Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 50 years

Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 59500 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 2 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Governance Studies or WASH engineering. Can be relaxed for more experienced candidates.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a managerial role, with at least 3 years focusing on climate change, emergency response, gender-based violence, governance, rights-based approaches, and program management
∎ Substantial experience in collaborating with marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities and their organizations
∎ Strong understanding in emergency response,
∎ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills are essential.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and multiple tasks simultaneously.
∎ Experience of procurement – acquiring products & services, contract management, procurement procedures.
∎ An understanding of the practical realities and cultural dimensions of working in the assigned location.
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.Ability to work as part of a team in a remote area and challenging environment.
∎ Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ Ability to manage Risk & opportunity– including identification, mitigation and managing project risks,
∎ Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, able to work well under pressure both proactively and re actively and priorities a challenging workload
∎ Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power point
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
∎ Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English and Bangla Language
∎ Commitment to diversity and inclusion
∎ Skilled in working online document management platforms and procedures
∎ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to produce outputs within tight deadlines in a very busy environment.*** Persons with disabilities are also encourage to apply
∎ A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a managerial role, with at least 3 years focusing on climate change, emergency response, gender-based violence, governance, rights-based approaches, and program management
∎ Substantial experience in collaborating with marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities and their organizations
∎ Strong understanding in emergency response,
∎ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills are essential.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and multiple tasks simultaneously.
∎ Experience of procurement – acquiring products & services, contract management, procurement procedures.
∎ An understanding of the practical realities and cultural dimensions of working in the assigned location.
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.Ability to work as part of a team in a remote area and challenging environment.
∎ Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ Ability to manage Risk & opportunity– including identification, mitigation and managing project risks,
∎ Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, able to work well under pressure both proactively and re actively and priorities a challenging workload
∎ Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power point
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
∎ Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English and Bangla Language
∎ Commitment to diversity and inclusion
∎ Skilled in working online document management platforms and procedures
∎ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to produce outputs within tight deadlines in a very busy environment.
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∎ *** Persons with disabilities are also encourage to apply

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop detailed project plans for the project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives
∎ Responsible for the overall planning of the project and conducting activities based on the plan
∎ Responsible for overseeing the develop and execution of project activities, and deliverables, leading project planning, mentoring, action plans, and monitoring processes
∎ Supervise project staff to implement project activities to achieve targets on time
∎ Develop qualitative and quantitative reports of the project in English and Bangla
∎ Manage project budgets, procurement, and resources efficiently, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and organizational policies
∎ Ability to address project challenges, initiate strategies to mitigate issues, and implement innovative solutions to enhance project management efficiency.
∎ Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and progress of education projects.
∎ Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including government representatives, civil societies, local government institutions (LGIs), youth groups, NGOs, CBOs, and OPD leaders at union and upazila levels
∎ Plan, initiate, and review external communications to promote project activities across various platforms
∎ Prepare timely and accurate project reports, capturing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
∎ Supporting and advising HQ level team members on their visits and project documentation
∎ Undertake any other tasks assigned by the line manager.*** Job Context:
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
∎ CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
∎ The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
∎ CDD is accepting application for the position of Project Coordinator under a project titled, ‘Emergency Response for Vulnerable People in Cyclone Remal-Affected Bagerhat and Satkhira Districts, Bangladesh.’ to be implemented with the support of Malteser International. The project is aimed to restore and enhance the livelihoods and socio-economic conditions of vulnerable, marginalized, and coastal communities, including persons with disabilities, affected by Cyclone Remal. The duration of the project is till 31st December 2024.
∎ ***  Job Description:
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∎ Develop detailed project plans for the project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives
∎ Responsible for the overall planning of the project and conducting activities based on the plan
∎ Responsible for overseeing the develop and execution of project activities, and deliverables, leading project planning, mentoring, action plans, and monitoring processes
∎ Supervise project staff to implement project activities to achieve targets on time
∎ Develop qualitative and quantitative reports of the project in English and Bangla
∎ Manage project budgets, procurement, and resources efficiently, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and organizational policies
∎ Ability to address project challenges, initiate strategies to mitigate issues, and implement innovative solutions to enhance project management efficiency.
∎ Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and progress of education projects.
∎ Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including government representatives, civil societies, local government institutions (LGIs), youth groups, NGOs, CBOs, and OPD leaders at union and upazila levels
∎ Plan, initiate, and review external communications to promote project activities across various platforms
∎ Prepare timely and accurate project reports, capturing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
∎ Supporting and advising HQ level team members on their visits and project documentation
∎ Undertake any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
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∎ *** Job Context:
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∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
∎ CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
∎ The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
∎ CDD is accepting application for the position of Project Coordinator under a project titled, ‘Emergency Response for Vulnerable People in Cyclone Remal-Affected Bagerhat and Satkhira Districts, Bangladesh.’ to be implemented with the support of Malteser International. The project is aimed to restore and enhance the livelihoods and socio-economic conditions of vulnerable, marginalized, and coastal communities, including persons with disabilities, affected by Cyclone Remal. The duration of the project is till 31st December 2024.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola)

Read Before Apply:

• CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women, older persons, all sex, indigenous community and persons with disabilities. CDD complies with its child and vulnerable adult safeguarding policy and code of conduct. All staff of CDD must sign and adhere to this code of conduct

• Women, Persons with Disabilities and candidates from indigenous communities meeting the requirements are especially encouraged to apply.

• CDD reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.

• You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation. 

• CDD is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of personal persuasion, e-mail or phone call will result in disqualification of candidature.

• Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process.

Company Information:
∎ Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Address::
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Application Deadline: 8 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development