Cluster Coordinator

--JAAGO Foundation Trust--

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About Us

JAAGO Foundation Trust is a non-profit development organization with a mission to eradicate poverty in Bangladesh through education and positive change. JAAGO focuses on various sectors, including education, youth development, women empowerment, climate change, and governance. JAAGO provides free, high-quality education to children through conventional and digital schooling programs, serving 4500 students currently. Our Youth Development Program empowers 50,000 young citizens with skills and resources for national development. JAAGO addresses challenges faced by women and girls, offering alternative learning opportunities in underrepresented communities. JAAGO actively collaborates with local communities, women, youth, and marginalized groups to develop climate resilience and sustainable livelihood options. JAAGO promotes civic education to enhance youth civic participation, collective action, and leadership for effective societal change.

Position Summary

The Cluster Coordinator will lead and manage JAAGO Foundation Trust's field operations under the EARN Project in Khagrachari and Rangamati districts. The position will ensure effective implementation of project activities, smooth coordination with field teams and stakeholders, quality operation of VLTCs, timely reporting, and achievement of project targets in line with RFP requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Lead overall project implementation in Khagrachari and Rangamati districts.
Supervise district/upazila- level teams, trainers, mobilizers, and relevant field staff.
Ensure effective establishment, operation, and monitoring of VLTCs.
Coordinate beneficiary selection, community engagement, training delivery, and follow- up activities.
Ensure timely implementation of skills training, SEB/EDT activities, job placement, apprenticeship, and enterprise support.
Maintain strong coordination with DYD, local administration, community groups, UYICs, training centers, employers, and project stakeholders.
Monitor progress against targets, work plans, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
Ensure accurate field data collection, MIS entry, verification, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with donor, government, safeguarding, SEA/SH, and JAAGO policies.
Prepare regular progress reports, field updates, success stories, and operational documentation.
Identify implementation challenges and support timely problem- solving at field level.

Safeguarding:

Uphold and promote the organization's safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well- being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.
Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization's reporting procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Master's / Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Science, Business Administration, Management, or relevant discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in project coordination, field operations, youth development, skills training, livelihood, or employment- related programs.
Experience managing multi- district or multi- upazila operations is strongly preferred.
Experience in donor- funded or government- supported projects will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong field operations and team management skills.
Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement ability.
Good understanding of youth development, skills training, employment linkage, and community mobilization.
Strong reporting, documentation, and MIS/data management skills.
Ability to work in the CHT context and travel frequently to Khagrachari and Rangamati.
Fluency in Bangla and working knowledge of English.

Application Deadline

31 May 2026

Employment Type

Contractual

Working Days

Sunday to Thursday

Working Experience

Minimum 3–5 years

Educational Qualifications

Master's/Bachelor's

Salary

Negotiable

Benefits

As per Organisation's Policy

Office Hour

09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Location

Khagrachari, Chittagong, Bangladesh

JAAGO is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

JAAGO is also committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity and well-being of children, young people and other vulnerable groups. All applicants must share this commitment, will be required to adhere to JAAGO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if appointed, and may be subject to pre-employment reference and background checks and mandatory safeguarding training.

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