Job Description

Title: Consortium Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Location: Khulna

Minimum Salary: Tk. 131500 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 7 to 10 years

Published: 21 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in Fisheries, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Marine Science, or a related field.
∎ Master’s degree in Fisheries, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Marine Science, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7–10 years of experience in leading large-scale consortium-based projects, preferably in marine conservation or livelihood development.
∎ Strong leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills.
∎ Proven experience in working with multi-stakeholder partnerships, including NGOs, INGOs, government agencies, and donors.
∎ Excellent communication and advocacy skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Strong understanding of gender and social inclusion principles.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3-4 years
∎ At least 7–10 years of experience in leading large-scale consortium-based projects, preferably in marine conservation or livelihood development.
∎ Strong leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills.
∎ Proven experience in working with multi-stakeholder partnerships, including NGOs, INGOs, government agencies, and donors.
∎ Excellent communication and advocacy skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Strong understanding of gender and social inclusion principles.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3-4 years

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the project and ensuring its successful implementation. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
∎ Leadership and Coordination
∎ Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the consortium partners for effective project implementation.
∎ Act as the primary point of contact for all consortium members, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor requirements.
∎ Facilitate regular consortium meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan activities.
∎ Represent the consortium in national and international forums, promoting the project’s objectives and outcomes.
∎ Project Management
∎ Oversee the development and execution of project work plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
∎ Monitor and evaluate project activities across all consortium partners to ensure quality and impact.
∎ Foster collaboration among partners to leverage expertise and resources.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
∎ Reporting and Documentation
∎ Prepare high-quality project reports, including progress updates, financial reports, and impact assessments, for submission to donors and stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the proper documentation and sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
∎ Develop advocacy materials to highlight project achievements and influence policy discussions.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement
∎ Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, donors, private sector actors, and community representatives.
∎ Advocate for policy and institutional changes to support the sustainable management of marine resources.
∎ Promote gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of the project.
∎ Risk and Resource Management
∎ Identify potential risks to the project and implement mitigation strategies.
∎ Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of financial and human resources.
∎ Support capacity building for consortium members and field teams.
∎ Job Location: Patuakhali, Bagerhat, Borguna
∎ Workstation: Khulna
∎ Job Context
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Uttaran is the host organization of the Consortium invites applications for the vacant position titled- Consortium Coordinator
∎ Reports to: Director, Uttaran
∎ Main Duties & Responsibilities
∎ The Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the project and ensuring its successful implementation. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
∎ Leadership and Coordination
∎ Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the consortium partners for effective project implementation.
∎ Act as the primary point of contact for all consortium members, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor requirements.
∎ Facilitate regular consortium meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan activities.
∎ Represent the consortium in national and international forums, promoting the project’s objectives and outcomes.
∎ Project Management
∎ Oversee the development and execution of project work plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
∎ Monitor and evaluate project activities across all consortium partners to ensure quality and impact.
∎ Foster collaboration among partners to leverage expertise and resources.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
∎ Reporting and Documentation
∎ Prepare high-quality project reports, including progress updates, financial reports, and impact assessments, for submission to donors and stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the proper documentation and sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
∎ Develop advocacy materials to highlight project achievements and influence policy discussions.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement
∎ Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, donors, private sector actors, and community representatives.
∎ Advocate for policy and institutional changes to support the sustainable management of marine resources.
∎ Promote gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of the project.
∎ Risk and Resource Management
∎ Identify potential risks to the project and implement mitigation strategies.
∎ Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of financial and human resources.
∎ Support capacity building for consortium members and field teams.
∎ Job Location: Patuakhali, Bagerhat, Borguna
∎ Workstation: Khulna

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: Starting from 131,500.00 BDTk. Increment, bonus and others as per project design. (Actual Salary is depending as per currency rate gain/loss)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.
∎ Salary: Starting from 131,500.00 BDTk. Increment, bonus and others as per project design. (Actual Salary is depending as per currency rate gain/loss)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Khulna

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Application Process:
∎ Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 5th December 2024. Application should be sent via bdjobs online application only. Only properly complete applications will be considered for short-listing and will be contracted for the Interview
∎ Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!
∎ Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.
∎ Uttaran's contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.

Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 5 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development