Consortium Manager | SOS Children's Village

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the consortium project with a partnership approach
• Oversee administration, financial, and resource management of the assigned project
• Ensure successful implementation of agreed work plans at the consortium level
• Ensure the individual needs and rights of children and youth are addressed, respected, and protected
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation processes for SOS Children's Village and the assigned consortium project
• Lead and strategically support all co-workers according to SOS policies, values, and contextualised leadership, management, and HRD guidelines
• Promote strong communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing between SOS families, youth care co-workers, other village co-workers, and consortium staff
• Build positive relationships with children and youth through day-to-day interactions and regular meetings
• Ensure youth programmes offer career, learning, and development opportunities
• Ensure appropriate accessibility of village facilities to neighbouring communities and consortium members
• Ensure safe programming and address potential risks in a timely manner
• Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy plans and entrepreneurship development at the consortium level
• Develop and implement different TVET modules and facilitate training as per the modules
• Support technical feasibility of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) options and mobilise investments from public and private entities
• Prepare investment documentation, including briefs, memos, presentations, financial models, and scenario analysis
• Design and conduct supply-side studies on livelihood, value chain, and market analysis
• Support implementation of SOS's monitoring for the results framework
• Identify, document, and explore replication of good practices
• Support content development for external communications
• Organise and facilitate field visits for key stakeholders to share experiences and good practices
• Increase and maintain partnerships and relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Adhere to organisational standards and regulations such as the Code of Conduct, Child & Youth Safeguarding, Sexual Misconduct Regulation (PSHEA), and other policies

Essential Values, Behaviours and Skills

• Self-driven with a proactive approach
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude
• Meticulous, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and Project Cycle Management (PCM)
• Understanding of principles of gender equity, diversity, and safeguarding standards
• Strong moral and ethical character, with good physical and mental health and integrity
• Strong interest in business solutions for development and PPPs, with proven track record linking technical, financial, and social solutions
• Creative, practical, and systematic professional
• Flexibility to handle varied and demanding tasks, prioritise, and thrive under pressure
• Significant experience in developing and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, with flexibility to accommodate stakeholder needs
• Ability to lead assignments and teams with remote supervision
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills in English and Bangla

Educational Qualification, Experience & Other Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in any discipline with not less than 2nd division/class in any public examination
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience, with at least 6 years at project management level in development sector/NGO/INGO or government agencies
• Proven track record of delivering excellent results in leadership roles
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, with ability to produce and disseminate high-quality programme narratives
• Knowledge of child rights and protection issues, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
• Minimum age: 40 years

Salary & Benefits

• As per organisation policy (negotiable for highly competent candidates)

Equal Employment Opportunity

SOS Children's Villages provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. The organisation complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

SOS Children's Villages strictly follows the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, fraud, and corruption. All co-workers must understand, respect, and uphold children's rights to live without fear of abuse. A non-smoking work environment is maintained.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to apply online via email at jobs@sos-bangladesh.org (mentioning the position name in the subject) with a cover letter and the prescribed Employment Application Form (download from www.sos-bangladesh.org/download), in PDF format, renamed with the applicant's full name. Applications should be addressed to the Director-HR, SOS Children's Village International in Bangladesh and submitted on or before 31 August 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.