Program Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Program Coordinator

Company Name: Nari Maitree

Vacancy: 01

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 76000 - 78000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 4 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 20 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Science, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Women Studies

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 4 years of experience in managing complex humanitarian or development projects, preferably in the Rohingya refugee response or similar contexts.
∎ Proven experience in gender equality programming and GBV prevention and response.
∎ Advanced skills in financial management, budget oversight, and donor reporting.
∎ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Rohingya response context, and operational challenges in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Excellent leadership, team management, and staff development abilities.
∎ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Proficiency in English and Bangla; Rohingya/Chittagonian language skill are an asset.
∎ Minimum of 4 years of experience in managing complex humanitarian or development projects, preferably in the Rohingya refugee response or similar contexts.
∎ Proven experience in gender equality programming and GBV prevention and response.
∎ Advanced skills in financial management, budget oversight, and donor reporting.
∎ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Rohingya response context, and operational challenges in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Excellent leadership, team management, and staff development abilities.
∎ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Proficiency in English and Bangla; Rohingya/Chittagonian language skill are an asset.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Nari Maitree (NM), a well-established women-led NGO with 42 years of experience in Bangladesh, is implementing the "Together We Lead" project in partnership with UN Women. This project supports positive gender norms among forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingya) and host communities in Cox's Bazar, focusing on leadership and agency for women and girls and engagement with men and boys. We invite qualified and committed candidates to join our Cox’s Bazar team and contribute to this important initiative, drawing on Nari Maitree’s extensive experience in development and humanitarian programming.
∎ The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the "Together We Lead" project, ensuring effective alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
∎ Reports to: Executive Director
∎ Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhiya), with occasional travel to Teknaf and host communities as required.
∎ Provide overall direction for the "Together We Lead" project, ensuring alignment with project's objectives and Nari Maitree's mission.
∎ Develop and manage detailed work plans and resources with the project team, ensuring timely and quality implementation.
∎ Ensure integration of a gender-transformative approach across all project components.
∎ Monitor progress, track indicators and targets, and resolve challenges as needed.
∎ Serve as primary point of contact for project-related matters with donors and partners.
∎ Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with ISCG sectors, camp management, community leaders, government agencies, and relevant humanitarian actors.
∎ Represent Nari Maitree in coordination meetings, working groups, and forums at the camp, Upazila, and district levels.
∎ Facilitate communication, information sharing, and advocacy for gender equality and women’s empowerment across all stakeholder forums and external engagements.
∎ Supervise the project team, including the Gender Officer, EMAP Supervisors, Capacity Development Officer, Finance and Admin Officer, and Project Officer.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings to ensure coordination and problem-solving.
∎ Identify capacity-building needs and facilitate relevant training and development opportunities for project staff.
∎ Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
∎ Foster a positive work culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing and ethical conduct.
∎ Oversee project budget and expenditure, ensuring efficient management of financial resources and compliance to organizational and donor guidelines.
∎ Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; review and approve financial documentation in line with organizational procedures.
∎ Promote compliance with Nari Maitree's policies and reporting deadlines.
∎ Oversee the development and implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
∎ Ensure systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting project outcomes; prepare narrative and financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate regular project reviews and evaluations, and lead learning initiatives to document best practices and lessons learned.
∎ Identify potential risks and maintain a risk register with realistic mitigation strategies.
∎ Address and resolve issues or conflicts that may arise during project implementation.
∎ Ensure safety and security of project staff and Gender Volunteers; lead crisis management responses when needed.
∎ Ensure the implementation of Nari Maitree's PSEA and safeguarding policies.
∎ Promote a safe and respectful environment for project participants and staff.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly.
∎ Ensure all staff are trained on and adhere to safeguarding protocols.
∎ Job Context
∎ Nari Maitree (NM), a well-established women-led NGO with 42 years of experience in Bangladesh, is implementing the "Together We Lead" project in partnership with UN Women. This project supports positive gender norms among forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingya) and host communities in Cox's Bazar, focusing on leadership and agency for women and girls and engagement with men and boys. We invite qualified and committed candidates to join our Cox’s Bazar team and contribute to this important initiative, drawing on Nari Maitree’s extensive experience in development and humanitarian programming.
∎ The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the "Together We Lead" project, ensuring effective alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
∎ Reports to: Executive Director
∎ Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhiya), with occasional travel to Teknaf and host communities as required.
∎ Job Description / Key Responsibilities
∎ Strategic Leadership and Project Oversight:
∎ Provide overall direction for the "Together We Lead" project, ensuring alignment with project's objectives and Nari Maitree's mission.
∎ Develop and manage detailed work plans and resources with the project team, ensuring timely and quality implementation.
∎ Ensure integration of a gender-transformative approach across all project components.
∎ Monitor progress, track indicators and targets, and resolve challenges as needed.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:
∎ Serve as primary point of contact for project-related matters with donors and partners.
∎ Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with ISCG sectors, camp management, community leaders, government agencies, and relevant humanitarian actors.
∎ Represent Nari Maitree in coordination meetings, working groups, and forums at the camp, Upazila, and district levels.
∎ Facilitate communication, information sharing, and advocacy for gender equality and women’s empowerment across all stakeholder forums and external engagements.
∎ Team Management and Capacity Building:
∎ Supervise the project team, including the Gender Officer, EMAP Supervisors, Capacity Development Officer, Finance and Admin Officer, and Project Officer.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings to ensure coordination and problem-solving.
∎ Identify capacity-building needs and facilitate relevant training and development opportunities for project staff.
∎ Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
∎ Foster a positive work culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing and ethical conduct.
∎ Financial Management and Compliance:
∎ Oversee project budget and expenditure, ensuring efficient management of financial resources and compliance to organizational and donor guidelines.
∎ Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; review and approve financial documentation in line with organizational procedures.
∎ Promote compliance with Nari Maitree's policies and reporting deadlines.
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
∎ Oversee the development and implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
∎ Ensure systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting project outcomes; prepare narrative and financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate regular project reviews and evaluations, and lead learning initiatives to document best practices and lessons learned.
∎ Risk Management and Problem Solving:
∎ Identify potential risks and maintain a risk register with realistic mitigation strategies.
∎ Address and resolve issues or conflicts that may arise during project implementation.
∎ Ensure safety and security of project staff and Gender Volunteers; lead crisis management responses when needed.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ Ensure the implementation of Nari Maitree's PSEA and safeguarding policies.
∎ Promote a safe and respectful environment for project participants and staff.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly.
∎ Ensure all staff are trained on and adhere to safeguarding protocols.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Other admissible benefits as per the organization's rules. (Inclusive of all applicable taxes as per the law of Bangladesh)
∎ Assignment Duration: Tentative 20 months
∎ Other admissible benefits as per the organization's rules. (Inclusive of all applicable taxes as per the law of Bangladesh)
∎ Assignment Duration: Tentative 20 months

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

• Any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.

• Nari Maitree is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Nari Maitree reserves the right to amend or withdraw this recruitment process at any stage.

• Nari Maitree is committed to the highest safeguarding standards; All recruits will undergo specific checks in accordance with the Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Anti-Fraud Policies of the organization.

• Nari Maitree has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.

• Applications will not be accepted from anyone with a record of conviction related to abuse or exploitation.

Company Information:
∎ Nari Maitree
∎ 133/A & B West Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.narimaitree.com
∎ Nari Maitree (NM)-meaning women`s solidarity is a women lead. totally a non-partisan and non-profit voluntary national development organization, founded in 1983 by a group of female social activists with a mission to empower the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, children, adolescents, and youth of rural and urban areas of the country. Nari Maitree has emerged as one of the leading national NGOs implementing its projects and programs both at urban and rural areas of the country.

Address::
∎ 133/A & B West Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.narimaitree.com
∎ Nari Maitree (NM)-meaning women`s solidarity is a women lead. totally a non-partisan and non-profit voluntary national development organization, founded in 1983 by a group of female social activists with a mission to empower the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, children, adolescents, and youth of rural and urban areas of the country. Nari Maitree has emerged as one of the leading national NGOs implementing its projects and programs both at urban and rural areas of the country.

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development