approach and LLA principles.
• Facilitate capacity building, mentorship, and training for CICs and PSC on implementation, procurement, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Ensure timely disbursement of funds to community groups and collect supporting financial documentation in line with audit protocols.
• Organize regular field visits, stakeholder meetings, and learning events to ensure alignment and capture best practices.
• Support MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) design and execution, including development of community-based indicators.
• Liaise with RVO, technical experts, and local government agencies for knowledge sharing, issue resolution, and policy advocacy.
• Draft high-quality reports and ensure alignment between narrative documentation for RVO and internal teams.
• Ensure strong representation and visibility of the RtF project in national and international platforms, including COP, CBA, etc.
• Support internal coordination across other Friendship sectors to ensure alignment with climate resilience strategies.

Educational Requirements
• Masters
• Master of Science (MSc) in Development Studies
• Master of Science (MSc) in Public Policy
• Master’s degree in Climate Change, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field.

Experience Requirements
• At least 5 year(s)
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Additional Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing donor-funded, community-driven or climate adaptation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Locally Led Adaptation (LLA), participatory planning tools (PDRA), and community governance.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in both English and Bangla.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with MEL systems is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills with an empathetic, facilitative leadership style.

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh