Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: National Development Programme - NDP

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Naogaon (Naogaon Sadar)

Salary: Tk. 57750 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Master's degree in Geology; Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil/Agricultural Engineering or Bachelor's degree in any field with 5 years of experience, including at least 3 years working on a GCF-funded project.

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

• Age At most 45 years

Experience Requirement: At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in water resources in drought-prone areas.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Having 3rd Division/class or equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
• Proven experience in team leadership, communication, and stake holder engagement.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Experience working with government agencies and local communities in Bangladesh will be an asset.
• Knowledge of drought, climate change adaptation, water management, and agriculture in the context of Bangladesh, particularly Barind region.
• Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
• Must have a professional membership with the Institution of Engineers,Bangiadesh-lIEB (where applicable).
• Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Can be relaxed for the candidates with 3 years’ experience in GCF Funded project.

Job context: National Development Programme (NDP) is going to implement GCF & PKSF Funded ECCCP-Drought project at Sadar Upazila of Naogaon District. For implementing the project, NDP is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of “Project Coordinator (PC)” in its Project Management Unit (PMU) of the ECCCP-Drought project. PC is primarily responsible for the achievement of the main objective of the project is to increase the resilience of climate vulnerable- communities in drought-prone areas of Bangladesh. This objective is expected to be achieved by implementing activities covering three main components: i) improved institutional and technical capacities to address climate change-induced drought, ii) increased availability of surface and ground water for irrigation and drinking, and iii) drought-resilient livelihoods created through sustainable agricultural production.

Name of Project: Extended Community Climate Change Project-Drought (ECCCP-Drought.

Name of Post: Project Coordinator

Job Location: Sadar Upazila of Naogaon District

Job responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management for the ECCCP-Drought project implementation.

• Develop and implement the project work plan, ensuring efficient and timely execution of activities.

• Oversee the performance of the IE-PMU team, including Monitoring & Supervision Officer, Technical Officer (Engineer), Accounts cum MIS Officer, and Field Facilitators.

• Monitor and track project progress against objectives and indicators, identifying and addressing any challenges or deviations.

• Ensure efficient coordination with PKSF & IE Management, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Liaise with relevant government agencies and local communities to facilitate project implementation.

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, financial reports, and other required documents.

• Represent the project at meetings, workshops, and other events.

• Manage project budget and ensure sound financial management practices.

• Identify and implement strategies to ensure project sustainability beyond the project period.

• Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.

Salary Range: Monthly gross salary will be BDT 57,750/- (including all taxes). Two Eid bonuses (50% of gross salary) and one Nobo Borsho bonus (10% of gross salary) are provided annually. Mobile phone bill allowance of BDT 800 per month is provided. Travel allowance of BDT 5,000 per month is provided.