Project Coordinator-Space to Lead Project

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator-Space to Lead Project

Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 60 years

Job Location: Barguna, Bhola, Barishal (Barishal Sadar)

Salary: Tk. 65000 - 70000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• Master’s in Social Science, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Business Administration (MBA) or relevant field.

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

• Age 35 to 60 years

•  Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in project coordination within NGO/INGO settings.
• Proven experience in youth empowerment, civil society engagement, child protection, and SRHR.
• Strong leadership, coordination and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication in Bangla and English.
• Must be skilled in driving a motorbike and possess a valid/active driving licence.
• ** Additionally, provide continuous support during emergencies and follow any instructions given by the AVAS management team.

Development of society depends on bringing positive and sustainable changes in people’s lives through inclusive initiatives that actively involve communities in planning and implementation. Guided by this belief, Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) was established in 1998 in Barisal as a non-political, non-profit, community-based organization, registered with all relevant government departments. Since its inception, AVAS has evolved from focusing primarily on women’s and children’s rights and leadership to implementing diverse programs in safe water and sanitation, education, legal aid, reproductive and maternal health, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), youth health and rights, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and good governance. AVAS is widely recognized for its transparency, accountability and strong community engagement. Adopting an integrated development approach, the organization continues to focus on poverty elimination, health care, legal empowerment, literacy promotion, environmental preservation and youth leadership, ensuring holistic and sustainable community development in southern Bangladesh.

Now AVAS is launching a new initiative in partnership with Plan International Bangladesh. The project, titled “Space to Lead Project," will commence in November 2025 in Bhola Sadar, Charfession, Barguna Sadar and Patharghata Upazila.

Space to Lead Project is funded by Plan International Bangladesh aiming to strengthen a vibrant and pluralistic civil society where children and youth, particularly girls and young women aged 10–24 are empowered to exercise their rights and enjoy gender equality. The project focuses on building the capacity of youth-led and women-led organizations, promoting civic engagement and advancing child protection, sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR). Space to Lead! works to ensure that young people can meaningfully participate in decision-making processes, influence policies and live free from violence and discrimination in safe, inclusive environments.

 Job Title: Project Coordinator

 Job Summary

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Space to Lead project at field level. S/he will ensure that all planned activities under the thematic areas-Civil Society Strengthening, Protection from Violence (PfV) and SRHR are implemented effectively, on time and in compliance with donor and organizational standards.

 Key Responsibilities

 Project Management and Coordination

• Lead the planning, implementation and day-to-day management of all project activities under project outcomes.

• Supervise and guide Project Officers and field staffs to ensure quality delivery of peer sessions, courtyard meetings, sensitization workshops and coordination meetings.

• Facilitate Organizational Capacity Development (OCD) and Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) with partner CSOs.

• Support partners in implementing joint action plans on conflict sensitivity and inclusive participation.

• Ensure meaningful participation of youth-led and women-led CSOs in civic engagement and policy dialogues.

 Monitoring, Reporting and Learning

• Develop and maintain activity tracking tools and field monitoring plans.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports aligned with project indicators.

• Coordinate baseline, midline and endline assessments and document lessons learned.

• Maintain qualitative and quantitative data for donor and internal reporting, collaborate with the AVAS central monitoring hub as needed.

Networking and Advocacy

• Coordinate with Upazila/District administration, Child Welfare Boards, CMPCs and other stakeholders as per project need.

• Facilitate consultation meetings, advocacy dialogues and international day observations (IWD, IDG, 16 Days of Activism).

• Represent the project in inter-agency and government coordination meetings.

 Safeguarding, Gender and Inclusion

• Ensure adherence to AVAS’s Safeguarding, PSEA and others policies.

• Promote gender equality, inclusion and positive masculinity through all interventions.

 Finance and administration:

• Ensure adequate financial control, proper governing and monitoring to the expenditure of fund.

• Ensure timely procurement, store and supply of materials for effective implementation of all program activities that includes community service provision.

• Ensure preparing monthly, quarterly & yearly financial report.

  ** Relevant experience needed on asking position 5-7 Years

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly

Other benefits will be provided as per AVAS`s policies