STEM Coordinator

Job Description

Title: STEM Coordinator

Company Name: Village Education Resource Center (VERC)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Gazipur, Dhaka (Savar)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years

Published: 25 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in EEE/CSE/CoE from a reputed university
∎ Master's degree in relevant subjects preferred
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in EEE/CSE/CoE from a reputed university
∎ Master's degree in relevant subjects preferred

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 02 years of experience working with ICT-based projects and STEM capacity building for children and women
∎ Experience working with NGOs/INGOs
∎ Prior experience working with women and children
∎ Experience in managing funds and expenditure budgets
∎ Project management/program coordination experience
∎ Additional Requirements
∎ In-depth understanding of development programs and issues related to children
∎ Problem-solving abilities with strong analytical skills
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
∎ Advanced computer literacy (MS Office suite), Internet, and trubbleshooting
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
∎ Strong organizational and time management skills
∎ Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and in teams
∎ Strategic thinking and planning capabilities
∎ Innovative approach to challenges
∎ Finally, selected candidate will be required to respect, follow and uphold the organization's Child Protection Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, Gender Policy and the organization's Code of Conduct and others policies in their personal and professional lives.
∎ VERC authority reserves the right to accept/reject any applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for the examination.
∎ Minimum 02 years of experience working with ICT-based projects and STEM capacity building for children and women
∎ Experience working with NGOs/INGOs
∎ Prior experience working with women and children
∎ Experience in managing funds and expenditure budgets
∎ Project management/program coordination experience
∎ Additional Requirements
∎ In-depth understanding of development programs and issues related to children
∎ Problem-solving abilities with strong analytical skills
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
∎ Advanced computer literacy (MS Office suite), Internet, and trubbleshooting
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
∎ Strong organizational and time management skills
∎ Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and in teams
∎ Strategic thinking and planning capabilities
∎ Innovative approach to challenges
∎ Finally, selected candidate will be required to respect, follow and uphold the organization's Child Protection Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, Gender Policy and the organization's Code of Conduct and others policies in their personal and professional lives.
∎ VERC authority reserves the right to accept/reject any applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for the examination.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Program Planning and Implementation
∎ Develop comprehensive annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans for STEM initiatives
∎ Design project strategies, schedules, and timelines that fulfill STEM objectives
∎ Mintain regular coordination and collaboration with The Tech Lab and VERC administration.
∎ Ensure quality implement of STEM session at Schools according action plan.
∎ The position holder will be committed to the protection of children from all forms of abuse and exploitation following the safeguarding policy and procedures.
∎ She/He is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the organizational PSEA and Child Protection policy.
∎ Maintain regular coordination with STEM volunteers and schoolteachers.
∎ Capacity development of Schoolteachers and vounteers on STEM session facilitation.
∎ Manage day-to-day operations of STEM initiatives following established policies and procedures
∎ Conduct monthly meetings with partner NGOs and ensure timely field reporting
∎ Partnership and Stakeholder Management
∎ Maintain close communication with stakeholders, industry experts, and partners
∎ Liaise with school teachers, education offices, and UNO offices for smooth implementation
∎ Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to ensure safeguarding policies are understood and followed
∎ Work closely with technical and administrative supervisors to implement initiatives according to plan
∎ Content Development and Communication
∎ Ensure all resource materials and training modules are expertly designed and developed
∎ Update content on social media, web pages, and other platforms to increase stakeholder reach
∎ Prepare content for press releases and media coverage
∎ Develop and share project success stories across all appropriate channels
∎ Create activity reports and event briefs that effectively communicate project progress
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
∎ Collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data on a daily basis
∎ Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
∎ Prepare comprehensive monthly progress reports and annual reports
∎ Document field learnings and case studies to share with partners
∎ Perform risk management analysis and provide solutions where applicable
∎ Financial Management
∎ Prepare event budgets and comply with organizational organizational policy and procedures
∎ Develop procurement plan and ensure all procument timely following the policy.
∎ Track budget vs expenditure to deliver greater efficiency
∎ Ensure all financial dealings according VERC organizational policies.
∎ Others: Be able and willing to respond to natural disasters or emergency situations, when needed and any other task assigned by Supervisor and /or Senior Management.
∎ The Village Education Resource Center (VERC) is a national level voluntary organization. The organization is registered under the Bureau of NGO Affairs and the Ministry of Social Welfare, whose certificate numbers are 133 and Dha - 02272 respectively and it is also registered with the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) with certificate number 01275-00523-00017. In partnership with Save the Children, VERC is going to implement Oporajita Phase 2 project in Savar and Gazipur area.
∎ Recruitment against the following project position will be made on urgent basis for implementation of the project interventions:
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∎ Duration: June 2025 to November 2027
∎ Core Responsibilities:
∎ Program Planning and Implementation
∎ Develop comprehensive annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans for STEM initiatives
∎ Design project strategies, schedules, and timelines that fulfill STEM objectives
∎ Mintain regular coordination and collaboration with The Tech Lab and VERC administration.
∎ Ensure quality implement of STEM session at Schools according action plan.
∎ The position holder will be committed to the protection of children from all forms of abuse and exploitation following the safeguarding policy and procedures.
∎ She/He is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the organizational PSEA and Child Protection policy.
∎ Maintain regular coordination with STEM volunteers and schoolteachers.
∎ Capacity development of Schoolteachers and vounteers on STEM session facilitation.
∎ Manage day-to-day operations of STEM initiatives following established policies and procedures
∎ Conduct monthly meetings with partner NGOs and ensure timely field reporting
∎ Partnership and Stakeholder Management
∎ Maintain close communication with stakeholders, industry experts, and partners
∎ Liaise with school teachers, education offices, and UNO offices for smooth implementation
∎ Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to ensure safeguarding policies are understood and followed
∎ Work closely with technical and administrative supervisors to implement initiatives according to plan
∎ Content Development and Communication
∎ Ensure all resource materials and training modules are expertly designed and developed
∎ Update content on social media, web pages, and other platforms to increase stakeholder reach
∎ Prepare content for press releases and media coverage
∎ Develop and share project success stories across all appropriate channels
∎ Create activity reports and event briefs that effectively communicate project progress
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
∎ Collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data on a daily basis
∎ Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
∎ Prepare comprehensive monthly progress reports and annual reports
∎ Document field learnings and case studies to share with partners
∎ Perform risk management analysis and provide solutions where applicable
∎ Financial Management
∎ Prepare event budgets and comply with organizational organizational policy and procedures
∎ Develop procurement plan and ensure all procument timely following the policy.
∎ Track budget vs expenditure to deliver greater efficiency
∎ Ensure all financial dealings according VERC organizational policies.
∎ Others: Be able and willing to respond to natural disasters or emergency situations, when needed and any other task assigned by Supervisor and /or Senior Management.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Taka 35000-36382 (Monthly) and others facilities will be applicable also based on available the project budget.
∎ Salary and other benefits:
∎ Taka 35000-36382 (Monthly) and others facilities will be applicable also based on available the project budget.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Gazipur, Dhaka (Savar)

Read Before Apply:

Mail:[email protected]

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Safeguarding Statement: VERC reserves the Safeguarding Policy of high importance and commits to rigorous procedures to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. All candidates will be, therefore, subject to strict background checks.
∎ Interested candidates are requested to apply with a complete resume highlighting details of experience and achievements, 2 (two) copies of passport size photograph (attested) and copies of other relevant papers addressing the Executive Director, Village Education Resource Center, B-30, Ekhlas Uddin Khan Road, Anandapur, Savar, Dhaka-1340.

Company Information:
∎ Village Education Resource Center (VERC)
∎ B-30, Ekhlas Uddin Khan Road, Anandapur, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ Village Education Resource Center (VERC) is a non-governmental organization which started its journey in 1977 as a collaborative project of Save the Children, USA and UNICEF. It became a legal entity under Society?s Registration Act, in 1981, with the Department of Social Services in 1989 and with the NGO Affairs Bureau, Bangladesh. VERC is working with the poor and marginalize community for their empowerment through improving their situation by attaining self-reliance. It always tries to address the emerging needs of the working communities and collaborates with various local, national and international NGOs and government departments in realizing their common goal of social development. Since inception, VERC is working on different development aspects spreading all over the country. VERC implement its activities systematically in a planned way by consulting the community people and other development partners.

Address::
∎ B-30, Ekhlas Uddin Khan Road, Anandapur, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ Village Education Resource Center (VERC) is a non-governmental organization which started its journey in 1977 as a collaborative project of Save the Children, USA and UNICEF. It became a legal entity under Society?s Registration Act, in 1981, with the Department of Social Services in 1989 and with the NGO Affairs Bureau, Bangladesh. VERC is working with the poor and marginalize community for their empowerment through improving their situation by attaining self-reliance. It always tries to address the emerging needs of the working communities and collaborates with various local, national and international NGOs and government departments in realizing their common goal of social development. Since inception, VERC is working on different development aspects spreading all over the country. VERC implement its activities systematically in a planned way by consulting the community people and other development partners.

Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

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