Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: BIMSTEC Secretariat

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

• Masters

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in Project Management, Public Health, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Health Policy, International Development, or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

• Age At most 40 years

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination or management.

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in computer skills (MS word, excel, power point, virtual communication (zoom, teams etc.) and others.

• Knowledge and experience in Project Management and any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Health Policy, International Development, or a closely related field.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in English and Bengali language.

• Ability to prepare project proposals.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

SECRETARIAT OF THE BAY OF BENGAL INITIATIVE FOR MULTI-SECTORAL TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION DHAKA, BANGLADESH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

Project Coordinator:

Expected date for entry on duty: 01 June 2026

Type of Appointment:

Contractual for 06 months (with possibility of extension).

The selected candidate will be on mandatory probation for a period of 03 months from the date of joining.

The selected candidate is expected to serve the Secretariat for a minimum period of 06 Months, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project.

Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Key Responsibility:

• Oversee the timely and quality implementation of project activities in line with the project plan.

• Develop the capacity of project staff to ensure effective implementation of project interventions.

• Guide and support project staff to implement project activities efficiently and effectively.

• Supervise project activities to ensure staff adherence to the project work plan and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to secure their engagement and support.

• Plan, implement, budget, and manage project activities, including financial management, staff management, report writing, and monitoring & evaluation.

• Maintain regular liaison with the resource partner to plan and implement activities and ensure timely donor reporting.

• Identify lessons learned and best practices and contribute to regular project reporting.

• Make proactive and participatory decisions and resolve problems effectively.

• Report to the Secretariat on project updates, challenges, and propose solutions to overcome bottlenecks.

• Perform other tasks assigned by management as needed.

• Remunerations: Consolidated amount of USD 2500 monthly basis will be paid.