Program Manager (Women's Rights & Gender Equality)

Active

Gender Equality, NGO

Dhaka

contract

Any

Salary BDT 40,000 – 52,000

Experience (years) At least 5

Salary & vacancy

BDT 40,000 – 52,000

Application

Deadline:

April 3, 2026 (4 days left)

Job Description

Pragroshor is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) project in Dhaka, focusing on improving women’s and girls’ access to human rights and advancing gender equality across Bangladesh. This senior-level contract position requires at least 5 years of experience managing gender equality initiatives, with responsibilities spanning project planning, implementation, donor compliance, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership. The successful candidate will oversee activities across multiple pillars including organizational capacity building, grassroots programming, movement strengthening, and advocacy for women’s rights.

The Program Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring effective implementation aligned with feminist principles, managing human resources and financial compliance, and driving sustainable impact in Dhaka’s communities. Based in Dhaka with frequent field visits required, this position offers a competitive salary of BDT 40,000-52,000 plus benefits including yearly festive bonus and performance-based salary reviews. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership abilities, technical knowledge of gender equality, and commitment to inclusive values while representing Pragroshor in various forums and government meetings as the primary liaison between the program and local communities.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 5 years

Education Requirements

Educational background required for this role:

Masters degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or any other relevant discipline
Strong academic foundation in gender equality and development-related fields

Experience Requirements

Experience requirements for the Program Manager position:

At least 5 years of direct, hands-on experience managing projects focused on women’s rights and gender equality
Experience working with local, national, or community-based organizations (CBOs)
Demonstrated expertise in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination
Experience in gender-focused initiatives and feminist approaches to development

Qualifications

Key qualifications for success in this role:

Understanding of feminist principles and gender-responsive policies
Ability to lead staff, volunteers, and networks/agencies effectively
Experience in advocacy, campaign implementation, and movement building
Strong monitoring and evaluation skills with impact assessment experience

Skill Requirements

Project Management
Gender Equality Advocacy
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Coordination
Monitoring & Evaluation
Report Writing
Budget Management
Community Mobilization

Incentive & compensation

The position offers competitive benefits including:

Gross salary of BDT 40,000-52,000 per month
Yearly festive bonus
Yearly salary review based on performance

How to apply for Pragroshor jobs

Follow these steps to apply for the Program Manager position:

Visit the external application URL: https://bdjobs.com/h/details/1465732
Submit your application before the deadline of April 3, 2026
Ensure your application highlights relevant experience in women’s rights and gender equality projects
Contact information is not specified, so use the external application link for inquiries

About Pragroshor

Pragroshor is a feminist, anti-racist, anti-discriminatory nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting gender sensitivity and women’s rights in Bangladesh. The organization provides training, resources, and support to women’s and human rights organizations while campaigning on key gender issues affecting the country and region. Pragroshor implements projects that empower diverse voices and strengthen collective actions to advance women’s human rights.