Project Coordinator

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Description

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• Provide inputs during strategy development workshops for the Centre;
• Develop tactical plans for public health strengthening;
• Brainstorm and identify priority areas of research;
• Assess funding opportunities that align with the Centre’s strategic focus;
• Guide researchers to align research design with policy advocacy initiatives;
• Evaluate funding opportunities for projects based on research hypothesis;
• Collaborate with other P.I.s to co-develop research proposals;
• Present proposal to donor agencies and showcase research capabilities as well as alignment to donor needs;
• Create the detailed project plan covering milestones, deliverables, etc.;
• Assign work to the team and initiate activities as per the project plan;
• Deploy data collection method;
• Monitor achievement against timelines and milestones of implementation plans;
• Review resource consumption and workforce utilization;
• Review quarterly financial report with Centre Director;
• Review progress on focus areas and take corrective action;
• Resolve queries and concerns on strategic issues;
• Respond to escalations and interact with donor administration team;
• Direct and guide team members to develop new processes and policies based on inputs;
• Oversee implementation of initiatives throughout the Centre across projects and locations;
• Develop change management plan;
• Communicate directly with key internal stakeholders;
• Secure buy-in for new practices across the Centre in order to constantly improve the effectiveness of policies and processes across Centre;
• Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organization;
• Encourage team members to collaborate across areas;
• Address and resolve any diversity-related issues;
• set goals and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed;
• Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities;
• Identify and reward high performers.

• MBBS degree from a Medical College recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) with Master’s degree in Public Health
• 10 years of experience in relevant field;
• Experience in Rotavirus, Norovirus and Nipah-related research projects will be given preference.

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