Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Khulna, Satkhira

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Masters

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a relevant field

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

Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in development project management..

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in climate change, land rights, livelihood development, or natural resource management sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong project planning and budget management skills.
• Monitoring and reporting competency.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and digital reporting tools.
• Motorcycle driving with valid license.

About Uttaran

• 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 Project Entitle: Empowering Civil Society for Climate Justice and Environment Protection.

• Reports to: Director of Uttaran.

Job Context

The Project Coordinator will oversee the overall planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the project. S/he will provide leadership to achieve the project’s goals and results by ensuring climate-sensitive, gender-responsive, and socially inclusive approaches.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and update the Annual Operational Plan (AOP), log frame, and detailed budget.

• Conduct risk analysis, develop, and implement mitigation plans.

• Assess climate risks and adaptation needs.

• Develop and implement a results-based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.

• Ensure mainstreaming of Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI).

• Coordinate and supervise climate-resilient agriculture, livelihoods, and natural resource management activities.

• Plan and implement land rights protection and related awareness activities.

• Maintain effective coordination with local government, land offices, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Strengthen the capacity of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and local committees.

• Develop and implement advocacy plans.

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, civil society, and media.

• Prepare and submit quality narrative and financial reports to donors in a timely manner.

• Develop success stories and best practice documentation.

• Ensure digital reporting and information management systems.

• Oversee budget planning, expenditure tracking, and ensure financial discipline.

• Supervise procurement processes in compliance with policies.

• Lead training and capacity-building initiatives for the project team.

• Conduct performance appraisals.

• As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.