Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Project Coordinator

Company Name: Welthungerhilfe

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Higher degree in Social Sciences/English Literature/ Development Studies Mass Communication/ Disaster Management or any other relevant disciplines from recognized university

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Immediate superior :
∎ a. Disciplinary: Head of Project/Programs- International
∎ b. Professional : Head of Mission
∎ Project: Emergency Programs implemented in Bangladesh
∎ Contract period: 01.11.2021 to 31.12.2022 -Possibility of extension
∎ Proposed start date :1st of November 2021
∎ Location: Cox`s Bazar (frequent travel to emergency project sites)
∎ Objectives:
∎ WHH is seeking to hire a Project Coordinator who will be in charge of supervising / managing of ongoing emergency projects in Bangladesh, particularly in Cox`s Bazar. This task involves supervision, monitoring project plans/field activities, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

∎ To be successful as a Project Coordinator, you will need to be able to work on tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. A bachelor`s degree in a related field of study and at least five (5) years of relevant experience is required for consideration.
∎ The specific focus areas of responsibility will include government liaison and negotiation; communication with different clusters, coordination; supervision and accountability for program monitoring; and development of information material for the Organization. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible to manage the implementation of different projects for this specific response of the organization response team. Ensure that project implementation meets the global/organizational standards of emergency responses and donors` compliance aspects; ensure project monitoring mechanism is established and functional to ensure quality implementation and downwards accountability.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Act as the principal focal person for organization with local partners, authorities, build and maintain relationships that support smooth implementation of the Organization Emergency / Rohingya response program in Cox's Bazar
∎ Coordinate with WHH Administrative and Logistics team and in consultation with the superiors to ensure commodity supply requests from the field are entered into the correct procurement process and delivered to the field in appropriate manner
∎ Be responsible for development of all key government approval documents at field level regarding GoB processes
∎ Ensure that staff members are aligned with the goals of the program through orientation and monitoring
∎ Ensure effective management and implementation of the project and administration of project finances
∎ Visit field sites as required to ensure timely and qualitative implementation
∎ Develop and maintain a healthy environment for the team, organizing timely discussions on strategic programming issues. Ensure that staff members reflect the institutional character in their relationships with the affected communities and allies
∎ Coordinate security protocol for hardware, software, emergency relief service delivery & distributions
∎ Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work-plan and proposal
∎ Maintain regular and effective communication with field staff, head office and donor representative through both verbal and written correspondence
∎ Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings, developing project strategies / reports
∎ Determining project changes
∎ Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
∎ Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable

Additional Requirements:
∎ 5 years working experience in related field / similar position
∎ At least 5 years of experience in the sector of WASH, Hygiene promotion, Disaster Management or Humanitarian Assistance
∎ Must have clear understanding & experience in baseline survey, M&E process and tools
∎ Have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative M&E system, large data-based management and emergency response
∎ Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies (GIS etc.)
∎ Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, etc.
∎ Skilled in computer literacy; report writing, strategy planning, and others related documentation
∎ Excellent command on writing in both English and Bangla language
∎ Dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and difficult environment
∎ Practical, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to communicate with all parties of the project
∎ Demonstrated ability for people management
∎ Able to work and manage in a hardship post and willingness to frequently travel in and out of field
∎ Previous work experience in emergency settings
∎ Previous experience working with Humanitarian organizations
∎ Previous work experience in refugee camps

Salary:
∎ Taka up to 130,000.00 Per Month

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2021

Company Information:
∎ 29 Sep 2021
∎ Welthungerhilfe

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com