Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Satkhira

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 7 years

• Master`s degree in Social Science, Sociology, Disaster Management, Environmental Science, or relevant subjects from a reputed university

• At least 7 years

• Women candidates are highly encouraged
• Minimum 7 years of experience in managerial positions including 5 years' experience as a project lead.
• Proven experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, financial management, staff management, and report writing.
• Strong management skills including the ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, build strong teams, develop work plans, and manage budgets and project expenditures
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
• Knowledge on climate change adaptation, community resilience building
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills
• Experience in working with government departments.
• Experience in delivering training for a variety of state and non-state actor audiences (local NGOs, government authorities, etc.)

Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term.

Job Location: Satkhira District

Job Context

• Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Project Coordinator for the Empowering Climate Migrants and At-Risk Communities: Enhancing Access to Public Resources, Services, and Policy Influence for Resilience Building" Project.

• Reports to: Head of Program

Key Responsibilities

• Field Supervision and Activity Management
• Oversee and manage field activities across multiple locations.
• Supervise field-level staff to ensure adherence to the project work plan.
• Provide necessary support to the project team for effective implementation of interventions.
• Planning and Execution
• Facilitate the development and execution of the project implementation plan in collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and organize exposure visits, workshops, and capacity-building events for national and local stakeholders.
• Advocacy, Coordination, and Collaboration
• Follow up on advocacy, coordination, networking, and collaboration with union, Upazila, and national-level line departments.
• Maintain effective liaison with government departments, private sector representatives, Municipality, Union Parishad members, extension officials, civil society, media and community leaders to secure support for project implementation.
• Gender and Social Inclusion
• Promote gender-responsive and inclusive behaviour in all actions and decisions.
• Ensure non-discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or other factors, and uphold sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.
• Capacity Building and Support
• Build staff capacity by facilitating training sessions and internalizing conceptual and methodological processes.
• Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and guidance to project members for successful implementation.
• Financial Planning and Budget Management
• Develop and monitor project budgets in collaboration with project teams and management.
• Track project expenditures and ensure spending aligns with the approved budget.
• Prepare budget forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Policy and Resilience Building
• Ensure improved risk knowledge and practices in target communities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Upazila-level plans, policies, and land-use regulations supporting climate resilience.
• Logistics and Compliance
• Ensure timely logistical support and adherence to the organization's financial and HR policies.
• Prepare and review budgets in alignment with the work plan and ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
• Develop and share monthly, quarterly, and annual operational plans and reports as per donor requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality, timely reports for submission to stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support various committees as needed.
• Engage in other project-related activities as required.
• Competencies
• Proven experience in project coordination and field activity management.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, and facilitating workshops and training sessions.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in budget preparation, monitoring, and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.

• Salary: 60,000 BDT to 65,000 BDT per month (Including Festival bonus, PF, Gratuity etc.). Actual Salary is depending as per currency rate gain/loss.

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran`s Policy and Project Design.