Job Description

Title: Program Coordinator (Locally Recruited Staff )

Company Name: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in fields related to International Development, and Development Studies concentrating on Project Management, Operations Management, Strategic Communication and Finance. Other fields of study will be considered if applicable and based on the candidate's demonstrated experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
∎ CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Program Coordinator to assist in overseeing the management of a range of inter-related projects that are primarily operational in Bangladesh, but that also include activities in Nepal, India, and in Pakistan, and other locations in Asia.
∎ The position is based at CIMMYT`s office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, but will interact regularly with administrative and supportive systems at CIMMYT headquarters and in South Asia.
∎ Contract period: The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Specific duties and Responsibilities:
∎
∎ Keep track of projects' progress as per the agreed work plan using project management software. Coordinate with Project personnel to ensure best practices for project portfolio management under direction from the supervisor.
∎ Assist in preparing project budgets, and financial reports based on project work plans as required.
∎ Coordinate among projects' personnel regarding monthly expenditures tracking
∎ Draft and facilitate sub-agreements with partners. Ensure timely submission of financial and technical reports from partners/sub-grantees.
∎ Keep track of the consultants on project administrative procedures.
∎ Support M&E staff to keep eye on progress toward project indicators and assist the supervisor to prepare the project reports as per donor compliance.
∎ Coordinate with the cross-functional project team (HR, Admin, Communication, Research, etc.) as per the project's priority.
∎ Assist in organizing the technical meetings, and planning meetings with GoB, donors, and other stakeholders.
∎ Coordinate with other CIMMYT project leaders and project managers to ensure parallel organizational priorities are met.
∎ Establish contact and maintain lasting rapport with project partners, the private sector, international consultants, NGOs, government, and CG partners.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, demonstrating progressive management experience, particularly in fields driven by donor-funded especially projects (agriculture, industry, business, and market development).
∎ Highly advanced use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, Teamwork and/or Click Up for Project Management will be added advantages.
∎ Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and meeting the demands of competing and urgent project timelines.
∎ Demonstrated active participation and understanding of agriculture, business, and manufacturing in Bangladesh, especially on market needs.
∎ Excellent writing skills and elocution in English. Considerable and demonstrated experience in writing and editing English-language communications products or reports.
∎ Proven ability to organize and coordinate diverse tasks with strong self-motivation and solutions orientation.
∎ The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Teamwork, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Critical and Creative Thinking, Client Orientation, and Communication.

Salary: Negotiable

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 28 May 2023

Company Information:
∎ 13 May 2023
∎ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
∎ Business : The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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