Program Officer

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

A Master's degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline from a recognized university, with at least one first-class/division in the academic record.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in project/program implementation in the development or NGO sector.

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience in report writing and in organizing, conducting, and facilitating workshops, training sessions, and meetings.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and internet-based communication.

• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.

• Sound knowledge of land rights and related issues.

• Sensitivity to gender equality, Indigenous Peoples, and the rights and concerns of other marginalized communities.

• A strong commitment to the organization's mission, values, and objectives.

ALRD is looking for a Program Officer to lead a three-year project advancing land rights, climate-resilient natural resource management, and sustainable community enterprises for rural, marginalized smallholders across Bangladesh.

At a Glance

Position: Program Officer (1 Post) — Grade III-B

Project: Empowering Rural Marginalized Smallholders through Sustainable Community Enterprises in Bangladesh

Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract (3-month probation)

Reports to: Project Coordinator / Executive Director (to be confirmed at offer stage)

Location: Dhaka, with regular field travel (7–10 days/month)

Contract Duration: The initial contract will be until 31 March 2028, renewable upon completion of the initial term, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.

About ALRD

The Association for Land Reform and Development (ALRD) is a rights-based national policy advocacy and networking organisation working on land, access to natural resources linked to land, and human rights in Bangladesh. Established as the successor to the NGO Coordination Council for Land Reform Program (NCCLRP), ALRD works to mobilize grassroots communities and civil society to advance the land and human rights of poor and marginalized communities. ALRD focuses particularly on rural landless people, women, Indigenous Peoples, religious minorities, and other disadvantaged communities. Its work includes policy advocacy and lobbying, building networks and coalitions, community mobilization and capacity development, legal and technical support, research and knowledge management, and media and public engagement. ALRD works through a network of partner organizations, grassroots movements, civil society groups, and other stakeholders across Bangladesh.

ALRD envisions a democratic, secular, pluralistic, and inclusive Bangladesh free of discrimination — one that promotes sustainable development for all citizens, where equality in exercising rights and in the use and control of land and other natural resources is realized for all.

ALRD's mission is to create an enabling environment through which it aims to ensure pro-poor, gender-responsive policy changes in land ownership and climate-resilient natural resource management — inclusive of Indigenous Peoples and other marginalized communities — grounded in the principles of equity and justice, through advocacy and research.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring activities are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with the project document and donor requirements.

• Manage relationships with implementing partners, community organizations, and local stakeholders, including partner selection, agreements, and performance monitoring.

• Plan, organize, and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community meetings, and prepare related materials.

• Prepare timely narrative and progress reports for management and donors, and contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).

• Support budget tracking and expenditure planning for project activities in coordination with the finance team.

• Represent ALRD in relevant coordination forums, networks, and government or stakeholder engagements.

• Ensure project activities reflect ALRD's commitments to gender equality, Indigenous Peoples' rights, and the inclusion of other marginalized communities.

• Carry out other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor in line with the project's objectives as well as organization’s mission and vision .

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

ALRD is committed to safeguarding the communities it works with, particularly children and vulnerable groups, and operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEA). The selected candidate will be required to provide references, and may be subject to background and reference checks prior to appointment.

ALRD offers an enabling and supportive work environment, with a competitive monthly compensation package ranging from BDT 80,000 to BDT 85,000. No additional benefits will be provided.