Project Coordinator-Humanitarian & Resilience

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator-Humanitarian & Resilience

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Barishal (Barishal Sadar)

Salary: Tk. 86572 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Person Specification:

Essential:

Academic Qualification

• Master’s in development studies or public health or social science or environmental science or civil engineering or Disaster Management or Public Administration or Economics or English or any related field (highly desirable).

Experience

• Minimum 8 years Working Experience in:

• Community/slum-based WASH, livelihood, education-based project intervention, Emergency Humanitarian Response and experience in working in Disaster Risk Reduction related project.

• Practical skills in project implementation and project management, including social/community mobilization, report writing, financial management, and activity management.

• Experience in adolescent and girls’ secondary education, particularly in supporting their retention and completion of the full secondary school cycle, protection risk identification & referral pathways.

• Donor reporting experiences, budget tracking & burn rate monitoring and experience in indicator-based monitoring

• Food Security and Livelihood, Shelter and Emergency Humanitarian Response and DRR related project will be considered as an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong skills in project implementation, social/community mobilization, facilitation skill, coordination with vendor, local govt. & relevant stakeholders, networking and communication.

• Strong abilities in activity management and financial management.

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Excellent in conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.

• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate effectively within teams.

• Commitment to IR Values: Sincerity, Excellence, Social Justice, Custodianship, and Compassion.

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism.

• Committed to self-development, continuous learning and quality improvement; displays self-confidence and self-motivation.

• Excellent interpersonal and behavioral skills.

• Knowledge of personal health, safety, and security.

• Willingness to adapt to IR’s norms and values.

• Knowledge on project management, Reporting & Documentation

• Commitment to the organization’s vision and mission.

• Skills in planning, analytical/strategic management, decision making.

• Excellent in leadership

• Good skills in: TW Construction, Report writing, Advocacy, Child Rights & Protection, livelihoods.

Technical & IT Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications.

• Basic knowledge of database management and statistical software.

• Ability to handle basic hardware/software troubleshooting.

Language Requirements

• Strong proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both English and Bengali.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently and work in Bangladesh’s most remote areas.

Project Planning, Managing and Implementation-40%

• Provide overall leadership for the project by managing the planning, budgeting, implementation, representation, coordination, monitoring, and development of high-quality reports.

• Develop detailed implementation plans (DIP) in alignment with the Project Proposal (PP) and approved budget to ensure timely and effective completion of all project activities.

• Oversee all field operations and ensure that project interventions are implemented efficiently and in accordance with organizational standards and donor requirements.

  Education Related Activities:

• Ensure transparent and appropriate selection of schools, students, and families to participate in the project.

• Oversee the selection of eligible Rights Holders (RH) for cash grants to establish Income-Generating Activities (IGAs).

• Ensure the effective establishment of IGAs at the household level to improve family livelihoods.

• Conduct household visits to assess the well-being of selected students and support families in improving their lives and livelihoods.

• Take initiative to provide need-based tutorial support to slow learners and ensure the identification of children with disabilities (PWDs), facilitating access to appropriate assistive devices.

• Ensure installation and maintenance of hygiene facilities including MHM, health corner in targeted schools.

• Take initiatives to strengthen and revitalize School Management Committees (SMCs) to enhance their participation in school improvement activities.

• Conduct training sessions for different project participants and stakeholders as required by the project.

• Ensure meaningful participation of community members and parents/guardians in school-level activities.

  WASH Related Activities:

• Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of all WASH interventions in schools, slums, and surrounding rural areas in line with project objectives and IRB standards.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Reporting-30%

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the project’s M&E framework, including indicators, data collection tools, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.

• Ensure alignment of M&E systems with organizational standards, donor requirements, and national guidelines.

• Develop the project’s M&E plan, including monitoring schedules, baseline assessments, and endline surveys, and evaluation timelines.

• Provide technical leadership in conducting baseline and endline studies and ensure the quality and accuracy of all research and evaluation activities.

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, and recommend corrective measures.

• Ensure that project progress is measured against approved indicators and results frameworks, and that data is collected systematically.

• Prepare monitoring checklists, tools, and guidelines for systematic oversight of interventions at school, household, and community levels.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Advocacy, Coordination, networking and communication-15%

• Advocate for project interventions at various levels, including Union, Upazila, and District.

• Lead needs assessments, technical feasibility studies, and site selection for WASH infrastructure in coordination with engineers, DPHE, school authorities, and community representatives.

• Coordinate installation and functionality of solar-powered water systems, pipe networks, water storage tanks, and climate-resilient tube wells, ensuring safety and sustainability.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Staff Management & Capacity Building-5%

• Provide leadership and supervision to project staff, overseeing their regular activities at the school, family, and community levels to ensure effective implementation of project interventions.

• Take proactive initiatives to enhance staff knowledge and skills in education, livelihoods, child rights and protection, safeguarding, and other relevant thematic areas of the project.

• Lead the planning and organization of capacity-building events, including training sessions, workshops, and orientation programs for staff members.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Financial Management-5%

• Lead the overall financial management of the project, ensuring that all expenditures align with the approved budget, donor requirements and organizational financial policies.

• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly budget forecasts in collaboration with the finance team to support effective planning and timely implementation of project activities.

• Monitor and track expenditures regularly to ensure budget utilization is accurate, justified, and within approved limits.

• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Others-5%

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with programme needs and organizational policies.

• This is a concise overview of the job responsibilities. For full details, please download & read details of the job description from our official website.

Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity) and Gratuity, etc.