Management Trainee-Program

Job Description

Title: Management Trainee-Program

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 30

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Masters in any discipline

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 1 years of practical experience in implementing donor-funded projects, preferably in NGO/INGO settings.

• Basic knowledge of project management concepts

• Strong reporting and documentation skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a team and multicultural environment

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Commitment to development work and community service

• Structured on-the-job training and mentoring will be provided

• Successful trainees may be absorbed into positions such as: Program Officer, Project Coordinator, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 422 upazilas under 56 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15.73 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

The Management Trainee – Program will be developed as a future program leader through structured learning, field exposure, and hands-on involvement in project implementation. The position aims to build competencies in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across various development projects of ESDO.

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation Support

• Assist in the implementation of project activities in alignment with project proposals and donor requirements.

• Support field-level operations, including community engagement and beneficiary coordination.

• Ensure timely execution of planned activities under supervision.

2. Planning and Coordination

• Assist in preparing work plans, activity schedules, and implementation frameworks.

• Coordinate with project staff, field teams, and relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in internal coordination meetings and workshops.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Support data collection, verification, and documentation of project activities.

• Assist in preparing periodic reports (daily, weekly, monthly).

• Maintain project documentation, records, and databases.

4. Learning and Development

• Participate in structured training, workshops, and mentoring sessions.

• Learn ESDO’s project management systems, policies, and operational procedures.

• Develop understanding of donor compliance, reporting formats, and field realities.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in communication with local government bodies, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Support awareness sessions, training programs, and community meetings.

6. Administrative Support

• Assist in logistical arrangements for project activities (training, meetings, field visits).

• Support procurement and administrative processes as per organizational policy.

7. Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, safeguarding principles, and donor guidelines.

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability in all tasks.

As per organizational policy