Job ID: 306428

Project Coordinator

Society for Action on Rehabilitation Awareness Networking and Information (SARANI)

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Apply by: 15 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

1. About SARANI
The Society for Action on Rehabilitation Awareness Networking and Information (SARANI) is a non-governmental organization established in 2003, working towards the development and empowerment of underprivileged communities in West Bengal, particularly in the Sundarbans region. The organization focuses on women’s empowerment, child education, health and nutrition, gender equality, environmental protection, and sustainable community development. SARANI aims to strengthen vulnerable communities through awareness programmes, education, livelihood development, and community-based initiatives.

2. About the Position
SARANI is looking for a dedicated and motivated Project Coordinator to coordinate and implement community-based projects, with a special focus on climate change, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. The position will involve working closely with local communities, field staff, government departments, community-based institutions, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities to address climate-related challenges.

The selected candidate will be responsible for project planning, implementation, field monitoring, documentation, and reporting. Regular field visits to project locations, particularly in rural and climate-vulnerable areas, will be an essential part of this role.

3. Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Implementation: Plan, coordinate, and implement project activities related to climate change, environmental protection, climate resilience, and sustainable community development.

Climate Change and Community Resilience: Support community-level initiatives to address climate-related challenges, including cyclones, flooding, soil salinity, water scarcity, and other environmental risks, particularly in the Sundarbans region.

Regular Field Visits: Conduct regular visits to project locations to monitor activities, interact with community members, assess project progress, and ensure the effective implementation of planned interventions.

Community Mobilization: Organize community meetings, awareness programmes, workshops, and training sessions on climate change, environmental conservation, disaster preparedness, and sustainable livelihood practices.

Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with local communities, Panchayats, government departments, NGOs, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Track project progress, monitor field activities, collect data, and assess project outcomes against planned objectives and targets.

Documentation and Reporting: Prepare activity reports, field visit reports, case studies, success stories, meeting minutes, and periodic project progress reports for organizational and donor requirements.

Environmental Sustainability: Promote initiatives such as waste management, plantation, biodiversity conservation, water conservation, and other locally relevant environmental practices.

Team Coordination: Coordinate with field staff, volunteers, and community representatives to ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities.

Project Administration: Maintain project records, activity plans, attendance sheets, photographs, budgets, and other necessary documents.

Communication and Awareness: Assist in preparing awareness materials, presentations, and communication content related to climate change and environmental sustainability.

4. Educational Qualification:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geology or any other relevant discipline related to environment

5. Experience:
Relevant experience in project coordination, community development, environmental programmes, climate change, or NGO-based development projects will be preferred.

Knowledge of climate-related work in rural West Bengal, particularly the Sundarbans, will be preferred.

6. Required Skills:
a) Good communication and community mobilization skills.
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work effectively with local communities.

b) Good report-writing, documentation, and data-management skills.
Basic computer knowledge, including MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to plan activities, manage time, and work independently in the field.
Willingness to travel regularly to project locations, including remote and rural areas.

c) Fluency in Bengali is essential; working knowledge of English and Hindi is preferred.

7. Additional Requirements
a) Willingness to undertake frequent field visits and stay in project locations when required.
b) Ability to work with vulnerable communities and understand their local environmental and livelihood challenges.
c) Commitment to environmental sustainability, community participation, gender equality, and inclusive development.
d) Flexibility to work according to project requirements and organizational needs.
e) Minimum 1-2 year of experience in related field.

8. Salary
?15,000 per month (Negotiable, based on qualifications and relevant experience).

9. Application Procedure:
Interested candidates can apply with their CV and a covering letter to Email Address:- sarani.kolkata23@gmail.com. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted.

Job Email ID:

sarani.kolkata23(at)gmail.com