Project Coordinator - Plastic Free Saint-Martin Project | NGO Background

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator - Plastic Free Saint-Martin Project | NGO Background

Company Name: The Earth

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Published: 2026-10-17

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16

Education:

Requirements:

• 3 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Skills Required: Community Engagement, Field Operation, Livelihoods, New enterprise development, Plastic Waste Management, Project Management/ Co-ordinator, Recycle System, Solid Waste Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability

Additional Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Social Science, or a relevant discipline.

• Relevant professional training in project management, waste management, or sustainable development will be an advantage.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, NGO/development projects, environmental management, or community-based programmes.

• Experience working in Cox’s Bazar, Teknaf, Saint Martin, or other coastal communities is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of plastic waste management, recycling value chains, circular economy, or livelihood development is desirable.

• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, community mobilization, and local government coordination skills.Good understanding of project budgeting, donor reporting, documentation, and MS Office applications.

• Strong communication skills in Bangla and English; proficiency in the Chittagonian dialect will be a significant advantage.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to live and work on Saint Martin’s Island and in Teknaf as required by the project.

• Must be comfortable with frequent field travel, island transportation, and challenging seasonal conditions.

• Ability to work independently, solve operational problems, and coordinate diverse stakeholders.

• Strong accountability, financial discipline, adaptability, and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities & Context:

The Earth Society is seeking a proactive, field-oriented Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Plastic Free Saint Martin project. The role focuses on plastic waste management, marine conservation, circular economy solutions, community engagement, and sustainable livelihoods. The Project Coordinator will ensure effective field operations, stakeholder coordination, timely project delivery, budget monitoring, and compliance with donor requirements.

This is an island-based position requiring regular physical presence on Saint Martin’s Island and in Teknaf.

• Project: Plastic Free Saint Martin

• Job Location: Saint Martin’s Island and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar

• Job Type: Full-time, Project-based

• Department: Programmes & Operations

• Office Hour: 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday to Thursday)

Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Field Operations

• Lead day-to-day project activities on Saint Martin’s Island and in Teknaf, ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.

• Develop and monitor work plans, implementation schedules, budgets, and project milestones.

• Manage seasonal challenges, transportation, logistics, and operational risks associated with island-based activities.

• Coordinate field teams, local partners, suppliers, and service providers to ensure smooth implementation.

• Identify operational challenges and provide practical, timely solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Local Government Coordination

• Maintain strong working relationships with Union Parishad representatives, local government authorities, community leaders, and business associations.

• Facilitate Memoranda of Agreement (MoA), stakeholder consultations, and multi-stakeholder forums.

• Engage hotels, tourism operators, boat operators, fishermen, and local businesses in responsible waste management practices.

• Promote community participation, particularly among women, fishermen, and local entrepreneurs.

• Support the adoption of responsible tourism practices and environmental Codes of Conduct.

Plastic Waste Management & Circular Economy

• Coordinate plastic waste collection, segregation, recycling, and recovery initiatives.

• Support local entrepreneurs in developing sustainable recycling businesses and income-generating activities.

• Facilitate partnerships with recycling companies, waste aggregators, and value chain actors.

• Monitor plastic collection volumes, recycling sales, transportation costs, and enterprise performance.

• Promote practical circular economy solutions that support marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Vendor Management & Technology Implementation

• Coordinate external vendors responsible for IoT systems, digital entry points, Shark Bins, and reverse vending machines.

• Monitor vendor deliverables, installation schedules, operational performance, and maintenance arrangements.

• Ensure local stakeholders receive appropriate training to operate and maintain installed systems.

• Resolve field-level implementation challenges through effective vendor and stakeholder coordination.

• Maintain documentation of vendor performance, equipment functionality, and technical issues.

Project Monitoring, Reporting & Financial Compliance

• Maintain accurate project records, activity reports, stakeholder documentation, and performance data.

• Prepare monthly progress updates, quarterly reviews, and inputs for mid-term and final project reports.

• Track project expenditure against approved budgets and monitor budget utilization.

• Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely submission of bills, vouchers, and supporting documents.

• Support MEAL activities and ensure compliance with UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme requirements, where applicable.

Job Other Benifits:

Other Benefits as per project policy.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Work Place: Work at office

Company Information:

Gender: Both Male and Female can apply

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