Posted on : June 20, 2025 Application deadline : June 24, 2025
Assistant Coordination Manager (Internal#70/2025)
icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
This is an internal advertisement exclusively for active and eligible icddr,b employees, in accordance with the organization's policy.
Position Description:
The study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of an integrated intervention program on reducing depressive symptoms among low-income women in rural Bangladesh. While the study will be conducted in Birganj, Dinajpur, the position advertised here will be based at the icddr,b main office in Dhaka.
The Assistant Coordination Manager will support the Principal Investigator in planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative and financial operations across multiple projects. The position will be based in Dhaka Office with frequent travel to all the field sites and field offices in Bangladesh. S/he will be involved in –
Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support in alignment with project needs and timelines; Preparation of budget as per the donor and organizational policy. Monitor and ensure expenditures are made according to budget provision and forecast fund requirements as per Centre and Donor policy; Maintain liaise with relevant stakeholders i.e. Finance, HR and Supply Chain Management; Identify operational challenges and propose/implement corrective or preventive measures; Anticipate study-specific requirements (e.g., timelines, resources) and plan administrative support accordingly; Coordinate logistics for ongoing and upcoming research activities, including procurement, transport, and site arrangements; Responsible for Cost management, and HR Requisitions for existing staff members and new positions; Responsible for preparation of financial reports and invoices as per the agreement. Coordinate field site administrative and financial activities. Manage project fixed assets and coordinate asset disposal in accordance with procurement policy; Supervise and guide support staff on daily tasks; Set goals, conduct appraisals and confront poor performance in a positive manner; Organize training for team members in order to build a productive support team.Required qualifications and experience:
Master's degree in Commerce/MBA with a strong academic record; At least 05 years of work experience in handling financial, administrative and logistics support to projects.Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka.
No of Position: 1
Contract Type and Duration:
Fixed Term; duration will be 1 Year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.Salary & benefits:
Annual Tk. 1,608,570/-inclusive of house rent, conveyance, and other admissible benefits; 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.Notes of attention:
Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview; icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by June 23, 2025.