Job Description
Title: Program Officer
Company Name: Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB)
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 5 Mar 2025
Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration
∎ Master’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a relevant field.
∎ Master’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a relevant field.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, Sharing meeting, Dialogue, civil society engagement meeting, etc.
∎ Capacity building activities like organizing training, workshops and seminar advocacy meeting.
∎ Experience in working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or government collaborations is highly desirable.
∎ Strong understanding of social justice, gender sensitivity, governance, and civil society development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Excellent project management, coordination, advocacy and training skills.
∎ Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
∎ Ability to engage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
∎ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, Sharing meeting, Dialogue, civil society engagement meeting, etc.
∎ Capacity building activities like organizing training, workshops and seminar advocacy meeting.
∎ Experience in working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or government collaborations is highly desirable.
∎ Strong understanding of social justice, gender sensitivity, governance, and civil society development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Skills & Competencies:
∎ Excellent project management, coordination, advocacy and training skills.
∎ Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
∎ Ability to engage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
∎ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist in designing and executing yearly and quarterly program implementation plans.
∎ Oversee day-to-day supervision and monitoring of project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and output indicators.
∎ Support in conducting other activity under the project i.e. Project Monitoring, research, advocacy to strengthen the voice of civil society in policy dialogues.
∎ Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for Member Organizations, including training and workshops.
∎ Assist in developing reports, documentations, and presentations on project progress and challenges.
∎ Establish and maintain strong coordination and communication with Member Organizations, government stakeholders, and development partners.
∎ Support field visits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure program effectiveness and learning.
∎ Organization: (ADAB) Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh
∎ Project: Strengthening the Role of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations for People-Centered and Sustainable Development, Continuation
∎ Supported by: Bread for the World, Germany
∎ Duration: Project-based (Three years, started in January 2025)
∎ Location: Based in Dhaka, with frequent field visits across the country
∎ About ADAB:
∎ ADAB is the coordinating body of NGOs in Bangladesh, dedicated to promoting people-centered, sustainable development and fostering a just, democratic, and gender-sensitive secular society. ADAB works closely with its Member Organizations (MOs), government agencies, and civil society stakeholders to advocate for policies that ensure social justice, human rights, and participatory governance.
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ The Program Officer will play a key role in assisting the Program Director in supervising project activities at the national and regional levels. The position involves close collaboration with project teams, Member Organizations, government officials, and civil society actors to ensure the effective implementation of project activities. The Program Officer will also contribute to capacity development initiatives and provide support to Divisional Coordinators in strengthening the role of NGOs in sustainable development.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Assist in designing and executing yearly and quarterly program implementation plans.
∎ Oversee day-to-day supervision and monitoring of project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and output indicators.
∎ Support in conducting other activity under the project i.e. Project Monitoring, research, advocacy to strengthen the voice of civil society in policy dialogues.
∎ Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for Member Organizations, including training and workshops.
∎ Assist in developing reports, documentations, and presentations on project progress and challenges.
∎ Establish and maintain strong coordination and communication with Member Organizations, government stakeholders, and development partners.
∎ Support field visits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure program effectiveness and learning.
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gross Salary 50000.00 per month,
∎ Festival and Bangla New Year Bonus,
∎ Other benefits Gratuity and PF as per organizational rules.
∎ Frequent travel required across project areas.
∎ Gross Salary 50000.00 per month,
∎ Festival and Bangla New Year Bonus,
∎ Other benefits Gratuity and PF as per organizational rules.
∎ Frequent travel required across project areas.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to send their CV with a photograph and a cover letter to the Director, ADAB, House No.1/E (1st Floor), North Adabor, Adabor, Dhaka, 1207 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Women`s are specially encouraged to apply.
∎ Smokers do not need to apply.
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.
Company Information:
∎ Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB)
∎ House-1/E (1st Floor), North Adabor, Dhaka-1207
∎ https://www.adab.org.bd/
∎ ADAB is the coordinating body of NGOs in Bangladesh, dedicated to promoting people-centered, sustainable development and fostering a just, democratic, and gender-sensitive secular society. ADAB works closely with its Member Organizations (MOs), government agencies, and civil society stakeholders to advocate for policies that ensure social justice, human rights, and participatory governance.
Address::
∎ House-1/E (1st Floor), North Adabor, Dhaka-1207
∎ https://www.adab.org.bd/
∎ ADAB is the coordinating body of NGOs in Bangladesh, dedicated to promoting people-centered, sustainable development and fostering a just, democratic, and gender-sensitive secular society. ADAB works closely with its Member Organizations (MOs), government agencies, and civil society stakeholders to advocate for policies that ensure social justice, human rights, and participatory governance.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 4 Apr 2025
Category: NGO/Development
