Job ID: 292050

Project Coordinator

Sarathi Development Foundation

Location: Harakh and Siddhaur Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 25 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

About the Organization:

Sarathi Development Foundation, based in Lucknow, has been working for more than 28 years on participatory principles to address the needs of children, adolescent girls, and women through integrated community development. The organization has a strong history of collaboration with UN agencies, government bodies, corporate sector, international NGOs, and networks. Sarathi believes that communities possess inherent potential to bring positive change in their lives. It has developed evidence-based participatory methodologies to engage children, adolescents, youth, and women in identifying and addressing their needs through integrated micro-planning, community capacity and resource building, child and youth-led advocacy systems, life skills education, behaviour change communication, ICT-based interventions, and strengthening linkages with government services and schemes. These approaches combine individual, collective, and institutional action for sustainable social impact. The organization's vision is to empower children, adolescent girls, youth, and women to overcome barriers and realize their full potential. Its mission is to support communities in using their own resources and strengths to lead their development process. Sarathi has strong expertise in designing and implementing community-based models and system-strengthening interventions in rural and urban slum settings.

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Organization Type: NGO

Location: [Harakh and Siddhaur Block of Barabanki District, UP]

Employment Type: Full-time (Field Based)

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Salary and Allowances : Rs. 48,000 approx.(per month)

Application Deadline: 25.05.2026

Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the SALONI Project activities at field and district/state level. The role involves close coordination with government departments, community stakeholders, partner organizations, and field teams to ensure timely and quality implementation of project interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation & Coordination:
* Coordinate day-to-day implementation of SALONI project activities as per approved work plans.
* Ensure timely execution of field activities, trainings, meetings, campaigns, and community engagement initiatives.
* Support the development and tracking of monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
* Coordinate with field teams and partners for smooth project operations.

Stakeholder Engagement:
* Maintain regular coordination with government departments, local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.
* Represent the project in meetings, reviews, and coordination forums at district/state level.
* Strengthen collaboration with frontline workers, community groups, and institutions.

Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting:
* Monitor progress of project activities against targets and indicators.
* Collect, compile, and analyze project data and field reports.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports with quality documentation.
* Document success stories, case studies, best practices, and lessons learned.

Capacity Building:
* Support planning and facilitation of trainings, orientations, workshops for staff and stakeholders.
* Provide supportive supervision and guidance to field teams.
* Assist in developing IEC/SBCC materials and community mobilization strategies.

Financial & Administrative Support:
* Support budget tracking and ensure activities are implemented within approved budgets.
* Coordinate logistics for trainings, meetings, field visits, and events.
* Maintain proper project records and documentation.

Field Monitoring:
* Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality and provide technical support.
* Identify implementation challenges and suggest corrective actions.
* Ensure timely follow-up on action points from reviews and field observations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Master's/Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Rural Development, Sociology, Development Studies, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination and implementation in development sector projects.
* Experience in community mobilization, health, nutrition, WASH, gender, education, or livelihood projects preferred.
* Experience working with government systems and community-based programs will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:
* Strong coordination and communication skills.
* Good report writing and documentation skills.
* Knowledge of community engagement and SBCC approaches.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
* Willingness to travel extensively in project areas.

Preferred Attributes:
* Problem-solving and leadership abilities.
* Ability to work in multicultural and community settings.
* Strong organizational and planning skills.
* Commitment to community development and project goals.

Job Email ID:

sarathi_d_f(at)rediffmail.com