Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Bangladesh Nazarene Mission

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40020 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 2 to 3 years

Published: 1 Aug 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree/Master’s Degree in environmental science, sustainable development, project management, or a related field.
∎ Bachelor’s degree/Master’s Degree in environmental science, sustainable development, project management, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in climate resilience or sustainable livelihoods projects.
∎ Strong understanding of climate change adaptation and sustainability principles.
∎ Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
∎ Proficiency in project management tools and software.
∎ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in climate resilience or sustainable livelihoods projects.
∎ Strong understanding of climate change adaptation and sustainability principles.
∎ Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
∎ Proficiency in project management tools and software.
∎ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Responsible to : Program Manager and District BNM/NCM Coordinator
∎ Assigned Projects: Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood Project
∎ Job Location: Mongla Bagerhat
∎ Start Date: As soon as possible
∎ Assist in the development of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
∎ Ensure the effective implementation of the assigned project in line with the approved proposal and budget.
∎ Ensure that project activities are aligned with the objectives of climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
∎ Supervise subordinate field staff, ensuring they understand and perform their duties and responsibilities effectively.
∎ Guide SHGs for proper functioning, capacity building, and advocacy for government entitlements.
∎ Liaise with government departments to provide necessary technical support to SHG members in seeking alternative livelihoods.
∎ Facilitate the capacity building of SHGs and guide them in advocacy and lobbying for government entitlements.
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
∎ Consult with UP bodies to ensure the effective functioning of WDMC and UDMC in the project areas.
∎ Prepare monthly fund requisitions, progress reports, case stories, and other necessary documents as required by the project.
∎ Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge related to climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
∎ Maintain clear and effective communication with the project team, BNM management, partners, donor and stakeholders.
∎ Work closely with the Project Accountant to manage project finances, ensuring compliance with all financial policies and procedures
∎ Develop leadership skills among staff through ongoing training in development and program administration, visit each community in the assigned areas as needed.
∎ Work with HR to ensure all field staff have appropriate job descriptions, understand their roles, and follow up on their detailed work assignments.
∎ Assess field office staff performance and oversee annual performance reviews for all field staff in the respective project.
∎ Provide technical support for field staff to ensure effective project implementation and monitoring.
∎ Prepare appropriate checklists for all field staff to ensure consistent monitoring and reporting.
∎ Verify monitoring results by visiting communities, interviewing participants, and observing the application of project learnings in their daily lives.
∎ Collaborate with the Project Team to analyze and interpret collected data, suggesting necessary changes to project implementation or monitoring processes.
∎ Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or Program Management Team.
∎ Willingness to take on any other responsibilities as required by management from time to time.
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood (CRSL) Project in the Southern parts (Mongla-Bagerhat) of Bangladesh. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities based in Mongla, Bagherhat. This role involves working closely with community members, stakeholders, BNM management and donors to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes. The coordinator will also be responsible for regular reporting, comprehensive impact assessment, and ensuring the consistent monitoring and evaluation of project progress. The requirements and details for the positions are given below:
∎ Responsible to : Program Manager and District BNM/NCM Coordinator
∎ Assigned Projects: Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood Project
∎ Job Location: Mongla Bagerhat
∎ Start Date: As soon as possible
∎ Assist in the development of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
∎ Ensure the effective implementation of the assigned project in line with the approved proposal and budget.
∎ Ensure that project activities are aligned with the objectives of climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
∎ Supervise subordinate field staff, ensuring they understand and perform their duties and responsibilities effectively.
∎ Guide SHGs for proper functioning, capacity building, and advocacy for government entitlements.
∎ Liaise with government departments to provide necessary technical support to SHG members in seeking alternative livelihoods.
∎ Facilitate the capacity building of SHGs and guide them in advocacy and lobbying for government entitlements.
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
∎ Consult with UP bodies to ensure the effective functioning of WDMC and UDMC in the project areas.
∎ Prepare monthly fund requisitions, progress reports, case stories, and other necessary documents as required by the project.
∎ Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge related to climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
∎ Maintain clear and effective communication with the project team, BNM management, partners, donor and stakeholders.
∎ Work closely with the Project Accountant to manage project finances, ensuring compliance with all financial policies and procedures
∎ Develop leadership skills among staff through ongoing training in development and program administration, visit each community in the assigned areas as needed.
∎ Work with HR to ensure all field staff have appropriate job descriptions, understand their roles, and follow up on their detailed work assignments.
∎ Assess field office staff performance and oversee annual performance reviews for all field staff in the respective project.
∎ Provide technical support for field staff to ensure effective project implementation and monitoring.
∎ Prepare appropriate checklists for all field staff to ensure consistent monitoring and reporting.
∎ Verify monitoring results by visiting communities, interviewing participants, and observing the application of project learnings in their daily lives.
∎ Collaborate with the Project Team to analyze and interpret collected data, suggesting necessary changes to project implementation or monitoring processes.
∎ Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or Program Management Team.
∎ Willingness to take on any other responsibilities as required by management from time to time.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ benefits: Salary: BDT 40,020 per month and phone bill allowance. Upon completion of the probation period, will include gratuity and insurance benefits

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ If you feel that your qualification and experience meet the requirements and you share a commitment to Bangladesh Nazarene Mission`s core values and vision, please forward the completed Job Application to hrd@nazarene.org.bd OR send the printed copies to HRD, BNM, House # 16, Road # 14, Sector#12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230 by August 11, 2024 within 5:00 p.m. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or cancel or postpone the recruitment process without clarification. Women are being encouraged to apply.

Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission
∎ House-16, Road-14, Sector-12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) is a non-government, non-political and non-profit organization, which is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Since its inception, the organization is always responsive to the need of the disadvantaged and destitute people with special focus and attention to the children and women. BNM works for humanity and is respectful to all people irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Major programs undertaken for sustainable development by BNM are child and women rights and access to food and nutrition; education for children; food security (nutrition and food security; food for works); basic health and hygiene, agriculture and homestead gardening; disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; economic development through income generating activities; women empowerment and community capacity building through formation of Self-Help Groups (SHG). BNM is involved in the emergency relief and rehabilitation as necessary.

Address::
∎ House-16, Road-14, Sector-12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) is a non-government, non-political and non-profit organization, which is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Since its inception, the organization is always responsive to the need of the disadvantaged and destitute people with special focus and attention to the children and women. BNM works for humanity and is respectful to all people irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Major programs undertaken for sustainable development by BNM are child and women rights and access to food and nutrition; education for children; food security (nutrition and food security; food for works); basic health and hygiene, agriculture and homestead gardening; disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; economic development through income generating activities; women empowerment and community capacity building through formation of Self-Help Groups (SHG). BNM is involved in the emergency relief and rehabilitation as necessary.

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

Application Deadline: 11 Aug 2024

Category: NGO/Development