Product Design and Development Officer

Job Description

Title: Product Design and Development Officer

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 70000 (Monthly)

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

Published: 25 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Master / Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts /Fashion Design / Creative Arts or any other relevant discipline.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum 03 years of professional experience in textile/jute/craft product design and development.
∎ Demonstrated experience in contemporary creative product design.
∎ Experienced in jute or cloth-based product development based on current market opportunity.
∎ Experience in artisanal product design considering Rohingya culture  Knowledge on value chain development of jute and cloth-based products.
∎ Skilled in utilizing Illustrator and Photoshop effectively.
∎ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
∎ Willingness and ability to work in hardship environment.
∎ Ability to work independently without regular supervision and minimum assistance.
∎ Excellent teamwork, and a proven track record of building trust within and empowering teams.
∎ Able to find innovation in product development.
∎ Research & Development of seasonal themes and inspirations.
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The NGO Forum for Public Health, in partnership with UNHCR, empowers refugee communities through its Self-Reliance and Livelihood Project. Key initiatives include the production of jute and cloth-based items, menstrual hygiene materials. By fostering economic opportunities and sustainability, NGOF has provided livelihoods to over 3000 individuals in 2025. With a focus on gender inclusion, disability integration, and eco-friendly products, the project enhances community resilience while promoting environmental sustainability.
∎ The role of Product Design and Development Officer plays a crucial role in driving innovation by developing new products and improving existing ones. Their expertise ensures that our offerings remain relevant, competitive, and aligned with market trends, giving our organization an edge over competitors.
∎ The position is vital for sustaining long-term growth, enhancing product quality, reducing costs, and ensuring that our organization remains competitive, customer-focused, and innovation-driven.
∎ Develop creative products considering the artisanal skills in the camps.
∎ Generate and evaluate new product ideas and concepts and identify new opportunities and formulate product concepts.
∎ Identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, and design for manufacture)Analysing sketches and samples, understanding consumer requirements and develop products.
∎ Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand the design and product requirements.
∎ Liaise with external suppliers and project team for sourcing raw materials.
∎ Provide support to production team to improve lead times.
∎ Provide technical support during the sample process from sketch development to final approval of  the products.
∎ Submitting proposals and sample designs for evaluation by the project management team before moving to the final production/manufacturing.
∎ Modify and improve  existing designs to meet changing customer/consumer preferences.
∎ Collaborate with Marketing and Sales Teams in monitoring product performance from the launch stage and initiate appropriate solutions in case of product rollout problems.
∎ Review all samples thoroughly and ensure all comment instructions followed prior to dispatch samples.
∎ Maintain strong relationship with the team members.
∎ Any other duties assigned by the Project Management Unit

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Job Highlights:
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2025.
∎ The job location will be in Camp-05, Ukhiya.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.