Sample Cover Letter & CV for NGOs Job

Date: …..

To,

The Advertiser

P.O Box No. 10092

Subject: Application for the position of “Project Manager”.

Dear Sir

While I was going through bdjobs.com, I came to inform that you would like to appoint a Project

Manager for ‘Integrated Child Development Project. I am convinced enough to ensure my candidature for the position on the following grounds-

• Being a development professional with an academic background in Management, I have 11 years of relevant experience and expertise in working on development issues including child and adolescent development, education, women’s rights & empowerment with a human rights-based approach, DRR, water & sanitation, food security, livelihood development as project key person like Project Manager, Project coordinator, etc.
• I have authentic expertise in large team operations like SKS-SAWR, AWARE, Mati O Manush & SWC, MANOSIKA-School Feeding, RUPANTAR-CLDP, TMSS-Food security & education projects;
• I have practical experience in project planning, implementing project interventions, budgeting, report writing, documentation, supervision, monitoring & evaluation, linkage negotiation, coordination, facilitating meetings, seminars, workshops and campaigns etc;
• I have sound knowledge of developing concept notes, project proposals, skills in resource mobilization, training curriculum, and modules to facilitate capacity building for implementing staffs, GO and LGIs’ staff, media and local communities and skills on project cycle and result-based management;
• I worked actively to develop sustainable partnerships with various development actors, and stakeholders facilitated the capacity building of partner NGOs & guided and provided technical support to PNGO staff in project implementation;
• I have sound knowledge of good governance, social development issues, RBA and a clear concept of local government structure;
• I am a person with a positive mind, a constructive attitude, openness to change and an excellent ability to manage complexities and a results-oriented approach to work;
• I am fully familiar with MS Offices-Ms Word, MS Excel, power point & Internet browsing;
• I have strong Motorcycle driveability with a valid license and
• Have working, written and speaking fluency in English.

I firmly believe that my competency of precise knowledge of management along with my experience will contribute to making a good outcome for your projects and organization as well.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours truly,

Md. Mizanur Rahman Akand

Enclosed:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Photo

 

 Sample  CV :

Curriculum Vitae

Of

Md. Mizanur Rahman Akand

1. Personal data:

Mailing Address: Name    : Md. Mizanur Rahman AkandDivisional Project Coordinator-South Asia Wash Result Project, SKS Foundation, Road #5, House#133, Padma R/A, Rajshahi Mobile : 01821—- Email Address: mm@gmail.com

Permanent Address:Name    : Md. Mizanur Rahman AkandMother’s Name: Late. Sabera Begum Father’s Name     : Md. Abdur Rashid Akand Village: Madergonj, Post Office: Abdullahpur, Upazila: Pirgonj, District: Rangpur.

Date of Birth                      : 19 October 1977, Age: 37+

Nationality                          : Bangladeshi

Gender                                 : Male

Marital Status                    : Married

National ID                         : 381477—

TIN ID                                 : 83298084—

Passport No                        : AG 909—

2. Education:

Masters of Commerce in Management, obtained 2^nd class degree under the National University of Bangladesh, major in management, Statistics, and Business Policy.

3. Summary of Professional Skills:

Having more than 11 years of experience in social development and also experiences in managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, resource mobilization, project management, monitoring, capacity building of program participants, community need assessment, preparation and conduction of seminars, workshops and advocacy meetings. Analysis and report writing skills, preparing training modules, budgeting, leadership and teamwork skills with NGO levels like Project Manager, Project Coordinator through Child and adolescent development, women rights & empowerment with HRBA, education, food security, livelihood development, DRR, agricultural interventions also marketing and value chain development activities and WASH. Particularly planning, budgeting, concept note & proposal development, staff management, documentation, problem solving & decision-making. Acquaint with the concept of community-led approaches. Have a clear understanding and working experiences in gender equity & diversity among the program participants, integrity, tolerance, impartiality, respect for others and diversity.

4. Employment History:

Organization, Position, Project Name& Duration	Responsibilities
SKS FoundationDivisional Project Coordinator-South Asia WaSH Result & AWARE Projects08 January 2013 to Present (2 Years)	General Tasks all over the Projects: ·Overall project management at implementation level as per action plan and guidelines;·Strengthen backward and forward communication, networking, and linkage with Divisional, District and Upazila level GOB officials,   staffs, NGOs, networking organizations and donor agencies for wider support and harmony; ·Ensuring proper utilization of human resources through motivation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation; ·Organized and conducted meetings, seminars and advocacy workshops with different stakeholders; ·Conducted training sessions for staffs and different level stakeholders; ·Assist project staff on project implementation guidelines to complete project activities, deliverables and expected results within budget & agreed time frame with the highest standards; ·Preparing operational plan, budget and budgetary control; ·Prepare reports in event, monthly, quarterly and yearly to the donor agency. Child-Led Development Tasks: ·Community mobilization, imparting training programs, facilitating children organizations; ·Child group formation and technical assistance to functioning it; ·Child based cultural & journalist group operation; ·Child center management with sponsorship interventions; ·Provided training to the children, teachers, parents and other stakeholders for awareness building on child rights; · To enhance child education through a chain supply of biscuits and awareness-building interventions for ensuring primary child education. Livelihood Tasks: · Assisting the CBOs to build up their capacity for sustainable management of their resources for their livelihoods; ·Assist in the implementation and management of successful interventions toward empowerment of ultra-poor women; ·Provide assets & training about IGAs i.e. poultry, livestock, etc., Business, homestead gardening and many other agriculture products; · Assist with the value chain and market linkage to the respected groups. ·Advocacy for recognition of women’s unpaid care work. Current Tasks (WASH): · Assist in the implementation and management of successful interventions to ensure sustained hand-washing practices among primary school children through awareness campaigns on hand washing under the Rajshahi division; ·To promote School WASH facilities and hygiene awareness and practices and enable sustained use of hygienic; and implement an intensive hand washing campaign in selected primary schools; ·Providing additional support particularly the advocacy support activities to the school program in water & sanitation.
MANOSIKAProgram Coordinator-School Feeding ProgramJanuary 01, 2011 to January 06, 2013 (2 Years)
RUPANTARProject Coordinator-Child Led Development ProjectDecember 17, 2009 to December 31, 2010 (1 Year)
TMSSZonal Coordinator– FSVGD, Counter-Trafficking, ROSC and HELP-UP ProjectsFebruary 06, 2005, November 22, 2009 (5 Years)

5. Training Received:

#	Title of Training	Duration	Provided by	Location
1.	TOT on Child-Centered Community Development	6 Days	Plan Bangladesh	Lalmonirhat
2.	TOT on Protective Behavior Change for Child	4 Days	Plan Bangladesh	Lalmonirhat
3.	Training on Child Protection	4 Days	Plan Bangladesh	Lalmonirhat
4.	Midterm Evaluation & Report Writing Workshop	8 Days	ActionAid	Nepal
5.	Training on Project Cycle Management	5 Days	CDD-brac	Dhaka
6.	TOT on Social Development	4 Days	Islamic Relief	Rangpur
7.	Training in Financial Management	3 Days	Islamic Relief	Rangpur
8.	TOT on Advocacy for Policy Reforms through Public Private Partnership.	3 Days	Khan Foundation & USAID	Dhaka
9.	Training on Local Governance Support Project	3 Days	Plan Bangladesh	Lalmonirhat
10.	Training on Participatory Monitoring & HRBA	5 days	ActionAid	Dhaka
11.	The Basic TOT on Human Trafficking	5 Days	IOM and USAID	Dhaka
12.	Training on Salish & Mediation	3 Days	BNWLA	Dhaka

6. Technical Skills:

Computer Proficiency: Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, data-based management, Internet operation and hardware troubleshooting.

 Motorcycle Driving: Strong Motorcycle driver ability with a valid license, No-JH0002099 C

 Language Proficiency:

• Bengali (Mother Tongue) – Excellent in reading writing speaking and listening
• English (Working Language)-Excellent in reading, and writing and moderate in speaking and listening
• Hindi- well-versed in spoken

Publication: Trinomul Unnayan Barta on half yearly basis under AWARE Project, performed as Editor.

Financial Management: Having good knowledge in fundamental financial management like budget, budget control, over expenditure control mechanism, variance, receipt and payment accounts as well as financial reporting.

Project management expertise: I have managed and implemented GO- NGO projects. I have fundamental and attained skills in developing project proposals and programming concepts. I possess management skills which include team building, conflict resolution, monitoring, report writing and creating organizational and personal management capacity.

Child, Adolescent & Women Development: Developed child, adolescent & women forum at village, Union, Upazila and district level to raise their vocal and easy access to social justice, a platform for organizing to create an enabling environment, linkage with government service providers and other organizations to get legitimacy.

Training and Facilitation: Demonstrated diversified skills in the facilitation of training, workshops, and seminars as well as advocacy programs. Developing Training Policy and operational guidelines, designing and conducting issue-based training courses.

7. Referees:

(I) Khandoker Zahid ShorwarCoordinator-Field OperationSKS Foundation Uttar Horin Shingha College Road, Gaibandha Mobile: 01713— co.fo@sks-bd.org

(II) Md. Zakiul HasanNational ConsultantFood and Agricultural Organization Public Privet Partnership Project Khamarbari, Farm gate, Dhaka Mobile: 01716—- zakiul@yahoo.com

(III) Md. Parvez HossainManager-Local Rights Program, ActionAid BangladeshHouse # 19, Road # 128 Gulshan# 01, Dhaka-1212 Mobile: 01712— parvez@actionaid.org

I certify that all information stated in this CV is accurate and completed to the best of my knowledge. I am authorized to verify the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae.

Signature:

(Md. Mizanur Rahman Akand)