Position: Project Coordinator (Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment)

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading think tank in Bangladesh, invites applications from qualified and motivated professionals for the position of a Project Coordinator under a project focused on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social development. The coordinator will be engaged in project implementation, stakeholder engagement, partner coordination, event management, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge generation activities. The position will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective planning, execution, and quality assurance of project interventions in collaboration with the implementing partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the position will include:

• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of project activities under the assigned project.
• Develop and monitor activity plans, timelines, and deliverables in consultation with project stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with consortium partners, grantees, and implementing agencies to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Facilitate collaboration among project implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder consultations, coordination meetings, and partnership-building initiatives.
• Foster effective communication and information sharing among stakeholders.
• Coordinate capacity building programmes, consultations, and other project events.
• Participate in and supervise field-level activities to ensure quality implementation.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to project implementing partners.
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines, reporting requirements, and other expectations.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products, communication materials, and advocacy resources.
• Facilitate learning exchanges and sharing of experiences among project stakeholders.
• Support evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement activities.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Sociology, or a related discipline from a recognised university.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, programme management, gender equality, women’s empowerment, social development, or related fields.
• Experience working with development partners, civil society organisations, government agencies, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent project coordination and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
• Demonstrated report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.

A competitive consolidate compensation package, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, will be offered to the successful applicant. The position is a full-time contractual employment for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and organisational requirements.

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé and a recent photograph at career@cpd.org.bd;

Potential candidates will be duly informed of the presentation and subsequent assessment procedures.

The deadline for submission of the application is Wednesday, 10 October 2026

(The job location is Dhaka, and this position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only.)