Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 50 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 75000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 20 May 2025

Education:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in managing and coordinating development projects, preferably related to gender empowerment and social development.
∎ Proven experience in working with international donors/partners (experience with HELVETAS is an advantage).
∎ Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English (spoken and written).
∎ Proficient in MS Office and report writing.
∎ Willingness to travel frequently to project locations.
∎ Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
∎ Respect for cultural diversity and sensitivity to the needs of marginalized communities.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Integrate Gender Perspectives: Ensure that gender considerations are embedded in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all programs and interventions.
∎ Conduct Gender Analyses: Lead or support gender assessments to identify specific needs, challenges, and opportunities for women, men, and gender-diverse individuals within target communities.
∎ Capacity Building: Train and sensitize staff, partners, and community stakeholders on gender equity, gender-based violence prevention, and inclusive practices.
∎ Policy Compliance and Advocacy: Ensure all interventions comply with organizational gender policies and national/international gender justice frameworks, and advocate for gender-equitable policies and practices where needed.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and use gender-sensitive indicators to track progress, ensure accountability, and report on gender justice outcomes across all programmatic areas.
∎ Provide strategic and operational leadership for the NSSS project in line with ESDO and HELVETAS guidelines.
∎ Develop and oversee detailed work plans, budgets, and reporting schedules.
∎ Coordinate and supervise field-level implementation, ensuring timely and quality delivery of all project activities.
∎ Manage project staff, ensuring capacity building, mentoring, and performance monitoring.
∎ Liaise with local government authorities, community stakeholders, and other relevant actors to build partnerships and foster ownership.
∎ Ensure regular documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
∎ Prepare and submit high-quality progress reports to donors and ESDO management as per agreed timelines.
∎ Monitor project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
∎ Ensure gender-sensitive and socially inclusive approaches throughout project activities.
∎ Represent ESDO and the NSSS project in coordination meetings and forums when required.
∎ ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is a renowned NGO working across Bangladesh to empower communities through inclusive, sustainable development. Under the "Nari Shakti, Samaj Shakti (NSSS)" Project, supported by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh, ESDO is implementing targeted interventions aimed at enhancing women’s empowerment, promoting gender equality, and improving social cohesion in vulnerable communities.
∎ The Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading the overall implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the NSSS project. S/he will ensure that project activities are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high quality and impact. The Project Coordinator will work closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position.
∎ Job Responsibilities

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per project allocation

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO "ZERO TOLERANCE" Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.

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Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume with cover letter along with recent 02 copy of Passport size Photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate including mentioning two references with email on CVs. Applications should reach within 24/05/2025 by post or Currier or hand to hand delivery to: Head of HR, Human Resources Department, Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO), Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh or Apply online through ESDO career portal (https://career.esdo.net.bd/). Applications should be submitted within 24/05/2025 by 5.00PM.
∎ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview.
∎ Women are especially encouraged to apply.
∎ Equal opportunity, promoting women & children rights is mandate of ESDO.
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Company Information:
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Address::
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 24 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development