Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: DALIT

Vacancy: 3

Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 15 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Administration, Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Admin
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years of relevant field experience in community development, civic engagement, local governance, or rights-based programming.
∎ Proven experience working with marginalized groups including Dalit communities, women, and youth.
∎ Familiarity with union and upazila-level governance structures and service delivery systems.
∎ Strong facilitation and community mobilization skills.
∎ Ability to coordinate with government stakeholders and community-based organizations.
∎ Proficient in documentation and activity reporting.
∎ Basic understanding of digital tools and communication materials.
∎ Able to ride a motorcycle and willing to travel extensively across field locations.
∎ Good command in Bangla; Basic English reading/writing skills preferred.
∎ Experience:
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∎ Skills and Competencies:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Based in project areas (Bajua, Banishanta, and Loudobe) with frequent field travel (up to 80%).
∎ Must be flexible with work hours including early morning or evening community events.
∎ Support the implementation of project activities including participatory research, stakeholder mapping, formation of youth committees, and community dialogues.
∎ Organize and facilitate community-level campaigns on gender equality and civic rights.
∎ Assist in the rollout of the Model Unions Initiative and implementation of the Dalit student internship program.
∎ Coordinate the facilitation of dialogues between communities and local government officials, and support annual advocacy forums.
∎ Contribute to the development and promotion of the mobile grievance redressal app.
∎ Build trust with community members, youth, Dalit groups, women’s groups, and local leaders to ensure inclusive participation.
∎ Mobilize diverse community members to actively engage in project activities and decision-making spaces.
∎ Provide logistical and facilitation support to youth committees and ensure capacity-building training.
∎ Support the development of local partnerships with civil society organizations, NGOs, and government officials at union and upazila levels.
∎ Coordinate with local authorities to connect Dalit communities to legal aid, health, and livelihood services.
∎ Collect and compile field-level data, success stories, meeting notes, and event reports.
∎ Monitor progress of activities using predefined tools and indicators.
∎ Submit regular updates to the Project Manager with recommendations and field-level feedback.
∎ Support implementation of awareness campaigns via digital platforms, posters, and community events.
∎ Assist in preparing visual materials and disseminating rights-related information in local language.
∎ Position Summary:
∎ The Project Officer will play a critical role in implementing field-level activities across four outcomes of the project, with a strong focus on community mobilization, participatory research, stakeholder coordination, and advocacy facilitation. S/he will serve as the point of contact in the field and ensure effective implementation of activities in close coordination with the Project Manager and other team members.
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∎ Working Conditions:
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∎ Project Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
∎ Project Title: Together for Tomorrow: Enhancing Cooperation for Social Sustainability
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∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Activity Planning and Implementation
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∎ Community Engagement and Mobilization
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∎ Networking and Stakeholder Coordination
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∎ Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
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∎ Communication and Campaign Support

Compensation & Other Benefits:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply with a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter highlighting their suitability and experience for the position. Email your application to career.dalit@gmail.com by May 25, 2025. Please mention "Application for Project Officer - Inclusive Civic Engagement Project" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and candidates from Dalit or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Any kind of persuasion will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. Organizational Background: DALIT is a rights-based development organization working to empower Dalit and other marginalized communities in Bangladesh. With a strong commitment to social inclusion, DALIT promotes civic rights, education, gender equality, and access to services. This new initiative strengthens civic engagement, governance participation, and collaboration between citizens, civil society, and government authorities, especially for the most excluded. Address: DALIT, 37/1, Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email career.dalit@gmail.com

Company Information:
∎ DALIT
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Address::
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development