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Designation / Project Position
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Project Coordinator
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Location
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Chatrapur and Rangeilunda Blocks, Ganjam District, Odisha
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Reporting To
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Program Manager , Delhi Office
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Duration
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18 months
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About CKD
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IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation focused on women, adolescents and children, promoting equitable access to health, nutrition, education, 21st-century skills, livelihoods and employability. CKD was incubated by IPE Global Limited and draws on its experience in implementing multi-sectoral development programmes.
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About Project
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Swasth Angan seeks to strengthen selected Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in Chatrapur and Rangeilunda Blocks through need-based infrastructure improvements, essential ECCE and nutrition-support facilities, frontline-worker capacity building, stronger service delivery, and documentation of learning. The intervention is aligned with Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0. The project proposal identifies eight AWCs for upgrading; final site-level scope will be confirmed with CKD and relevant government counterparts.
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Role Purpose
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To lead day-to-day field coordination and execution of Swasth Angan activities, with particular responsibility for coordinating AWC infrastructure upgrades, vendor follow-up, government liaison, activity scheduling, and progress tracking across all facilities.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead field-level coordination and execution of infrastructure-related and programme activities.
- Liaise with PWD, civil, urban, rural infrastructure departments, and relevant line departments for planning and execution support of upgrading all nominated AWWs.
- Coordinate site assessments, activity scheduling, vendor follow-up, and implementation logistics.
- Track progress of centre-level works and ensure adherence to approved government specifications and timelines.
- Facilitate district- and block-level coordination with government stakeholders and local authorities.
- Engage regularly with GAIL Gas stakeholders from Ganjam, ensuring their smooth access to the project and its deliverables, and appraising them of programmatic developments as per requirement.
- Periodic reports to the donor and the government partners.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Rural Development, Project Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. A Civil Engineering background is preferred. Candidates with social-sector qualifications should demonstrate substantial experience in infrastructure project implementation.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in managing or coordinating infrastructure, civil works, community infrastructure, public-sector development projects, or CSR-funded infrastructure initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising civil works, monitoring construction quality, verifying adherence to approved drawings and specifications, and tracking project timelines and budgets.
- Proven experience coordinating with government stakeholders at block and district levels, including PWD, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, ICDS, Women & Child Development, or district administration.
- Strong understanding of basic construction standards, site safety practices, contractor management, and quality assurance processes.
- Ability to conduct site inspections, review bills and work completion reports, and document progress through regular monitoring visits.
- Strong stakeholder management, coordination, planning, documentation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and digital project reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Chatrapur and Rangeilunda Blocks.
Desirable:
- Diploma or certification in Civil Engineering, Construction Supervision, Quality Control, or Project Management.
- Experience working on Anganwadi, school, health facility, WASH, or other community infrastructure projects, including familiarity with Anganwadi/ICDS systems.
- Experience managing contractors, vendors, and consultants in rural or government-supported infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience working with CSR-funded projects and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Familiarity with government specifications, procurement processes, and approval mechanisms related to community infrastructure development.
- Ability to communicate in Odia; working knowledge of English and Hindi will be an advantage.
- Candidates based in Ganjam are encouraged to apply.
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How to apply
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Please mention the position name in the subject line (e.g., Project Coordinator, Odisha).
In your email, kindly include the following details:
- Notice period
- Current salary (CTC)
- Expected salary (CTC)
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IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development is committed to using fair, objective, and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups.
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