Field Coordinator (RAISE project under PKSF)

Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha

Requirements

Education

  • Masters

Experience

    • At least 10 years

Additional Requirements

  • Age At most 60 years
  • Experience Minimum 10 years of experience including 5 years relevant experience in the development organization. Training in Project Management/Entrepreneurship Development will be treated as extra quality.Experience in managing microcredit operations and implementing skills development projects.Experience in implementing development projects funded by PKSF is strongly preferred.Should have Good operating skills in Microsoft Office package.Proficiency in Data management tools is highly preferable.Should have excellent communication and report writing skills both in Bangla and English.

Responsibilities & Context

Job Context:

“Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha” is implementing the ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ Project under the Additional Financing phase, implemented by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance employment opportunities, entrepreneurship development, and economic inclusion for low-income youth and microentrepreneurs. The project aims to enhance employment and income-generating opportunities for low-income youth through skills development, apprenticeship programs, entrepreneurship promotion, access to finance, and other livelihood support interventions. The project places particular emphasis on women, disadvantaged groups, and climate-vulnerable communities, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

The RAISE Project is being implemented nationwide through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As a Partner Organization of PKSF, Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha is responsible for implementing the project within its designated operational area in accordance with the project objectives and implementation guidelines.

To ensure effective implementation of the project and achievement of its intended outcomes, “Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha” invites applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the following project positions under the RAISE Project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the positions are provided below.

Job Responsibilities:

The Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the project at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) level. He/She will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the organization.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement outreach and intakes program through community engagement, field visits & interviews in consultation with respective officials of PKSF;
  • Ensure enrolment process, conduct training activities, apprentices’ graduation, ensure employment and track project participants’ progress & report training outcomes;
  • Prepare training plan, assess training effectiveness and take feedback from program participants & stakeholders regarding specific program;
  • Organize dialogue, meeting, workshop, seminar, and other outreach programs with key stakeholders and facilitate training on various programs in time;
  • Monitor project activities for ensuring quality of the program along with Environmental and Social Safeguard issues, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) of the project and address them accordingly;
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and half yearly progress reports and submit to PKSF in time;
  • Coordinate with microfinance team of the partner organization and Project Management Unit (PMU) of PKSF;
  • Ensure timely and accurate entry, updating, and management of project data in the RAISE CMS and other designated information management systems; and
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the management.

 

Work Station:

Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha (Habiganj District Area)

Please note that extensive field visit is required.

Assignment Duration: 04 Years.

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