Upazila Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Upazila Coordinator

Company Name: Shushilan

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Patuakhali (Rangabali)

Salary: Tk. 63462 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters, preferable in Agriculture. Academic qualification is relaxed for experienced female candidates.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a similar position, with a strong focus on food security and livelihood programming in coastal regions of Bangladesh.

• Prior experience in homestead food production, climate-smart agriculture, cash transfer programming and Cash for Work (CfW) interventions within both development and humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with government officials, NGOs, private sector actors, and community-based organizations.

• Team building capacity

• Strong facilitation and supervision skills to guide field staff and volunteers effectively.

• Written and oral communications skills in English and Bengali

• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Respect on gender, PSEA, Safeguarding, code of conduct and cultural diversity

• Committed on response in any humanitarian emergency if necessary

• Able to drive a motorbike with valid motorbike driving license

• Able to operate virtual communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

• Lead vulnerability assessments to identify food-insecure and highly vulnerable households in the project location.

• Identify eligible households for Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), support documentation, collect e-money account details, and facilitate timely cash disbursement.

• Design and manage Cash for Work (CfW) schemes in coordination with local authorities and at-risk communities.

• Oversee the implementation of CfW initiatives and ensure compliance with project guidelines and timely disbursement of cash support.

• Assess household needs and coordinate the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, organic fertilizers, feed, and tools.

• Conduct training for women, men, and youth on climate-smart homestead gardening, food production, preservation, and processing to enhance household food availability.

• Build the capacity of agricultural service providers on early warning systems and disaster risk mitigation to maintain food production and supply chains.

• Supervise Community Facilitators and youth volunteers to identify project clients and ensure their effective participation and engagement in project activities.

• Collaborate with public and private service providers to strengthen referral mechanisms for essential services and food security support.

• Conduct training for targeted households on nutrition, disaster preparedness, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and equitable intra-household food distribution.

• Strengthen and build the capacity of youth groups to support forecast-based early actions to mitigate food insecurity risks.

• Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings with sub-district and district-level government departments, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and share progress.

• Promote and ensure client awareness of the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) using IEC materials and gather feedback through preferred communication channels.

• Prepare and submit periodic reports, success stories, and updates to the Project Coordinator.

• Capture lessons learned, document best practices, and contribute to knowledge sharing within the project team.

• Prepare and deliver presentations on project progress, challenges, and achievements to Upazila-level stakeholders.

• Facilitate project-related training, monthly team coordination meetings, and quarterly review meetings at the Upazila level.

• Project duration: Up to 31 March 2026.