Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: DASCOH Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Chapainawabganj, Naogaon

Maximum Salary: Tk. 42450 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 1 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ At least 5 years of relevant job-related experience in local or national level development organizations.
∎ Prior working experience with Dalit, Adivasi, char dweller, flood victim and other marginalized communities of Bangladesh will be considered as added qualification.
∎ Skilled in livelihood development approach and Climate resilience activities and youth development process through skill-based training.
∎ Excellent report writing skill in both Bangla and English.
∎ Good verbal communication skill in both Bangla and English.
∎ Ability to manage necessary processes effectively, and work under pressure with maintain deadlines.
∎ Having good computer skills in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet browsing.
∎ Able to drive motorcycle and have valid driving licence.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The DASCOH Foundation is actively seeking a dynamic Project Officer to strengthen its team for the "Thriving through Equity, Economic Empowerment and Climate Resilience (THRIVE) Project." This multidimensional initiative supported by HEEKS/EPER Bangladesh, aims to catalyse positive change in marginalized communities. The primary mandate of this role is to facilitate and execute the ongoing interventions of the "THRIVE" project, including developing, implementing and monitoring Upazila-specific project activities to ensure effective execution and adherence to project goals while providing necessary support and resources to the staff team. Specifically, the Project Officer (PO) will play a vital role in activity planning and monitoring, supervising staff to maintain high-quality project activity execution, managing financial matters within the approved budget and ensuring transparent financial transactions at the union and community levels. Additionally, the Project Officer will actively coordinate with relevant GO-NGO organizations and Upazila-level government service agencies, including TVET training institutions and potential employers, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. S/he will maintain effective coordination with the Upazila administration, including the UNO and other relevant offices, and prepare required presentations and case studies for the project. Moreover, building and connecting robust partnerships with stakeholders is essential to ensure the project's success.
∎ DASCOH Foundation strongly follows ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) and financial corruption, safeguarding policies (Child protection, adult and staff safeguard) and expects all employees to abide by the Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct of the organization".
∎ Major responsibilities:
∎ Develop, implement and monitor Upazila-specific project activities.
∎ Supervise the staff team to ensure high-quality execution of all project activities.
∎ Ensure the effective implementation of planned project activities within the assigned Upazila.
∎ Assist the Project Coordinator of the THRIVE Project in achieving project goals through effective activity execution.
∎ Provide supervisees with the necessary support, guidance, and resources to ensure their success.
∎ Manage financial matters related to implementing Upazila-level project activities, adhering to the approved budget.
∎ Ensure transparent financial transactions at the union and community levels.
∎ Coordinate with relevant GO-NGO organizations at both community and Upazila levels.
∎ Communicate, coordinate and liaise with Upazila-level government service agencies (e.g., agriculture, livestock, fisheries, health, youth, social welfare, education), TVET training institutions and potential institutional & private employers.
∎ Maintain effective coordination with the Upazila administration, including the UNO and other relevant offices.
∎ Prepare presentations and case studies as required by the project.
∎ Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports for assigned areas.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chapainawabganj, Naogaon

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements for the position of Project Officer  and development age at maximum 45 years invited to apply with an updated CV includes the name of two referees (past/present employers) and recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201 by 15 October 2024.The interested candidates are also requested to write the job title applied for on the envelope with the contact address. Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, the candidate must produce all educational and experience certificates including National ID card (No need to attach any copy of the certificates with the application).  

Women and members of diverse indigenous group are especially encouraged to apply for this position. 

DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer