Vacancy Announcement

Circular No: 2024032477

Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) is a National level Non-Governmental voluntary Development Organization. Which is working since 1982 for the underprivileged community in many development segments. RRF invites applications from competent candidates for the following position under the project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)”,  RRF will be implemented the RHL project in Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat District as a  partner Organization of PKSF.

Post: Project Coordinator (PC)

Vacancy: 01

Job Context:

Bangladesh's coastal zone's geographical location and low elevation make it vulnerable to disasters and climate change poses a new challenge to the lives and livelihoods in the coastal region. The vulnerability of these coastal people can be defined in three ways: climate-sensitive livelihoods, vulnerable settlements in low-lying areas, and scarcity of safe drinking water. Many coastal residents depend on seasonal subsistence agriculture and agriculture wage labor, which are highly climate-sensitive. Moreover, many coastal inhabitants live in houses built of mud and plants severely affected by cyclones, storm surges, and high tides. The lack of climate-resilient housing poses a serious poverty trap as significant portions of the incomes of coastal communities go towards house repairs. Under this circumstance, to develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL),” a five-year project (from September 2023 to August 2028). The project has chosen seven exposed coastal districts, namely Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, and Cox’s Bazar, which are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, salinity intrusion, coastal flooding, cyclones, and storm surges due to their geographical position (for details about PKSF, please visit https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp206).The primary goal of the RHL project is to enhance the climate resilience of the vulnerable coastal communities of Bangladesh. PKSF will implement the project (for details about PKSF, please visit http://www.pksf.org.bd) through its Partner Organizations (known as implementing Entities for this Project) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management for the RHL project implementation.
• Prepare project work plan, ensuring efficiency and overseeing the performance of the IE-PMU team and actively coordinate with other team members to implement the project activities and strengthen the Climate Change Adaptation Group (CCAG) sustainably.
• Ensure the quality of activity implementation and establish good communication with the project beneficiaries as well as CCAG.
• Monitor progress against the project's logical framework.
• Identifying challenges and addressing possible measures.
• Ensure efficient coordination with PKSF & IE Management, like-minded organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies and local communities to facilitate project implementation.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, financial reports, and other required documents.
• Organize knowledge-sharing events, exposure visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., and represent project and project activities efficiently.
• Manage project budget and ensure sound financial management practices.
• Identify and implement strategies to ensure project sustainability beyond the project period.
• Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.

Education, Age and Experience:

• Education: Master's degree in any subject from a UGC-approved university. Preference will be given to the candidate having a science background in bachelor/honors and masters level.
• A professional/advanced degree in Project Management will be preferred.
• Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
• Age limit: Maximum 45 years.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years with at least 3 years of professional project management experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation.  Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
• Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.

Other Qualifications:

• Proven experience in team leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Needs to have expertise in MS Office Word, MS Office Excel, and MS Office PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with KoboToolbox and GIS will be a valuable asset.
• Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Salary and other admissible benefits.

• Gross salary (monthly): BDT 60,000/-
• Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
• Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
• Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 800/-
• Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.

Apply Procedure

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. RRF reserves rights to finalize any application.

Application Deadline: 04 April 2024