Project Coordinator

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected and mostly during crisis. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

Over the 30 years journey in Bangladesh, we envision a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives.

Since 24 September 2017, Plan International has been responding to the Rohingya refugee influx in Cox’s Bazar with special focus on protecting girls and boys from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; improving hygiene and sanitation; and restoring access to safe, quality, and inclusive education for refugee children and adolescents. Guided by our core values, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls so that children, especially girls, and their communities can learn, lead, decide, and thrive. 

For the past three decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a Project Coordinator.

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The Role:

The Project Coordinator will support the Team Leader in the effective and timely implementation of the “Consultancy Service for Community Mobilization and Capacity Development on WASH” opportunity under the DPHE–World Bank supported project. The position will play a critical role in translating the approved work plan into field-level execution, with primary operational responsibility for coordination and implementation in Noakhali district.

The Project Coordinator will facilitate social mobilization, awareness creation, and training delivery activities; support integration of environmental and social safeguard measures; and maintain close liaison with DPHE officials at district and upazila levels. The role will ensure that activities related to WASH awareness, hygiene promotion, safeguard compliance, and stakeholder engagement are executed in accordance with DPHE guidelines and World Bank standards.

Working under the guidance of the Team Leader, the Project Coordinator will ensure quality implementation, timely reporting, and strong field-level stakeholder coordination to contribute effectively to achieving the Project Development Objectives (PDOs).

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Economics, Social Welfare, Political Science).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in social development activities, of which at least 5 years must be directly related to WASH, social safeguards, or tribal peoples’ engagement under reputable national or international organizations.
• Proven experience in social mobilization, community engagement and participatory appraisal tools (PRA, RRA, stakeholder mapping, social assessments).
• Experience working in World Bank or other development partner-funded projects, with understanding of safeguard requirements and reporting standards.
• Demonstrated capacity in training facilitation, orientation delivery and report writing in both Bangla and English.
• Strong coordination skills with government institutions at district and upazila levels.
• Practical understanding of WASH systems, hygiene promotion and community-level service management.

• Proven leader capable of managing a team of 15 through technical coaching and high-performance mentoring.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working with Rohingya (DRP) communities or in humanitarian-development nexus settings.
• Experience in infrastructure-linked community mobilization under large-scale public investment programmes.
• Experience in consortium/multi-partner coordination.

Why Join Us?

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that to achieve lasting impact, we must invest in those who make it possible. We are guided by a values-based leadership framework rooted in feminist leadership principles.

If you are a committed and values-driven professional with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

For a better understanding of the position, please visit the following link:  The Role Profile of Project Coordinator

Location: Cox's Bazar Office, Bangladesh

Last date to apply online is 28 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the selection process will commence once suitable candidates are identified. This position is being advertised as part of a proposal submission process and is open to all interested applicants, contingent upon the project being awarded by the donor. Selected profiles will be included in the proposal and expected to join by 30 July 2026.

The project duration is up to 30 months, and the selected candidate will receive an initial one-year contract for this position, with a high possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds. Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible to apply.

The incumbent will be entitled to monthly CTC along with other benefits, i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for employees, mobile allowance, parental leave and day care facilities.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all, especially women and people living with disability, and gender diverse communities. We promote a competitive salary, a female-friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased, and easy to work with) and equal opportunity, which means equal access to career progression, leadership roles or upskilling programs.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of the recruitment procedures. Plan International is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide appropriate support for applicants with disabilities upon request. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (within the vacancy timeframe) by emailing Career.Bangladesh@plan-international.org

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to the disqualification of the candidacy.