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Position
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Project Coordinator, CEE South (Bangaluru)
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Duty station / Location
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CEE South, Bengaluru
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Reporting to
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Programme Director, CEE South
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Travel
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Frequent travel within Karnataka and Tamil Nadu; occasional travel to other locations based on programme requirements
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Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in the planning, coordination, monitoring and implementation of programmes undertaken by CEE South. Based at the CEE South office in Bengaluru, the position will primarily support projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, while contributing to programmes and assignments in other locations, as required.
CEE works across environmental education and education for sustainable development, climate action, waste management, water and watershed management, biodiversity conservation, and related areas of environment and sustainability. The Project Coordinator will therefore work across multiple projects and thematic areas rather than being assigned to a single programme.
A central responsibility of the role is project monitoring, documentation and client reporting. The Project Coordinator will ensure that progress, outputs, outcomes, implementation challenges and lessons are systematically tracked and communicated to clients, funding agencies and other stakeholders.
The position also carries a significant programme development and partnership-building mandate for the CEE Tamil Nadu State Office. The Project Coordinator is expected to establish and maintain strong professional networks in Tamil Nadu, identify opportunities for collaboration, and facilitate partnerships that can lead to new projects and programmes for CEE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Coordination and Implementation:
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of CEE South projects, with a primary focus on Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, while supporting projects in other locations, as required.
- Prepare detailed implementation plans and ensure that activities are completed in line with agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
- Coordinate with project teams, consultants, implementation partners, government departments, educational institutions, corporates, NGOs, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets and contractual requirements.
- Identify implementation challenges and work with project teams and management to develop timely and practical solutions.
- Support high-quality implementation across CEE’s thematic areas, including education, climate action, waste management, water and watershed management, biodiversity, and sustainability.
- Job Description | Project Coordinator | CEE South, Bengaluru
Project Monitoring, Documentation and Client Reporting
- Develop and maintain appropriate systems to monitor project activities, outputs, outcomes, indicators, timelines and risks.
- Review progress regularly against approved work plans, targets and deliverables.
- Undertake field visits to assess implementation quality and verify project progress.
- Coordinate with field teams to collect and validate quantitative and qualitative information required for monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare high-quality progress reports, monitoring reports, presentations and project updates for clients, funding agencies and institutional partners.
- Ensure that reports clearly communicate achievements, challenges, lessons learnt, outcomes and proposed next steps.
- Maintain systematic project records, databases, photographs, case studies, beneficiary information and other supporting evidence.
- Ensure the timely submission of technical and programme-related information in accordance with client and donor requirements.
- Contribute to strengthening monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting systems across CEE South’s programmes.
CEE Tamil Nadu State Office: Project Facilitation and Partnership Development
- Support the CEE Tamil Nadu State Office in facilitating and coordinating ongoing and prospective projects in Tamil Nadu.
- Contribute to strengthening the programme presence, visibility and institutional relationships of the CEE Tamil Nadu State Office.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of government departments, educational institutions, corporates, CSR foundations, NGOs, academic institutions, experts and other stakeholders in the state.
- Engage regularly with existing and prospective partners to identify areas of mutual interest and collaboration.
- Identify potential programme and funding opportunities aligned with CEE’s mission and areas of expertise.
- Facilitate meetings, consultations and discussions that can lead to new partnerships and projects.
- Represent CEE South and the CEE Tamil Nadu State Office, as appropriate, at relevant meetings, workshops, consultations, conferences and networking platforms in Tamil Nadu.
- Build long-term institutional relationships that extend beyond individual projects.
- Support senior colleagues in progressing prospective opportunities from initial discussions to concept development, proposal preparation and implementation.
Programme Development and Innovation: Contribute ideas for new programmes, interventions and approaches within CEE’s thematic domains.
Conceptualise innovative activities and programme models that respond to emerging environmental, educational and sustainability challenges.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen, adapt, replicate or scale existing CEE programmes.
- Prepare concept notes, programme frameworks, presentations and proposals for prospective projects.
- Work with internal teams and external experts to translate ideas into practical and implementable programmes.
- Remain informed about relevant policies, funding priorities, sector developments and innovations.
- Explore opportunities to integrate education, technology, community participation, behaviour change and other innovative approaches into CEE programmes.
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Team and Field Coordination
- Coordinate and support project teams working across multiple locations and programmes.
- Allocate and follow up on tasks and facilitate effective communication between project teams and the CEE South office.
- Conduct periodic project review meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
- Provide operational and programme support to field teams and assist in resolving implementation challenges.
- Travel regularly to project locations for monitoring, stakeholder meetings, training programmes, consultations and implementation support.
- Promote implementation quality through field observations, stakeholder feedback and regular interaction with project teams.
Communication and Knowledge Management:
Prepare presentations, concept notes, case studies, project briefs and other programme communication materials.
Document good practices, innovations, lessons learnt and significant programme outcomes.
Maintain organised records of projects, partnerships, proposals and institutional engagements.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation across CEE South programmes, including work undertaken through the CEE Tamil Nadu State Office.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, programme management, or environmental/development sector initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in project monitoring and professional reporting for clients, donors, CSR partners or funding agencies is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with government agencies, educational institutions, corporates/CSR programmes, NGOs or development organisations will be an advantage.
- Prior professional exposure and institutional networks in Tamil Nadu will be an added advantage.
- Experience working across multiple thematic areas or geographically dispersed projects is desirable.
Key Competencies:
- Strong project planning, coordination, monitoring and problem-solving abilities.
- Job Description | Project Coordinator | CEE South, Bengaluru
- Excellent written communication, documentation, presentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Initiative, creativity and a programme-development orientation.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with dispersed teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently for project and partnership-related work.
Language Requirements:
- English: Strong written and spoken proficiency is essential, particularly for professional communication, proposal development and client reporting.
- Tamil: Strong spoken proficiency is essential for project facilitation, stakeholder engagement and partnership development in Tamil Nadu. Ability to read and write Tamil is highly desirable.
- Kannada: Working knowledge is required for coordination and field engagement in Karnataka.
- Hindi: Working knowledge is desirable, particularly for coordination with stakeholders and projects outside South India.
Remuneration and Engagement:
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Immediate joining is preferred.
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the above requirements and are interested in contributing to CEE’s work are encouraged to apply through the CEE Careers Page.