Assistant Project Officer (APO)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Project Officer (APO)

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 3

Age: Na

Job Location: Kurigram, Kurigram (Nageshwari, Ulipur)

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-03-19

Application Deadline: 2026-03-24

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Requirements: --

Skills Required:

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Responsibilities & Context:

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples' cantered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people cantered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh covering over 12 million poor and vulnerable people.

ESDO with technical support from HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh is collaborating to implement the “Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) Project” in the northern region of Bangladesh. This partnership aims to enhance capacities in adaptation, disaster risk management, climate-induced migration, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), livelihood, soil, and food security through mutual capacity-strengthening programs and knowledge-sharing activities. Together, they are exploring, pilot, and disseminate innovative technologies and methodologies while engaging in advocacy efforts to promote their adoption.

ESDO invites applications for the position titled Assistant Project Officer for the Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) project. As an Assistant Project Officer, she/he will play a key role in mobilizing communities, strengthening local capacities through localization, and facilitating sustainable climate-resilient solutions. She/he will work closely with vulnerable and marginalized groups, ensuring inclusive participation and promoting sustainable livelihood practices.

A. Community-Level Implementation Support

Support implementation of project activities at the union and community level in line with the approved work plan.

Facilitate community meetings, courtyard sessions, and group discussions on project interventions.

Assist in forming and strengthening community groups, committees, and local platforms (e.g., CISC groups, CMH committees, WASH committees, DRR committees).

Support rollout of activities related to Climate Information Services (CIS), Climate Migration Hub (CMH), Early Warning for All (EW4All), WASH, and livelihood initiatives.

Ensure timely field-level execution and follow-up of planned activities.

B. Community Mobilization and Awareness

Conduct awareness campaigns and sensitization sessions on climate change, disaster preparedness, safe migration, hygiene practices, and livelihood opportunities.

Engage with local leaders, youth, women groups, and vulnerable communities to ensure participation.

Support dissemination of early warning messages, climate information, and advisory services.

Assist in organizing community events, campaigns, and day observations.

C. Data Collection and Reporting

Collect field-level data including household information, beneficiary profiles, and activity records.

Support registration, profiling, and database updating (e.g., migrants, farmers, WASH users).

Ensure data accuracy and timely submission to supervisors.

Maintain proper documentation of meetings, trainings, and community activities.

D. Support to Training and Capacity Building

Assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and orientation programs at community level.

Support logistics, participant coordination, and follow-up of trainings.

Provide basic guidance to community members on project interventions and service access.

E. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain regular coordination with Union Parishads, local government representatives, community leaders, and service providers.

 Support engagement with local volunteers, LSPs, Youth, and change agents.

 Assist in organizing coordination meetings and stakeholder consultations at local level.

F. Monitoring and Follow-up

 Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress of activities and provide feedback.

 Support tracking of beneficiaries, service delivery, and usage of inputs or services.

 Identify challenges at community level and report to supervisors for timely action.

 Assist in monitoring visits, assessments, and evaluation activities.

G. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

 Ensure inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups in all activities.

Support implementation of inclusive approaches in community engagement and service delivery.

Assist in collecting sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data.

Promote awareness on rights, inclusion, and equitable access to services.

According to project allocation