DRR Project Coordinator

Employment Status: Contractual (3 Months to 6 Months).Based on as per organization need.

Job Context

Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- DRR Project Coordinator for the Uttaran in Cox’s Bazar region

Reports to: Director of Uttaran / Head of Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Implementation

• Coordinate and support the implementation of donor-funded DRR project across different operational areas.

• Work closely with Program Managers to ensure timely implementation of project activities according to approved work plans and project targets.

• Provide regular technical and operational guidance to field teams for effective project delivery.

• Monitor project progress and identify implementation challenges, proposing practical solutions.

• Ensure quality implementation of community-based disaster risk reduction interventions.

• Support emergency preparedness and response activities whenever required.

  Technical Support

• Provide technical assistance on Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), resilience building, community preparedness, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness planning.

• Facilitate community risk assessments, contingency planning, evacuation planning, and resilience-building initiatives.

• Ensure technical standards and best practices are followed throughout project implementation.

  Planning and Monitoring

• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess implementation quality and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Review project indicators and ensure timely collection of quality data.

• Coordinate with the MEAL team to strengthen project monitoring systems.

  Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Document project achievements, lessons learned, case studies, and success stories.

• Maintain updated technical resources, training materials, and project documentation.

• Support development of communication materials and visibility documents.

• Compile, complete and submit the reports.

  Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Uttaran's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, PSEA, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Anti-Fraud, and organizational policies.

• Promote accountability to affected populations (AAP) in all project interventions.

• Ensure ethical conduct and confidentiality while working with vulnerable communities.

  Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the senior management in support of organizational objectives.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Masters

• Master's degree in Disaster Management, Geography, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Development Studies, Civil Engineering, Social Science, or any relevant discipline.

• Age At least 30 years

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, financial management, staff management, and report writing.

• Strong knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction frameworks and resilience programming.

• Knowledge on climate change adaptation, community resilience building

• Experience working with local government institutions and disaster management structures is highly desirable.

• As per Uttaran’s Personnel Management Policy

Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 07th August 2026. Application should be sent via bdjobs online application only. Only properly complete applications will be considered for short-listing and will be contracted for the InterviewJoin Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.Uttaran's contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaranbd.org