Project Coordinator

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from a recognized University.

• Educational qualifications may be relaxed for candidates with substantial experience working or having worked in similar projects.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

• Age At most 50 years

• Age may be relaxed for highly experienced candidates

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a managerial position, such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator or equivalent, with responsibilities for project planning, implementation, team supervision, budget management & reporting.

• Demonstrated leadership, program development, and strategic planning abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and handle complex relationships and situations

• Knowledge of regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable cotton production, soil health, water management, biodiversity, livelihood development, and agricultural market linkages, or willingness to learn

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

• Experience in community mobilization, linkage, and liaison

• Willingness to undertake frequent field visits and travel to project implementation areas in Rangpur and Gaibandha.

Summary of Project:

RDRS Bangladesh is implementing the project entitled “REEL Regenerative Training Program” in Rangpur and Gaibandha districts in collaboration with CottonConnect and its relevant programme partners. The project aims to promote sustainable and regenerative cotton production by improving farming practices, strengthening climate resilience, enhancing soil health, conserving natural resources, and improving the livelihoods of cotton-growing farmers.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of the project to ensure the timely achievement of project objectives and deliverables, as well as compliance with donor and organizational requirements. The project will be implemented over an eight-month period, from August 2026 to March 2027. The incumbent will work in close consultation with the Head of Agriculture & Climate Change, RDRS Bangladesh management, CottonConnect, the Cotton Development Board (CDB), and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation

Duties & Responsibilities:

Major responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Lead overall project planning, implementation, and coordination;

• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans;

• Ensure achievement of project targets, outputs, and outcomes;

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to project staff;

• Promote sustainable agricultural practices;

• Facilitate adoption of regenerative agricultural practices, including intercropping, IPM, cover cropping, agroforestry, and water management;

• Mobilize farmers and strengthen their capacity through training, demonstrations, and field days.

• Coordinate with CottonConnect, RDRS management, government agencies, and private-sector stakeholders;

• Monitor project progress, farmer adoption, productivity, and livelihood outcomes;

• Manage project budgets and ensure efficient utilization of resources;

• Address audit observations and facilitate first-party, second-party, and third-party verifications of project activities, farmer records, and compliance requirements;

• Prepare and submit periodic progress, financial, and technical reports

• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices;

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and project partner requirements;

• Fulfills any other professional duties assigned or delegated by the supervisor.

• Festival bonus and monthly mobile allowance will be provided as per the project budget and organizational policy