Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Nari Maitree

Vacancy: 01

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 48000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 13 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Social Science, Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Development Studies, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Science, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community development, gender equality, or related fields.
∎ Experience working with marginalized groups, particularly women and girls.
∎ Experience in facilitating training and community mobilization.
∎ Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
∎ Proficiency in Bangla and English; Rohingya/Chittagonian language is an advantage.
∎ Computer literacy, strong organizational and time management skills.
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community development, gender equality, or related fields.
∎ Experience working with marginalized groups, particularly women and girls.
∎ Experience in facilitating training and community mobilization.
∎ Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
∎ Proficiency in Bangla and English; Rohingya/Chittagonian language is an advantage.
∎ Computer literacy, strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Nari Maitree (NM), a well-established women-led NGO with 42 years of experience in Bangladesh, is implementing the "Together We Lead" project in partnership with UN Women. This project supports positive gender norms among forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingya) and host communities in Cox's Bazar, focusing on leadership and agency for women and girls and engagement with men and boys. We invite qualified and committed candidates to join our Cox’s Bazar team and contribute to this important initiative, drawing on Nari Maitree’s extensive experience in development and humanitarian programming.The Project Officer will oversee daily implementation of project activities, manage Gender Volunteers, and ensure community engagement across project sites.
∎ Reports to: Program Coordinator
∎ Duty Station: Cox's Bazar (Ukhiya), with occasional travel as required
∎ Implementation:Implement field activities as per workplan, including community outreach, dialogues, training sessions, and awareness-raising events.Support the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practice) and Women’s Leadership implementation, ensuring quality facilitation and adherence to methodologies.Support the establishment and operation of Women's Groups and other community initiatives.Coordinate with Gender Volunteers ofr effective delivery and provide regular coaching.Apply Do No Harm principles and document community feedback and adaptation measures.
∎ Implement field activities as per workplan, including community outreach, dialogues, training sessions, and awareness-raising events.
∎ Support the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practice) and Women’s Leadership implementation, ensuring quality facilitation and adherence to methodologies.
∎ Support the establishment and operation of Women's Groups and other community initiatives.
∎ Coordinate with Gender Volunteers ofr effective delivery and provide regular coaching.
∎ Apply Do No Harm principles and document community feedback and adaptation measures.
∎ Gender Volunteer Management:Manage recruitment and onboarding for Gender Volunteers according to RRRC guidelines and project SOPs.Conduct coaching sessions with Gender Volunteers on activity implementation, documentation, and community engagementMonitor the activities of Gender Volunteers, addressing emerging challenges as needed.·         Ensure the safety and well-being of Gender Volunteers through safeguarding protocols.
∎ Manage recruitment and onboarding for Gender Volunteers according to RRRC guidelines and project SOPs.
∎ Conduct coaching sessions with Gender Volunteers on activity implementation, documentation, and community engagement
∎ Monitor the activities of Gender Volunteers, addressing emerging challenges as needed.·         Ensure the safety and well-being of Gender Volunteers through safeguarding protocols.
∎ Community Engagement:Build strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.Facilitate communication between community groups.Promote community ownership and participation in project activities.Address community concerns and feedback in a timely and effective manner.
∎ Build strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate communication between community groups.
∎ Promote community ownership and participation in project activities.
∎ Address community concerns and feedback in a timely and effective manner.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:Document all field activities using standardized templates and ensure entry into database.Update activity tracking systems weekly with disaggregated participant data.Prepare regular progress reports for the Programme/Project Coordinator.Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes.
∎ Document all field activities using standardized templates and ensure entry into database.
∎ Update activity tracking systems weekly with disaggregated participant data.
∎ Prepare regular progress reports for the Programme/Project Coordinator.
∎ Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes.
∎ Coordination and Networking:Coordinate with other project staff, donors, and relevant organizations working in the area.·         Represent Nari Maitree at community meetings and forums, as assigned.Maintain communication with CiC offices, UNOs, and local authorities regarding project activities in respective locations.
∎ Coordinate with other project staff, donors, and relevant organizations working in the area.·         Represent Nari Maitree at community meetings and forums, as assigned.
∎ Maintain communication with CiC offices, UNOs, and local authorities regarding project activities in respective locations.
∎ Administration and LogisticsArrange logistics for project activities, including venue, transportation, and materials.Maintain project documentation and filing systems at the field level.Support procurement and inventory management for field activities.Track field-level expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
∎ Arrange logistics for project activities, including venue, transportation, and materials.
∎ Maintain project documentation and filing systems at the field level.
∎ Support procurement and inventory management for field activities.
∎ Track field-level expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
∎ Safeguarding:Adhere to Nari Maitree's safeguarding policies and procedures.Promote a safe and respectful environment for all project participants.Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly.
∎ Adhere to Nari Maitree's safeguarding policies and procedures.
∎ Promote a safe and respectful environment for all project participants.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly.
∎ Job Context
∎ Nari Maitree (NM), a well-established women-led NGO with 42 years of experience in Bangladesh, is implementing the "Together We Lead" project in partnership with UN Women. This project supports positive gender norms among forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingya) and host communities in Cox's Bazar, focusing on leadership and agency for women and girls and engagement with men and boys. We invite qualified and committed candidates to join our Cox’s Bazar team and contribute to this important initiative, drawing on Nari Maitree’s extensive experience in development and humanitarian programming.The Project Officer will oversee daily implementation of project activities, manage Gender Volunteers, and ensure community engagement across project sites.
∎ Reports to: Program Coordinator
∎ Duty Station: Cox's Bazar (Ukhiya), with occasional travel as required
∎ Job Description / Key Responsibilities Activity
∎ Implementation:
∎ Implement field activities as per workplan, including community outreach, dialogues, training sessions, and awareness-raising events.
∎ Support the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practice) and Women’s Leadership implementation, ensuring quality facilitation and adherence to methodologies.
∎ Support the establishment and operation of Women's Groups and other community initiatives.
∎ Coordinate with Gender Volunteers ofr effective delivery and provide regular coaching.
∎ Apply Do No Harm principles and document community feedback and adaptation measures.
∎ Gender Volunteer Management:
∎ Manage recruitment and onboarding for Gender Volunteers according to RRRC guidelines and project SOPs.
∎ Conduct coaching sessions with Gender Volunteers on activity implementation, documentation, and community engagement
∎ Monitor the activities of Gender Volunteers, addressing emerging challenges as needed.·         Ensure the safety and well-being of Gender Volunteers through safeguarding protocols.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Build strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate communication between community groups.
∎ Promote community ownership and participation in project activities.
∎ Address community concerns and feedback in a timely and effective manner.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Document all field activities using standardized templates and ensure entry into database.
∎ Update activity tracking systems weekly with disaggregated participant data.
∎ Prepare regular progress reports for the Programme/Project Coordinator.
∎ Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes.
∎ Coordination and Networking:
∎ Coordinate with other project staff, donors, and relevant organizations working in the area.·         Represent Nari Maitree at community meetings and forums, as assigned.
∎ Maintain communication with CiC offices, UNOs, and local authorities regarding project activities in respective locations.
∎ Administration and Logistics
∎ Arrange logistics for project activities, including venue, transportation, and materials.
∎ Maintain project documentation and filing systems at the field level.
∎ Support procurement and inventory management for field activities.
∎ Track field-level expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ Adhere to Nari Maitree's safeguarding policies and procedures.
∎ Promote a safe and respectful environment for all project participants.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Other admissible benefits as per organization's rules. (Inclusive of all applicable Tax as per the law of Bangladesh)
∎ Assignment Duration: Tentative 20 months.
∎ Other admissible benefits as per organization's rules. (Inclusive of all applicable Tax as per the law of Bangladesh)
∎ Assignment Duration: Tentative 20 months.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

• Any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.

• Nari Maitree is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Nari Maitree reserves the right to amend or withdraw this recruitment process at any stage.

• Nari Maitree is committed to the highest safeguarding standards; All recruits will undergo specific checks in accordance with the Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Anti-Fraud Policies of the organization.

• Nari Maitree has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.

• Applications will not be accepted from anyone with a record of conviction related to abuse or exploitation.

Company Information:
∎ Nari Maitree
∎ 133/A & B West Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.narimaitree.com
∎ Nari Maitree (NM)-meaning women`s solidarity is a women lead. totally a non-partisan and non-profit voluntary national development organization, founded in 1983 by a group of female social activists with a mission to empower the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, children, adolescents, and youth of rural and urban areas of the country. Nari Maitree has emerged as one of the leading national NGOs implementing its projects and programs both at urban and rural areas of the country.

Address::
∎ 133/A & B West Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.narimaitree.com
∎ Nari Maitree (NM)-meaning women`s solidarity is a women lead. totally a non-partisan and non-profit voluntary national development organization, founded in 1983 by a group of female social activists with a mission to empower the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, children, adolescents, and youth of rural and urban areas of the country. Nari Maitree has emerged as one of the leading national NGOs implementing its projects and programs both at urban and rural areas of the country.

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development