Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 38000 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-09-03

Application Deadline: 2026-09-13

Education:

Requirements: --

Skills Required:

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Responsibilities & Context:

Youth For Change Bangladesh is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Project Coordinator

Youth for Change Bangladesh Foundation (YFC-BD) is a youth-led Non-Government Organization, working in partnership with organizations and governments to create positive change in society. Youth For Change launched in 2015 as a project of Plan International and became an independent entity in 2018. Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation has been registered as a youth organization under the Dept. of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of the Govt. of Bangladesh and officially registered under NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB Registration no:3444).

About Nari Agragoti:

About Nari Agragoti: The Nari Agragoti programme, funded by the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and technical support by UN Women Bangladesh, will run from August 2026 to June 2028 in five climate-vulnerable and conflict-prone districts of Bangladesh. Women in these areas absorb much of the damage when floods, cyclones or river erosion hit, and they are usually first to organise a response, yet they are rarely in the room when decisions about that response are taken. The programme brings women together in community Peace Circles and trains them to mediate the disputes that follow a disaster over land, water and shared resources, then works to give those circles a recognised place in Union Disaster Management Committees and Upazila disaster risk reduction platforms. It also builds public support for women's peace leadership through male allies, faith leaders and community media, and carries the evidence from the districts to national government.

Project information:

Technical Supported by: UN Women Bangladesh

Implementing Partner: Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation

Co-Implementing Partner: YouthNet Global

Funded by: Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)

Project Area: Kurigram, Feni, Satkhira, Bandarban and Sunamganj

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Vacancy: 1 Position

Job Location: Dhaka, with regular travel to the five project districts

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years

Age Limit: 25-40 Years

Working hours: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)

Reports to: Executive Director, YFC-BD

Duration of the contract: 24 Months

Application Deadline: 13.09.26

Salary: 38,000/- (advance income tax will be deducted as per policy)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

·     Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of the project across all five districts, and hold the team to agreed milestones and quality standards.

·     Lead and facilitate the project inception meeting, quarterly review meetings, and the closeout process to ensure smooth implementation and accountability.

·     Oversee the establishment of community Peace Circles and their formal linkage with Union Disaster Management Committees and Upazila disaster risk reduction platforms.

·     Negotiate and secure Memoranda of Understanding with local disaster management platforms, including the commitment to reserve seats for trained women peacebuilders.

·     Manage the sub-grant agreement with the co-implementing partner, covering due diligence, workplan agreement, quarterly performance review, and verification of reported results.

·     Oversee the design and rollout of the residential training cohorts, the Peacebuilder Starter Kits, and the Digital Peace Learning Hub.

·     Coordinate and organize multi-level dialogue forums and consultation meetings with government duty-bearers, policymakers, and community actors to strengthen accountability and influence positive policy and system-level change.

·     Supervise the M&E Officer, Finance & Admin Officer, Communications & Advocacy Officer, and five District Field Facilitators; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and manage workload across five districts to reduce the risk of staff burnout.

·     Prepare narrative progress reports for the donor on schedule, reporting against every activity, target, and disaggregation in the approved results framework.

·     Monitor the project budget together with the Finance & Admin Officer, and escalate any material variance in scope, budget, or timeline with a proposed remedy.

·     Act as Project Safeguarding Focal Point, maintain referral pathways and the community feedback mechanism, and ensure every safeguarding concern is recorded and escalated within 24 hours.

·     Lead the development of the Sustainability Roadmap and the policy recommendation package for submission to MoWCA, MoDMR, and MoPA.

·     Coordinate and lead YFC-BD's Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) process in collaboration with the Executive Director, identifying institutional capacity gaps and developing actionable improvement plans that strengthen the organization's governance, systems, and overall capabilities.

·     Drive organizational development initiatives, including the formulation, review, and updating of institutional policies, standard operating procedures, human resource practices, and management systems that support YFC-BD's sustainable growth as a youth-led organization.

·     Mentor and support team members on organizational standards, professional development, and institutional culture, fostering an environment where every member understands their role in building and strengthening YFC-BD as an organization.

General Duties

·     Ensure effective planning, coordination, and implementation of all assigned project activities in alignment with organizational standards, donor requirements, and agreed timelines.

·     Maintain regular communication and coordination with the co-implementing partner, local government bodies, women-led CSOs, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth project operations.

·     Provide technical and operational support to project staff, volunteers, and community groups to maintain quality, inclusiveness, and accountability in programme delivery.

·     Promote meaningful participation of women and young women, especially those from ethnic minority, displaced, and other marginalised backgrounds, across all components of the project and ensure a safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive environment.

·     Uphold safeguarding principles and ensure that all project interventions prioritize the safety, protection, and wellbeing of participants and beneficiaries, with particular attention to women who take on public mediation roles.

·     Apply Do No Harm and conflict-sensitive practice at all times, and pause or adjust any activity that risks inflaming a local dispute or exposing a participant to retaliation.

·     Represent YFC-BD in coordination meetings, workshops, and external forums to promote collaboration and strengthen institutional visibility.

·     Support the development of project reports, communication materials, and other documentation required for accountability and knowledge sharing.

·     Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor or management to ensure successful project performance.

·     Actively contribute to YFC-BD's organizational development as a youth-led organization by participating in strategic planning, institutional strengthening, governance improvement, and internal capacity-building initiatives.

·     Take ownership of assigned areas within the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) framework and contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational systems, governance structures, and operational standards.

·     Represent and promote YFC-BD's identity, mission, and values in all professional interactions, networks, and platforms, contributing to building the organization's reputation and positioning as a credible youth-led development actor in Bangladesh.

Educational Qualification

·     Master’s degree in development studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Peace and Conflict Studies, or any relevant discipline from a recognized university.

·     Additional training or certification in project management, women peace and security, safeguarding, or organizational capacity development will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements

·     Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in the development or humanitarian sector, including experience managing a donor-funded project.

·     Proven experience in programming on women's rights, gender equality, women peace and security, GBV prevention, or women's political participation.

·     Experience managing sub-grants or implementing partners, including financial and programmatic verification.

·     Experience supervising field teams across multiple districts.

·     Working experience with Union Parishads, Upazila administrations, or district-level government structures in Bangladesh.

Required Skills-

• Strong project management, coordination, and planning skills.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with communities, government officials, and partners.

• Knowledge of women peace and security, gender equality, disaster risk reduction, and climate justice.

• Experience in capacity-building for women-led or youth-led civil society organizations.

• Budget monitoring and donor compliance skills.

• Strong report writing and documentation skills in both Bangla and English.

• Commitment to safeguarding, PSEA, and promoting safe and inclusive programme environments.

• Proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration platforms.

Aptitude Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate project activities effectively.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• High level of initiative, proactiveness, and decision-making skills.

• Sound judgement in fast-moving disaster and political contexts, with the confidence to own the consequences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to engage with diverse stakeholders.

• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Apply Instruction:

Women are encouraged to apply for this position. Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, CV, a recent photograph, and two references, via email to jobs@youthforchangeglobal.org by 13 September 2026, mentioning “Application for Project Coordinator - Nari Agragoti” in the subject line.

No hard copy submission will be accepted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam and interview. Youth For Change Bangladesh is an equal opportunity organization.