A loving home for every child

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SOS Children's Village International in Bangladesh (www.sos-bangladesh.org) is a non-governmental social development organisation that provides care for the children who have lost parental care or who are at risk of losing parental care and deprived of a caring family environment. SOS Children's Villages operates in over 130 countries and territories worldwide. In Bangladesh, we have been working since 1972 and presently have programmes in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Chattogram, Bogura, Sylhet and Bagerhat.

Our Programmes contribute to delivering on SDGs with a special focus on our target group to improve the national social protection system, fighting inequalities, promoting access to quality education, strengthening youth employability and ending violence against children.

Position: Project Coordinator

Project Name: Digital Empowerment and Language Enhancement Initiative in Sylhet

Location of Job: Sylhet

Nature of Job: Contractual for 1 year with possibility of extension.

Area of Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate and implement the programme as per project design and in line with the organization Mission, Vision & Values.
  • Create strategic relationships with all stakeholders who are involved in the project, such as government agencies, community groups, schools, employees, volunteers and NGOs.
  • Monitor the activities and achieve the expected results. Evaluation and documentation of the programme.
  • Organise training, meetings, workshops for capacity development of the Programme staffs, Stakeholders and Programme participants.
  • Maintain liaison and reporting as per the requirements of the donors.
  • Manage and coordinate the programme as per the budget.
  • Follow all the financial rules and regulations of the organisation and maintain all government compliances of the government as well as the organisation.
  • Maintain liaison with the respective stakeholders and management of the organisation.
  • Provide the fund utilisation and update the progress report in a timely manner.
  • All other works assigned by the in-charge of the SOS Children’s Village Sylhet

Educational Requirements & Experience:

  • Postgraduate degree in any discipline.
  • 4–5 years of proven experience in project management, preferably in the development or NGO sector.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age: 35 to 40 years.
  • Have Knowledge of Log Frame analysis and RBM monitoring tool.
  • Ability to produce an analytical report, including best practices for the development of the programme
  • Know child rights & protection issues and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
  • Candidates should have a good command of the English language (both written and spoken).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and the internet is necessary and flexible to work in software.
  • Candidates are expected to have strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to travel to remote areas to deal with the community people.
  • Sensitivity to gender issues
  • Strong moral character and good physical & mental health
  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Salary & Benefits: BDT 35000 - 40,000 (Monthly)

SOS Children’s Villages provide equal employment opportunities to all employees & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. SOS Children´s Villages complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We strictly follow the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and zero-tolerance neither on sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse nor fraud and corruption, amongst other safeguarding aspects. All co-workers must understand, respect and follow the rights of children to live without fear of abuse. The organization cherishes a non-smoking working environment.

SOS Bangladesh reserves the right to accept or reject your application at any stage and
only short-listed candidates will be called for an Interview.

Interested Candidates are requested to apply online through e-mail at jobs@sos-bangladesh.org  (mentioning the Position Name applied for in the subject of the e-mail) with a Cover Letter along with our prescribed “Employment Application Form” (please download from www.sos-bangladesh.org/download) in PDF format & rename in your full name & e-mail to “Director-HR, SOS Children's Village International in Bangladesh” on or before 10 July 2025.