Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Location: Chattogram, Feni
- Minimum Salary: Tk. 78291 (Monthly)
- Experience: At least 8 years
- Published: 4 Aug 2024
Requirements
Education
- Master’s Degree in any subject; preferably in Development Studies/Disaster Management/Environmental Science/Geography and Environment from a recognized University
Experience
- At least 8 years
Additional Requirements
- At least 8-year experiences in the development field along with 4-year experiences in project management.
- Knowledge and experience on anticipatory action, early warning system, DRR and emergency response.
- Demonstrate very strong leadership and management skills and ability to work in the team.
- Sound knowledge of project cycle management
- Excellent planning, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
- Good working relationships with colleagues, partners, external actors and allies
- Excellent communication skills including a high level of written and spoken English
- Conversant in common IT applications (MS word, MS power point, MS excel, internet browsing & e-mail communications)
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Responsibilities & Context
Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) <www.ypsa.org> is an organization for sustainable development working in the greater Chattogram division since 1985. YPSA is implementing a project on “People’s Adaptation Plans (PAPs) for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities” in Chattogram Division (Feni, Laksam & Mirsharai Upazila) in partnership with Save the Children. YPSA is inviting application from experienced professionals with proven track records for the following position for the Project.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Job Location (Working Area): Chattogram Division (Feni, Laksam & Mirsharai Upazila)
Duration: 1st August 2024 to 31st May 2025
No. of Vacancy: 01
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate and manage the project through maintaining project cycle management for achieving project objective and expected results.
- Develop project plan & budget and support to develop workshop/training/activity guidelines and reports
- Maintain linkage with related GO, City Corporation, Disaster Management Committees, NGOs, civil society, donor and other stakeholders
- Facilitate different training, meeting, workshop and orientations with different stakeholders
- Support to form Steering committee and Advisory committee to ensure their active involvement in PAPs.
- Guide to develop Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (CVRA) in targeted wards with the support of a technical partner.
- Maintain coordination with city authorities, technical experts, and key stakeholders to validate CVRAs, climate risk profiling, GIS mapping, and community adaptation plans.
- Facilitate to develop local level inclusive adaptation plan of selected informal settlements
- Ensure the dissemination of endorsed copies of CVRA reports, PAPS and Community Adaption Plans to municipalities
- Ensure timely and efficient implementation of all project activities.
- Monitor and report on the progress of project activities to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Share best practices and learnings with practitioners, scientists and policymakers in different platforms
- Provide direction and support to project team to ensure the standards of project activities
- Ensure that the project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor and the organization
- Supervise, monitor and evaluate the project, work and performance of staff and take concrete steps to improve job performance.
- Maintain child and gender-sensitive approach in all stages and maintain safeguarding measures
- Any other task assigned by the Management
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Chattogram, Feni