Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: The Fred Hollows Foundation-Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Sylhet

Salary: --

Experience:

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

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

• Age At least 30 years

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of eight years’ progressive work experience, ideally within the development sector with a local or international development organisation, including at least two years in a coordinator or management role.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage programs, deliver on project objectives, and produce high-quality reports for management and donors.

• Experience engaging with divisional and district-level government offices, local and international donor organisations, and other partners, with a solid understanding of Bangladesh’s government structure and local administration.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and maintain positive public relations with external partners.

• Wide-ranging knowledge of development trends and standards in Bangladesh, including SDG and health policy concepts.

• Computer literate, with experience in database management and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).

• Fluent in English and Bengali.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in coordination of public health projects, particularly eye health initiatives.

• Knowledge and experience of advocacy and networking at district and sub-district level administration.

• Proficiency in the local (Sylhet) language.

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, with potential for extension, based in Sylhet, Bangladesh

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Coordinator (PC) is accountable for the workplan design and delivery of the project “Bangladesh insight: System Leadership Approach to Eye Health” (Sylhet). The PC works to establish and coordinate key partnerships and advocacy to ensure effective program management and delivery takes place on time, within budget, and in line with the project goals, country strategy and FHF values. The role will be based in Sylhet with frequent travel throughout the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with partners and diverse stakeholders to manage high-quality programs, overseeing implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project in Sylhet division.

• Engaging multifaceted partners across the community, serving as the main point of contact, and coordinating initiatives.

• Professionally representing the organisation and advocating for its goals.

• Representing FHF in district, divisional and sub-district level meetings as required.

• Coordinating and managing the field mobilisers.

• Identifying, reporting, monitoring, and mitigating risks within projects and partnerships.

• Preparing high-quality reports for management and donors, including field visit reports, and quarterly and annual reporting.

• Supporting the development of communication materials.

• Ensuring that project activities are culturally appropriate, especially in the context of the district.

• Managing project budgets according to policies.

• Contributing to overall team objectives, to foster a culture of engagement and collaboration.

• Collaborating with other teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of processes.

• Staying informed about industry trends and issues and proactively acquiring information to meet project objectives.

• Undertaking additional tasks as requested to contribute to the success of the project and The Foundation.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here: https://www.hollows.org/careers/