Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Satkhira

Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years

Published: 13 Jun 2024

Education:
∎ Master's degree in public health, Sociology, Disaster Management, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or relevant subjects from a reputed university
∎ Master's degree in public health, Sociology, Disaster Management, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or relevant subjects from a reputed university

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ 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, WASH, surface water management and Nature based solutions.
∎ 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 Contract
∎ 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, WASH, surface water management and Nature based solutions.
∎ 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 Contract

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote policy changes and influence decision-makers in government and civil society.
∎ Build and maintain relationships with relevant national and regional level government agencies, officials, and civil society organizations to advocate for our organization's mission and objectives
∎ Analyze and assess the potential impact of proposed policies and legislation on our organization and its stakeholders
∎ Maintain liaison with different stakeholders and CCA actors through regular coordination.
∎ Support the CLA collection process for NGOAB approval process.
∎ Maintain sustainable practices into project management and implementation to minimize environmental impact.
∎ Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities, outcomes, and engagements for reporting and evaluation purposes.
∎ Assist in maintaining internal and external communications, including with government ministries and agencies, academics, the media, national and international organizations, and different communities relating to advocacy.
∎ Provide technical, logistical, budgetary, and basic translation support to project implementation
∎ Participate in workshops and training to broaden knowledge and share it with colleagues and beneficiaries
∎ Assist with different studies, evaluations, surveys, and data collection for reporting and progress documentation
∎ Build relationships with key government agencies (DAE, DLS, Health) for technical capacity building for community service providers (CSP) for women
∎ Exchange, networking, documentation of best practices and advocacy at different levels to promote and expand the women-friendly Rural Advisory Services model
∎ Perform other additional activities as per organizational needs.
∎ Arrange regular team meetings on monthly basis to develop monthly implementation and expenditure plan.
∎ Arrange post-event analysis meetings to review and guide the team on areas of improvement.
∎ Assist project teams to develop efficient and coordinated work plan and maintain smooth coordination and team spirit within the pools as well as within the team.
∎ Facilitate in creating of gender sensitive working environment within the team as well as organization.
∎ Arrange training, workshop and study visit for the staff members.
∎ Prepare effective monthly, quarterly and annual plan of operation.
∎ Support Filed Facilitators to facilitate the communities in preparation and implementation of local development plan.
∎ Support Filed Facilitators in intervention related to reducing gender inequalities at community level and increase women economic empowerment as well as women entrepreneur.
∎ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report to the respective authority.
∎ Leading the capitalization process of the different intervention of the projects
∎ Facilitate Filed Facilitators to internalise, ensure implementation of different monitoring tools and review the progress.
∎ Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partners, local organizations and community groups, and other service facilities at district, upazila, union’s level.
∎ Sharing the project activities and strategies with upazila and district level administration, line agencies, private sectors and other stakeholders.
∎ Participate at different meeting, workshops, networks, forums, committees, coordinated platforms at upazila and district level.
∎ Prepare and review the budget according to activity plan and keep all the expenses within the approved budget limit.
∎ Check bill & vouchers and financial activity report of project activities and recommend to management for approval.
∎ Ensure materials and equipment needed for project implementation according to financial guideline.
∎ 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- Field Officer for the "The Satkhira Resilient Water Systems Pilot, Bangladesh” Project supported by Save the Children
∎ Job Title: Project Coordinator
∎ Reports to: Director
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote policy changes and influence decision-makers in government and civil society.
∎ Build and maintain relationships with relevant national and regional level government agencies, officials, and civil society organizations to advocate for our organization's mission and objectives
∎ Analyze and assess the potential impact of proposed policies and legislation on our organization and its stakeholders
∎ Maintain liaison with different stakeholders and CCA actors through regular coordination.
∎ Support the CLA collection process for NGOAB approval process.
∎ Maintain sustainable practices into project management and implementation to minimize environmental impact.
∎ Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities, outcomes, and engagements for reporting and evaluation purposes.
∎ Assist in maintaining internal and external communications, including with government ministries and agencies, academics, the media, national and international organizations, and different communities relating to advocacy.
∎ Provide technical, logistical, budgetary, and basic translation support to project implementation
∎ Participate in workshops and training to broaden knowledge and share it with colleagues and beneficiaries
∎ Assist with different studies, evaluations, surveys, and data collection for reporting and progress documentation
∎ Build relationships with key government agencies (DAE, DLS, Health) for technical capacity building for community service providers (CSP) for women
∎ Exchange, networking, documentation of best practices and advocacy at different levels to promote and expand the women-friendly Rural Advisory Services model
∎ Perform other additional activities as per organizational needs.
∎ Arrange regular team meetings on monthly basis to develop monthly implementation and expenditure plan.
∎ Arrange post-event analysis meetings to review and guide the team on areas of improvement.
∎ Assist project teams to develop efficient and coordinated work plan and maintain smooth coordination and team spirit within the pools as well as within the team.
∎ Facilitate in creating of gender sensitive working environment within the team as well as organization.
∎ Arrange training, workshop and study visit for the staff members.
∎ Prepare effective monthly, quarterly and annual plan of operation.
∎ Support Filed Facilitators to facilitate the communities in preparation and implementation of local development plan.
∎ Support Filed Facilitators in intervention related to reducing gender inequalities at community level and increase women economic empowerment as well as women entrepreneur.
∎ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report to the respective authority.
∎ Leading the capitalization process of the different intervention of the projects
∎ Facilitate Filed Facilitators to internalise, ensure implementation of different monitoring tools and review the progress.
∎ Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partners, local organizations and community groups, and other service facilities at district, upazila, union’s level.
∎ Sharing the project activities and strategies with upazila and district level administration, line agencies, private sectors and other stakeholders.
∎ Participate at different meeting, workshops, networks, forums, committees, coordinated platforms at upazila and district level.
∎ Prepare and review the budget according to activity plan and keep all the expenses within the approved budget limit.
∎ Check bill & vouchers and financial activity report of project activities and recommend to management for approval.
∎ Ensure materials and equipment needed for project implementation according to financial guideline.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary - 50,000.00 bdt and yearly bonus equivalent half of a monthly salary
∎ Compensation & other benefits
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.
∎ Salary - 50,000.00 bdt and yearly bonus equivalent half of a monthly salary
∎ Compensation & other benefits
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Satkhira

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Application Process:
∎ Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 20th June 2024. Application should be sent via bdjobs online application.
∎ Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!
∎ Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.
∎ Uttaran`s contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.

Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ Uttaran Dhaka Office: Flat-B1, House-32, Road-10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Address::
∎ Uttaran Dhaka Office: Flat-B1, House-32, Road-10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 20 Jun 2024

Category: NGO/Development