Job Description

Title: District Coordinator

Company Name: The Earth

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 28 years

Location: Kishoreganj

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 22 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 28 years
∎ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
∎ Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
∎ Proficiency in project management tools and software is required.
∎ Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
∎ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify & resolve project-related issues.
∎ Attention to detail and commitment in delivering high-quality works.
∎ Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
∎ Willing to travel frequently and work during flexible hours.Educational Requirement:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Community development, Social Science or any relevant field.
∎ Master's degree or MBA is preferable. Experience requirement:
∎ At least 5 years relevant experience in program coordination, project management, or related roles.
∎ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
∎ Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
∎ Proficiency in project management tools and software is required.
∎ Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
∎ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify & resolve project-related issues.
∎ Attention to detail and commitment in delivering high-quality works.
∎ Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
∎ Willing to travel frequently and work during flexible hours.
∎ Educational Requirement:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Community development, Social Science or any relevant field.
∎ Master's degree or MBA is preferable.
∎ Experience requirement:
∎ At least 5 years relevant experience in program coordination, project management, or related roles.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Project Overview:
∎ THE EARTH is a youth-led NGO. Our goal is to enhance and ensure sustainable development of Bangladesh. We aim to provide knowledge, resources, and care to support each community to reach its maximum potential and achieve greater harmony between people and the planet. The major focus area of The Earth is Youth development through various engagement, skill & entrepreneurship development and engaging youth to become responsive and combat Climate Change.
∎ Increased equitable access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities: Considering the varying vulnerabilities and needs of adolescent girls and young women, the project will have interventions for adolescent girls between ages 13-16 who are in, and out of, school as well as targeted interventions for young women between the age of 17-25 who are not in school, In short Promotion of Women’s Empowerment and Resilience building (POWER) Project.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Implementation: Execute field-level activities in alignment with the project plan, ensuring successful delivery of all project components.
∎ Community Relations: Foster strong relationships with community members and maintain effective communication and coordination with government bodies, NGOs, private sector partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Networking: Establish and strengthen networks to enhance collaboration and resource sharing among stakeholders.
∎ Reporting & Supervision: Regularly supervise the Social Mobiliser and Community Volunteer and project intervention and report to the Respective line Manager and authorities.
∎ The position is accountable for the following:
∎ Project Management & Leadership:
∎ Provide overall Promotion of Women’s Empowerment and Resilience building (POWER) Project at Kishoregonj District and staff leadership, management, quality control, and technical direction, while ensuring compliance with Save The Children, UNICEF and The Earth requirements and regulations and Counterpart policies and procedures. Promote an equitable, women-friendly, and gender-sensitive work environment.
∎ Project Leadership & Communication:
∎ Serve as the primary point of contact for the POWER project, liaising with stakeholders (including team members, external partners, The Earth POWER team, partner organizations, and Adolescent Club, SMC, Male Champion Groups to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Stewarding annual targeted budget for 12 months, ensuring organizational and SCI and UNICEF compliance, scrutinizing monthly finances, and correcting discrepancies.
∎ Monitoring, team building & performance management:
∎ Managing the day to day operations of project by facilitating professional work process to ensure alignment with the established policies & procedures and in order to high performance standards. And dynamic team build by increasing workforce development & performance management.
∎ Coordination & Communication:
∎ Coordinating with local and partners and other relevant stakeholders, such as civil society organizations, and respective government (DEO, UEO, DYD) authorities, SMC (school management committee) Adolescent & women’s club, entrepreneur groups, District level chambers of commerce, Managed internal & external stakeholder communication effectively through inquiries, reports, presentations, and maintaining open channels.
∎ Interdepartmental Collaboration:
∎ Fostering seamless program execution through strong collaboration and resource coordination with Finance, Procurement, MEAL, and Program Teams.
∎ Reporting and Compliance:
∎ Managing all reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance with donor & internal needs, and comprehensive documentation.
∎ Project Planning & Execution:
∎ Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, task dependencies, resource allocation, and timelines, milestones, and compliance standards. Coordinate project activities and track deliverables to ensure timely completion and quality.
∎ Risk Management & Problem Solving:
∎ Monitor project progress, proactively identify potential risks and issues, and develop contingency plans to mitigate them. Conduct periodic project evaluations to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:
∎ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, define objectives and deliverables. Organize and facilitate project meetings (including agendas, minutes, and action items). Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
∎ Capacity Building & Support:
∎ Provide need-based support to The Earth POWER team (Community Volunteers & Social Mobiliser), partner organizations, and adolescent based on the project strategy and action plan. Lead capacity-strengthening. Empower communities through project activities, fostering active participation in entrepreneurships development, STEM & SEL sessions, workshops and seminars.
∎ Establish linkages with relevant government and NGO organizations to enhance community resources.
∎ Cultivate community leaders to support ongoing development efforts.
∎ Foster young entrepreneurs within the community, providing guidance and support for their growth.
∎ Team Management:
∎ Manage and supervise project personnel/team & consortium partners by ensuring conflict resolution with a focus on achieving objectives and results in a timely manner and on budget

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Kishoreganj

Company Information:
∎ The Earth
∎ House 147, Road 1, Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka-1206
∎ The Earth is a youth-led social welfare organization established in 2015. One of its goals is to enhance and ensure the sustainable development of Bangladesh as it aims to provide knowledge, resources and care to support each community to reach its maximum potential and achieve greater harmony between people and the planet. The Earth is the secretariat of Climate Parliament Bangladesh as well.
Our work focuses are Youth capacity building, youth movement, youth network engagement, and management.

Address::
∎ House 147, Road 1, Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka-1206
∎ The Earth is a youth-led social welfare organization established in 2015. One of its goals is to enhance and ensure the sustainable development of Bangladesh as it aims to provide knowledge, resources and care to support each community to reach its maximum potential and achieve greater harmony between people and the planet. The Earth is the secretariat of Climate Parliament Bangladesh as well. Our work focuses are Youth capacity building, youth movement, youth network engagement, and management.

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Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development