Officer - Program

Job Description

Title: Officer - Program

Company Name: Katnarpara Nari Unnayan Sangstha (KNUS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field from a recognized university with at least 2nd class/Division or CGPA minimum 2.25 out of 4.00/minimum 2.82 out of 5.00 in any examination. (Master’s degree will be considered an advantage).

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 45 years

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program implementation and coordination with an NGO/INGO.
• Experience working in development or humanitarian programs will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bangla and English.
• Age not exceeding 45 years at the time of application.
• Sound understanding of development programming, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email/internet use.
• Ability to work in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong networking, communication, rapport-building, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to project areas when required.
• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The candidate must be free from smoking, alcohol, and drug use.

Job Location: Dhaka (Head Office)

Employment Type: Permanent

Context and Scope

Katnarpara Nari Unnayan Sangstha (KNUS) is a national-level, women-led, non-government humanitarian development organization. KNUS implements multi-sectoral development programs focusing on women’s empowerment, safe migration and reintegration, livelihoods, education, health, protection, and humanitarian response across urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. The Officer – Program will support the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of programs. The position will work closely with the Program Manager and other team members to ensure quality implementation of activities in line with project objectives, organizational policies, and donor requirements. This role is primarily operational, with opportunities to contribute to learning, documentation, and capacity development within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities as per approved work plans and donor requirements.

• Assist in coordinating with field teams, supervisor, and stakeholders for smooth program execution.

• Support implementation of field-level campaigns and community mobilization activities.

• Maintain proper documentation of program activities, outputs, and results.

• Assist in preparing activity reports, progress reports, and other program-related documents.

• Support data collection, compilation, and reporting for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL).

• Participate in meetings, trainings, workshops, and field visits as required.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.

• Perform any other program-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

KNUS is a women-led organization committed to safeguarding, gender equality, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment for all. All staff members are required to comply with KNUS’s Safeguarding Policy, Gender Policy, and Code of Conduct. Any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation, substance abuse, or discrimination is strictly prohibited.

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with other organizational benefits.