Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Satkhira

Salary: Tk. 60000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters

• Master's degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Social Science, Water and Sanitation, or relevant subjects from a reputed university.

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

• Age At most 45 years

• Both males and females are allowed to apply. Women are highly encouraged to apply

• Minimum 7 years of experience in managerial positions including 5 years' experience as a project lead in NGO sector.

• 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

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills

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: Program Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall project planning, budgeting, and implementation in alignment with organizational and donor standards.

• Ensure timely delivery of project outputs with a focus on quality, accountability, and community ownership.

• Promote and institutionalize community-led water governance systems through active engagement Community Based Organization (CBO), local authorities and other key stakeholders.

• Facilitate the formation and registration of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) responsible for long-term operation and maintenance of safe water facilities.

• Support the development of business models and sustainability plans for Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants to ensure cost recovery and uninterrupted water services.

• Strengthen accountability, transparency, and gender-inclusive participation in community water management and decision-making processes.

• Build the capacity of CBOs and community leaders on governance, financial management, and technical oversight of water infrastructure.

• Oversee the operational management of community and institutional RO water facilities, ensuring consistent water quality and safe access for users.

• Provide technical support to local technicians and CBOs for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of RO systems.

• Liaise with local authorities and service providers to ensure sustainable operation and linkages with public water supply and regulatory frameworks.

• Design and deliver training modules, IEC materials, and awareness campaigns on climate resilience, WASH, and sustainable water use.

• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with government departments, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare high-quality progress reports, field updates, and financial summaries as per donor and organizational requirements.

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and impact case studies for wider dissemination and advocacy.

• Employment Status: Contractual

• Salary – 60,000.00 BDT with all benefits.

• Compensation & Other Benefits - As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.