Society Development Agency (SDA)
Project Coordinator Needed for Digital Skills Program — Lead Impact at SDA
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-12-20
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Society Development Agency (SDA)
Location: Dhaka
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-11
Experience: 2 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor/Honors (University Degree in Education, English, Development Studies or related field)
Job Responsibilities
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Coordinate project staff and delegate tasks and responsibilities.
- Manage project budget and ensure efficient use of financial and administrative resources.
- Plan and schedule project timelines, milestones, and field visits.
- Track project milestones and deliverables and prepare progress reports and presentations.
- Conduct project evaluations and assessment of results to ensure quality outputs.
- Liaise with stakeholders including government departments, donors, and partners for smooth operations.
- Provide financial, administrative, and logistics support required for project implementation.
- Explore innovations and opportunities to improve project implementation and sustainability.
Required Skills
- Budget Management
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication (Bengali and English)
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Field coordination and logistics
Benefits & Compensation
- Negotiable salary (as per donor and organizational policy)
- Project-based contractual employment
- Opportunity for professional impact and networking with stakeholders and government departments
Job Description
OverviewSociety Development Agency (SDA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Coordinator (PC) to join its Digital Skills Program. This is a project-based contractual position based at the SDA Dhaka Office. The role is ideal for a candidate with proven NGO experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve program objectives. This job circular targets candidates in Bangladesh who are ready to apply and contribute to social development and digital skills initiatives.Why apply? As part of SDA, a respected regional non-governmental organization established in 1996, you will work on impactful interventions to empower marginalized communities. This job provides a chance to work with cross-functional teams, liaise with government departments and donors, and drive innovations in project implementation.Key responsibilitiesDefine project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and prepare associated communications and documentation.Coordinate project staff, delegate tasks, and ensure team members understand their responsibilities.Manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of financial resources.Plan and schedule timelines, milestones, and field visits using appropriate tools.Track project milestones and deliverables, and deliver progress reports and presentations.Conduct project evaluations and assessments of results; ensure outputs are high quality and delivered on time.Liaise continuously with stakeholders (including government departments and donors) to ensure smooth operation and ownership building.Provide financial, administrative, and logistics support necessary for implementation.Explore opportunities for innovation to improve project implementation and sustainability.Required skills and competenciesMinimum 2 years of relevant experience (2–3 years preferred) in project management within the NGO sector, ideally in ICT, education, or related programs.Practical skills in budget management, project implementation, stakeholder management, and project management tools.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Bengali and English; proficiency in English is required.Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines.Willingness and ability to conduct field visits as required by the project.Education & eligibilityBachelor/Honors degree from a recognized university in Education, English, Development Studies, or a closely related discipline.Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age at the time of application (as specified by the employer).Gender: both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.Employment terms & benefitsEmployment type: Project-based / Contractual (Contractor).Salary: Negotiable (as per SDA policy and donor funding).Location: SDA Dhaka Office (field visits required).Other benefits: as per organizational and donor terms; final recruitment subject to donor approval.How to applyInterested candidates are requested to send a soft copy of their CV to sdahr1996@gmail.com.Applications should include a detailed CV, contact cell-phone number, and two referees.Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. This recruitment may be finalized after respective donor approval.Application deadline (valid through): 2025-12-20. This is an urgent recruitment and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position may be filled prior to the deadline. Please apply early.NotesThis job circular is published for information. The company (Society Development Agency) is responsible for the content and final recruitment process.Applicants should be cautious of any financial transactions or misleading claims related to the recruitment. SDA and the job circular owner are the only authoritative sources for this position.Keywords for SEO and relevance: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply.