Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS)

 

Position: Project Coordinator

Number of Vacancy: 01 (only for woman)
Duty Station: Dhaka, with frequent travel to project districts
Duration: Until 30 September 2027
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Background
Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) is a national women’s rights organization working to advance gender equality, social justice, women’s empowerment and inclusive governance. Since 2017, BNPS has been actively engaged in advancing Bangladesh’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP WPS), in collaboration with government institutions, civil society organizations and development partners.

With support from UN Women Bangladesh, BNPS is implementing the project Strengthening capacity of women’s rights and civil society organizations in Bangladesh to localize the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Under the approved project amendment, BNPS is implementing the extended phase in collaboration with the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) at BRAC University as a consortium and knowledge partner.

The project aims to strengthen the capacities of women’s rights organizations, civil society groups and youth leaders; promote dialogue between civil society and government institutions; support the development of the next-generation NAP WPS (2027-2031); and strengthen university-based Women Peace Cafés to promote peace, social cohesion and action against hate speech and online misogyny.

BNPS invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Project Coordinator to ensure effective implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the project.

2. Job Summary
The Project Coordinator will lead the day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring effective coordination between BNPS, CPJ and relevant stakeholders. The position is responsible for activity planning, monitoring progress, maintaining implementation quality, preparing timely reports and documenting results. The coordinator will also facilitate collaboration among women’s rights organizations, civil society, youth and government institutions to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in Bangladesh.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Management and Implementation

  • Lead the day-to-day implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved project document, work plan, budget and results framework.
  • Prepare and update activity plans, implementation schedules and progress-tracking tools.
  • Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, consultations, dialogues, public hearings, advocacy activities and other project events.
  • Facilitate engagement with women-led organizations, CSOs, youth groups, Women Peace Cafés, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Identify implementation challenges and recommend timely corrective measures.

B. Consortium Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain regular coordination with CPJ, ensuring effective communication, timely information sharing and alignment of activities with the overall project objectives.
  • Coordinate with UN Women Bangladesh and relevant government and civil society stakeholders, as required.
  • Support the preparation and follow-up of Project Coordination Committee meetings, including documentation of decisions and agreed actions.
  • Promote collaboration between grassroots organizations, youth networks and national-level stakeholders to advance the WPS agenda.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

  • Monitor project progress against approved indicators, targets, milestones and deliverables.
  • Ensure timely collection, verification, analysis and documentation of project data, disaggregated by relevant categories where applicable.
  • Prepare and consolidate quarterly narrative reports, progress updates, PMF reports, monitoring briefs and other reports required by BNPS and UN Women.
  • Coordinate with the relevant project and consortium personnel to track financial progress against planned activities and budgets.
  • Document achievements, challenges, lessons learned, good practices and stories of change.
  • Maintain accurate records of activities, participants, training, consultations and other project interventions.

D. Advocacy, Knowledge Management and Communication

  • Coordinate documentation and dissemination of project experiences, evidence and recommendations relating to WPS localization and the next-generation NAP WPS.
  • Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products, case studies, policy briefs, communication materials and advocacy messages in coordination with relevant colleagues and CPJ.
  • Facilitate the incorporation of grassroots women’s and youth perspectives into policy dialogue and advocacy processes.
  • Ensure that project visibility and communication materials comply with UN Women’s requirements and BNPS guidelines.

E. Financial and Administrative Management

  • Monitor expenditure against the approved budget in coordination with the BNPS finance team.
  • Prepare activity budgets and expenditure forecasts and ensure proper documentation of project expenditure.
  • Ensure that project activities and procurement follow BNPS policies, approved budgets and applicable donor requirements.
  • Maintain organized project files, financial supporting documents, participant records and other relevant documentation.

F. Safeguarding, Compliance and Team Coordination

  • Ensure that project activities comply with BNPS policies on safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), prevention of sexual harassment, and the Code of Conduct.
  • Identify and communicate implementation risks and support appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Promote inclusive, gender-responsive and rights-based approaches throughout project implementation.
  • Perform other project-related responsibilities assigned by BNPS management within the scope of the position.

4. Educational Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Women and Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Administration or a relevant discipline.

5. Required Experience and Competencies

  • Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in managing women’s rights, gender equality, human rights, peacebuilding, or WPS projects in Bangladesh.
  • Proven track record of high-level government advocacy (MoFA, MoWCA).
  • Demonstrated experience in managing development projects, coordinating stakeholders and organizing training, consultations, workshops and advocacy activities.
  • Sound understanding of gender equality, women’s rights, the Women, Peace and Security agenda and Bangladesh’s NAP WPS.
  • Proven skills in project planning, monitoring, results-based management, documentation and report writing.
  • Experience in preparing narrative reports, monitoring progress against indicators and coordinating with finance personnel on budget monitoring.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, coordination and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken Bangla and English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital tools for project documentation, communication and data management.
  • Experience working with UN agencies, women rights and women-led CSOs to lead a UN Women-supported project and multi-stakeholder initiatives will be an advantage.

6. Reporting and Supervision

  • The Project Coordinator will report to the designated BNPS management authority and work closely with the relevant BNPS project team, finance team and CPJ counterparts. The position will maintain regular communication with project stakeholders and provide progress updates as required.

7. Remuneration and Benefits

  • Monthly Salary: BDT 90,000 (consolidated)
  • Other Benefits: Mobile allowance, travel reimbursement, and other benefits as per organizational policy.

8. Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

  • An updated CV including contact details of at least two professional referees.
  • A cover letter explaining suitability for the position.
  • Copy of a recent photograph
  • Copy of NID.
  • Copies of all experience and academic certificates.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Project Coordinator – WPS Project”, no later than 19 October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BNPS reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process in accordance with its policies and organizational requirements.

BNPS is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity in recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to comply with BNPS policies, including its Code of Conduct, safeguarding and PSEA requirements. Reference and background checks will be conducted in accordance with organizational procedures.