Higher Education Officer

Job Description

Title: Higher Education Officer

Company Name: Community Development Centre-CODEC

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 85000 - 85000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2026-09-24

Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

• Age At most 45 years

Educational Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education/Social Sciences/Development Studies/International Relations, or a related discipline.

Years of Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in education programme implementation, youth development, higher education initiatives, scholarship management, or refugee education.

Gender: Female candidates will be given preference. Mandatory Requirements:

•Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Strong understanding of higher education systems and pathways.

• Knowledge of scholarship programmes and university admission processes.

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

• Ability to mentor and support young learners from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital education systems.

• Understanding of the Rohingya / Chittagonian dialect is also preferred.

• Demonstrative ability to work with diverse and marginalised communities.

Duration: 01 October 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Job Location: Refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Community Development Centre (CODEC) invites applications for the Higher Education Officer for implementing the 'Education and Protection for Refugee Community (EPRC) Project' funded by UNHCR, located at Ukhiya & Teknaf Cox’s Bazar)

Duration: 01 October 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Job Location: Refugee camps in Teknaf & Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Key Areas of Performance/ Responsibility/ Accountability:

Planning and Implementation:

• Ensure implementation of Child Protection, PSEA policy, Code of Conduct and Data Protection Policy as provided by CODEC and UNHCR. Inform the appropriate authority within 2 hours of any breach of these policies.

• Use the English language as a medium of instruction to facilitate classes.

• Identify learning gaps and provide individual support for the students to address these gaps.

• Prepare detailed lesson plans in alignment with the Pearson Edexcel curriculum standards.

• Develop/ Collect teaching and learning materials in alignment with the daily lesson plan.

• Deliver lessons according to the Pearson Edexcel curriculum and develop a lesson plan.

• Regularly assess the progress of learners through classroom activities, tests, quizzes, and assignments and maintain a record of the learner’s progress.

• Conduct regular classes in an effective manner.

• Maintain regular communication, arrange and facilitate parents’ meetings to discuss learners’ progress and address any concerns.

• Prepare reports as required by the School Supervisor and other relevant authorities.

• Participate in regular meetings, training sessions, and professional development programs guided by the project management.

• Utilise English skills to communicate effectively in the classroom and with colleagues.

• Support learners in developing their English language skills through immersive teaching methods.

• Engage in the Teachers' Learning Circle to share best practices and collaborative learning.

• Ensure biscuit feeding, cleanliness of learners & classroom and other activities which are required to implement the educational activities for the refugee children in the school.

Safeguarding & PSEA:

• S/he should abide by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)'s six core principles on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.

• Ensure the safety of team members (in respect to Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse - PSEA) from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program's goals on safeguarding implementation.

• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Weekly Holidays (02 Days). Mobile & Internet Allowance* Travel Allowance* Medical Fund* Welfare Fund* Maternity & Paternity Leave (ML & PL)*