Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Satkhira, Bagerhat (Rampal)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Development Studies (MDS)
∎ At Least Master's Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Health, Gender Studies, MPH , Rural Development, Social Studies or relevant subject with strong background in Gender related issues from reputed Public/Private University

Experience Requirements:
∎ 8 to 10 year(s)

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.
∎ Project Name Youth Empowered Project, Bangladesh- Preventing child, early & forced marriages through Integrated SRHR Transformation
∎ Duty Area: Bagherhat and Satkhira district
∎ Base Location: Rampal, Bagerhat
∎ Duration of the Appointment: 8 months
∎ Expected Starting Date: November 1, 2023
∎ Salary Consolidated Tk= 82,450/-
∎ Position: 01
∎ Application Deadline : 17 October, 2023
∎ Priority: Women Candidates will be highly Prioritized
∎ Uttaran is committed to provide a safe environment free from discrimination and harassment where employees, partner organizations, participants and other stakeholders are treated with respect, dignity and have equal opportunities at all level.
∎ Uttaran does not tolerate any kind of against violence, abuse sexual harassment, child and adolescent abuse, bullying, intimidation, humiliation, neglect, exploitation and discrimination which jeopardise the safety of women, child and vulnerable people. Therefore, all selected candidates will therefore undergo vigorous background and reference checking using the lens of safeguarding policy of Uttaran. If required Uttaran will ask finalized candidates to provide police clearance certificates.
∎ Uttaran in Partnership with World Vision Canada and Bangladesh is implementing Youth Empowered Project Bangladesh Program - "Preventing Child, Early and forced marriage through Integrated SRHR Transformation". It is a 3-year project that will use a multi-pronged approach to empower girls and young women to exert greater control over Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) decision-making and the factors that drive CEFM with the support of their families and communities. The project will build the capacity of community and health ecosystems to provide gender-responsive and adolescent-friendly SRHR and CEFM information and services. Through evidence-informed and complementary pathways, the project seeks to contribute to the ultimate outcome of "Enhanced realization of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Girls and Young Women (10-24 years old) in Bagherhat and Sathkira districts of Bangladesh."
∎ Reporting to : Director
∎ Matrix Reporting to : Uttaran Management
∎ The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall implementation of the activities of Youth Empowered Project . S/he will act as the key person to guide the Uttaran- Youth Empowered Project team in order to achieve expected outcomes and outputs of the projects and will coordinate all sorts of logistic supports for the team members. More specifically, s/he will responsible for planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the Project including management of financial activities. S/he will provide regular accompaniment supports to the all project staff members in the implementation of different events and innovations in the field of organization & capacity building to all project stakeholders. S/he will also maintain contact with World Vision Bangladesh Office and Uttaran Office. The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall implementation of the activities of Youth Empowered Project programme. According to project proposal, budget guided by partnership agreement between Uttaran and World Vision Bangladesh. S/he will provide regular accompaniment supports to the all project staff members in the implementation of different events and innovations in the field of organization & capacity building

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
∎ Understand the mission, vision, principle, strategies and policies of Uttaran, World Vision and donor and implement the project accordingly
∎ Manage, coordinate and develop capacity of all project staff according to the policy of Uttaran and according to the partnership agreement with World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Understand the Youth Empowered project's objectives, principles and approaches in achieving the goal of the project
∎ Lead project planning, implementation and maintaining close collaboration with World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Provide accompaniment support to make the Youth Empowered Project team members more confident in order to facilitate different events at community level.
∎ Meet the requirements of documents, information, report for partner organization, donor, government office etc.
∎ Conduct need capacity need assessment of team members and take initiatives to improve the capacity of staff members
∎ Facilitate the team members to internalize different conceptual and methodological documents as well as process.
∎ Coaching, mentoring, guiding and accompanying to the respective Youth Empowered Project team members
∎ Develop and contribute for different training materials, hand-outs, modules, guidelines etc. according to requirement.
∎ Assist all staffs to develop effective and coordinated work plan and maintain smooth coordination and team spirit within the pools as well as within the team Ensure regular sharing among the team members about achievements, experiences and' earning.
∎ Facilitate in creating of gender sensitive working environment within the team as well as organization.
∎ Arrange training, workshop, and study visits for the staff members
∎ Prepare effective monthly, quarterly and annual plan of operation
∎ Facilitate all staff in implementation of the approaches related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Girls and Young Women (10-24 years old)
∎ Support Technical officers to facilitate the communities in preparation and implementation of local development plan, business plan
∎ Support Staffs to take initiatives for capacity building related to organization development women groups
∎ Generate and submit monthly , quarterly and annual report on accomplishment, change and best practices
∎ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report to the respective authority.
∎ Leading the capitalization process of the different interventions of the projects
∎ Maintain appropriate branding/visibility protocol agreed in the partnership agreement
∎ Ensure accountability and governance in implementation of the project
∎ Facilitate union facilitator to internalize, ensure implementation of different monitoring tools and review the progress
∎ Develop and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with partners, local organizations and community groups, and health services facilities including other relevant service providers 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 meetings, 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 bills & vouchers and financial activity reports of Youth Empowered Project project - activities and recommend to management for approval
∎ Ensure materials and equipment needed for project implementation according to financial guideline.
∎ Ensure proper use and maintenance of all kinds of project materials and resources
∎ Support finance and admin staff members to maintain different registers like attendance register, movements register, log book, motor cycle checking register, fixed asset & stock register etc.
∎ Support-management in maintaining personnel file, leave file as per organization personnel and administrative rules.
∎ Conduct the performance appraisal process with the team members and support in building dynamic and enabling working environment within the team as well as within the organization
∎ Any other additional activities as per organizational (WVC/WVB/Uttaran) needs

Additional Requirements:
∎ 8-10 Years of Experience of working leading project for national/international organization Experience in SRHR and gender related project will be added value for the position
∎ Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports
∎ Skill on computer literacy
∎ Facilitating skill
∎ Leadership Skill
∎ Reporting and documentation skills
∎ Effective communication skills
∎ Strong leadership, analytical and interpersonal communication skills
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali
∎ Ability to work effectively with remote area
∎ Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment
∎ Willingness to travel extensively across the working area
∎ Willing to drive motorcycle with valid driving license

Salary: Tk. 82450 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Uttaran Policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 17 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 12 Oct 2023
∎ Uttaran
∎ Address : Uttaran Dhaka Office: Flat-B1, House-32, Road-10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1209
∎ Business : 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.

Category: NGO/Development

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