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Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development and NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)
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Project Coordinator

YPSA is going to   implementing a project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project supported by PKSF.

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Duration: Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods

No. of Vacancy: 01

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership and management for the RHL project implementation.
  • Prepare project work plan, ensuring efficiency and overseeing the performance of the IE-PMU team and actively coordinate with other team members to implement the project activities and strengthen the Climate Change Adaptation Group (CCAG) sustainably.
  • Ensure the quality of activity implementation and establish good communication with the project beneficiaries as well as CCAG.
  • Monitor progress against the project’s logical framework.
  • Identifying challenges and addressing possible measures.
  • Ensure efficient coordination with PKSF & IE Management, like-minded organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Liaise with relevant government agencies and local communities to facilitate project implementation.
  • Prepare and submit regular progress reports, financial reports, and other required documents.
  • Organize knowledge-sharing events, exposure visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., and represent project and project activities efficiently.
  • Manage project budget and ensure sound financial management practices.
  • Identify and implement strategies to ensure project sustainability beyond the project period.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.
  • At least 60% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas

Education, Age and Experience:

  • Education: Master’s degree in any subject from a UGC-approved university. Preference will be given to the candidate having a science background in bachelor/honors and masters level.
  • A professional/advanced degree in Project Management will be preferred.
  • Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
  • Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.

Age limit: Maximum 45 years.

Experience: Minimum 7 years with at least 3 years of professional project management experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation.  Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.

Other Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in team leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
  • Needs to have expertise in MS Office Word, MS Office Excel, and MS Office PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with KoboToolbox and GIS will be a valuable asset.
  • Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
  • Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Salary and other admissible benefits.  

  • Gross salary (monthly): BDT 60,000/-
  • Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 800/-
  • Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.

Job location: Ramu, Cox’s Bazar

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online on or before 31/03/2024.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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