VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT COORDINATOR

• Multi-sector Recovery and Empowerment Support for crises-affected communities in Cox’s Bazar

Job Purpose

• The Project Coordinator will report directly to the Director – Program Management & Implementation of the Cox’s Bazar programme operation and will lead the timely, quality implementation of the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)-funded project “Multi-sector Recovery and Empowerment Support for crises-affected communities in Cox’s Bazar,” valued at approximately USD 0.6 million. The project covers Protection (GBV, Child Protection and Legal Protection), Economic Recovery and Market Systems, Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness (DRRPP), and Agriculture in host communities of Teknaf Upazila. The role will supervise approximately 18–20 staff, work closely with IRC, and coordinate with MEAL, HR, Finance and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Implementation

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Oversee project plans, schedules and budgets in alignment with Pulse Bangladesh Society and IRC Project Cycle Management guidance.
• Ensure project budgets and detailed implementation plans are in place and guide the team toward timely, quality implementation.
• Ensure programme targets are achieved against agreed objectives and logframe.
• Ensure disability and gender inclusion throughout project management.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison with donors, government bodies, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders.
• Represent the project in relevant coordination meetings, including Protection Working Group, GBVSS, CPSS and Livelihood-sector forums at field and Cox’s Bazar levels.
• Represent the project in relevant meetings, workshops and seminars as required.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Manage and supervise teams, team dynamics and staff well-being; provide coaching and support individual development.
• Ensure team members have clear objectives and workplans and receive meaningful performance feedback.
• Complete performance management for direct reports and coordinate with management/HR on performance concerns.
• Identify capacity-building needs and support appropriate learning initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Support a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and outcomes.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial, narrative and impact reports to donors and organizational leadership.
• Use programme data to inform decision-making and project adjustments.

Community Engagement & Empowerment

• Engage crisis-affected communities and support their meaningful participation in project design, implementation and evaluation.
• Support community-driven initiatives and capacity-building efforts that strengthen resilience and self-reliance.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure implementation complies with applicable IRC, Government of Bangladesh and USAID processes, policies, systems and procedures.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain the safety and security of staff and beneficiaries in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Maintain sensitivity to protection issues and the principle of confidentiality throughout implementation.

Budget Management

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and expenditure monitoring; work with Finance and Supply Chain to ensure efficient resource utilization and compliance with Pulse Bangladesh Society, IRC, USAID and donor financial requirements.

Resource Mobilization

• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to development of new project proposals.
• Maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders to support project growth and sustainability.
• Educational Qualifications
• Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Additional qualification in Humanitarian Studies, Gender Studies, or Monitoring & Evaluation is an advantage.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Experience Requirements
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian, emergency response or development programming, including experience in GBV, Livelihood, DRR, Child Protection or protection programming and partnership management.
• Experience delivering and managing complex USAID-funded projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and short-notice requests while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrable people-management and budget-management skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Project management.
• High-level sensitivity to protection issues and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills with understanding of cross-cultural and sensitive issues.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative reporting skills.
• Strong organizational integrity.
• Budget management and team/people management.
• High competency in MS Office and web-based project-management tools.
• Language Preference
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English, Bengali and Chittagonian language.
• Maintaining Neutrality
• To maintain a professional and unbiased work environment, staff are expected to refrain from political activities during employment that compromise workplace neutrality or organizational integrity. Pulse Bangladesh Society promotes equal opportunity, fairness, gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Safeguarding & PSEA
• Ensure the safety of team members from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation and support implementation of safeguarding and PSEA standards. Promote safeguarding policies among team members and help maintain a safe working environment.

How to Apply

• Apply through Bdjobs. Please apply only if you fulfil all requirements of the position.

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026*

• Publication Verification Note
• *The direct Bdjobs vacancy is Job ID 1537723. Bdjobs’ current jobs index displays 27 September 2026 as the deadline, while a mirrored copy of the same vacancy displays 26 September 2026. The website-ready circular uses the current Bdjobs index date; please confirm the deadline in the employer’s Bdjobs account before final publication.
• Job Location | Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar | Salary | BDT 85,000 / month
• Employment Status | Contractual | Experience | Minimum 5 years
• Age | At least 25 years | Gender | Male/Female
• Reports To | Director – Program Management & Implementation | Category | NGO/Development
• Published | 24 September 2026 | Application Deadline | 27 September 2026*