Project Coordinator

Scope of Work/Job Description: Project Coordinator/Executive Projects-Rural Rising

Location: Tandur mandal, Vikarabad district, Telangana

About us:

United Way globally is the oldest and largest privately funded charity in the world. A 137-year-old organization with a global presence in more than 40 countries, with over 1100 chapters. We raise around 5 billion US Dollars annually. Apart from being the oldest charity organization and raising large sums of money to address community needs, we engage over 2.5 million corporate and community volunteers every year, a feat that sets us apart from other charities.

The Bengaluru chapter (United Way Bengaluru) of United Way Worldwide started in 2008, with the vision to make lasting and effective change within our city and the rural areas around it. By bringing communities together, unleashing their potential and ours, we work towards creating positive change in society. We are dedicated to transforming lives by bringing positive changes in communities worldwide, focusing on health, education, environmental sustainability, rural development, and corporate volunteering.

Role: Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in facilitating community-level implementation and ensuring the long-term sustainability of project interventions. This position demands a deep commitment to working with rural communities and requires strong coordination with local self-government institutions, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and other grassroots stakeholders.

Functional Area: Project Planning, Execution and Monitoring, Community Engagement, Local Government liaison, Documentation, Budget Management

Core Skills: Program planning, Stakeholder Liaison, Stakeholder engagement, documentation, Data management

Reporting to: Sr. Executive/Assistant Manager-Operations

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the assigned CSR project, leading its end-to-end implementation – from planning and execution to monitoring, reporting, and closure.
• Prepare detailed project implementation plans in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and organizational priorities.
• Conduct community engagement activities, including Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), need assessments, and regular field visits, to ensure ground-level relevance and participation.
• Manage day-to-day execution of the project at the field level, coordinating with community members, local leaders, government departments, and partner organizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Gram Panchayats, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and other grassroots stakeholders to ensure support and convergence.
• Plan and organize awareness drives, community meetings, capacity-building sessions, and thematic events aligned with project objectives.
• Take complete ownership of budget utilization, ensuring effective cost management, timely disbursements, and compliance with financial protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of all project activities, beneficiary data, and intervention progress for internal tracking and external reporting.
• Lead the documentation and reporting process, including monthly updates, case studies, field insights, financial reports, and donor-specific documentation.
• Monitor project risks, flag critical issues, and recommend corrective actions in coordination with the operations team and donor representatives.
• Foster a cadre of local volunteers or champions, building their capacities to support and sustain project outcomes beyond the intervention period.

Qualifications & Skills:

a)      Graduate or postgraduate in any discipline, preferably in Social Work, Rural Development, or related fields, with a demonstrated willingness to work with communities through committed efforts.

b)      Preferred: 2–3 years of relevant experience in the social development sector, particularly in community engagement and grassroots implementation, is preferred.

c)      Proficiency in the regional language i.e. Telugu is essential.

d)      Willingness to travel extensively for work-related assignments across project locations.

Additional Skills:

·      Strong problem-solving skills at the community level, with the ability to develop creative and simple solutions for complex challenges.

·      Sound knowledge of Project Planning, Budget Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) structures, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and governance platforms.

·      Alignment with organizational values and a genuine passion for addressing complex societal issues.

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

·      A collaborative team player, willing to take on additional responsibilities as required to support project needs.

·      Computer Knowledge will have an added advantage.

To Apply:

Request you to send your updated CV to hr@uwbengaluru.org along with a covering letter detailing your interest in this position.

All the CVs received for the above position will be reviewed based on the job description, and a detailed communication will be shared highlighting whether they have been shortlisted or not. Based on this, the shortlisted candidates will be called further for the interview process at United Way of Bengaluru.