Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Aga Khan Foundation (Bangladesh)

Vacancy: Undefined

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in a relevant field such as communications, business, policy and planning, etc.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strategic Planning and Organizational Management
∎ Work with the National Committee, develop a three-year strategic plan for the organization on a rolling basis, and monitor and adjust as necessary.
∎ Work with the Finance Department to ensure that annual budgets and HR plans are in line with the strategic plan.
∎ Maintain security, HR and safeguarding policies and procedural documents as required. Review and recommend updates as necessary, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
∎ Act as the Security Focal Point for the organization.
∎ Manage direct reports and ensure management in line with the organizational policies and procedures.
∎ In collaboration with the National Committee, liaise with the AKDN Diplomatic Office for any issues related to the Protocol of Cooperation with the Government of Bangladesh.
∎ Where any issues arise (e.g., legal, regulatory, land, etc.), inform the appropriate contact at Head Office/National Committee and work with them to resolve the issues, based on sound knowledge of local context.
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∎ Support to and Liaison with Governing Body
∎ Provide secretariat support to the National Committee, including by organizing and conducting meetings, writing minutes, getting approvals, and following up on required actions.
∎ Provide required data and analysis to the National Committee for evidence-based decision-making.
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∎ Communications and Policy Dialogue
∎ Be the focal point for dialogue and communications with other AKDN agencies in Bangladesh and external stakeholders.
∎ Work with the National Committee to identify topics and develop objectives for communications/policy dialogue events for key stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, donors, academia, and the Ismaili community, among others.
∎ Identify and develop relationships with like-minded organizations to leverage their intellectual, human and financial resources.
∎ Plan and organize a variety of high-calibre events, reaching diverse target audiences.
∎ Follow through on agreed-upon recommendations and actions.
∎ Monitor progress of objectives over time.
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∎ International Scholarship Programme
∎ Working closely with the Office Assistant, oversee the full scholarship program process, including the provision of information to potential candidates; administering the pre-application and application process; working with the panel to interview shortlisted applicants; and recommending final candidates to the ISP office.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum seven years working in a civil society organization, private sector or government position, with three years in a management capacity
∎ Excellent ability to network and develop intellectual and working partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders at the mid and high level, including government, private sector, civil society, academia and donors
∎ Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing, planning and executing substantive knowledge management programs and events
∎ Experience in strategic and organizational planning, HR, financial management and organizational governance
∎ Excellent communications skills in Bangla and English, particularly in dealing with senior stakeholders
∎ Strategic thinker and planner
∎ Proactive and results-oriented to achieve goals within the specified timeline
∎ Flexible and positive outlook with a clear focus on high quality outputs and business improvement
∎ Ability to work effectively as part of a team, encouraging harmony, respect and cooperation
∎ Excellent communicator both written and oral, with the ability to concisely present complex ideas in a credible and engaging manner; good public speaking skills
∎ Strong interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills, with the ability to nurture effective working relationships
∎ Ability to identify and implement effective solutions to overcome obstacles
∎ Computer literate using Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet and email
∎ Maintain strong, productive and collaborative relationship with staff
∎ Uphold high performance standards and encourage a culture of continuous improvement
∎ Maintain a detailed knowledge of team's work to effectively oversee, direct, and organize the workload
∎ Motivate, mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach; assign responsibilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting

Application Deadline: April 26, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Aga Khan Foundation (Bangladesh)
∎ Business : Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, not-for-profit, international development agency that promotes sustainable and equitable social development in low-income countries in Asia and Africa. Aga Khan Foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), an international agency working in areas of economic, social and cultural development. The various AKDN agencies work to improve living conditions and opportunities in designated regions of the developing world, with mandates that range from health, education, architecture and culture, institutional strengthening, and rural development, to the promotion of private sector enterprises. For more information, visit www.akdn.org.

Category: NGO/Development