Program Officer

Job Description

Title: Program Officer

Company Name: Caritas Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Post-graduation / Master’s degree in a relevant field from any recognized university.

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

• Age At most 40 years

• Minimum 3 years work experience in similar position in the development of the indigenous sector in any NGO / INGO is required.

• Age maximum 40 years (as on 30/04/2026)

Required Competencies:

• Proven work experience with Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in land rights, advocacy, income-generating activities (IGA), and the development of Cooperative Credit Unions (CCUs).

• Strong interpersonal, networking, analytical, and interpretive skills related to indigenous and minority communities.

• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the capacity to provide clear program information and analysis aligned with organizational priorities.

Other Requirements:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong written communication skills in both English and Bangla.

• Self-motivated, positive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrates a strong “can-do” attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.

• Committed to organizational aims, values, principles, and policies, with a high level of integrity and responsibility.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, showing persistence in addressing challenges.

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices in Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. CB is implementing 86 projects covering 206 upazilas focusing on eight goals i.e. i) Social Welfare and Service of Love for Vulnerable Communities; 2) Ecological Conservation, Climate Justice and Sustainable Food System; 3) Humanitarian Response and Disaster Management; 4) Education, Skill Development and Employment Creation; 5) Health Care, Nutrition and Education; 6) Development of Indigenous Peoples; 7) Integral Human Development; and 8) Institutional Development and Sustainability.
Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is looking for a qualified professional (Indigenous Woman) for immediate appointment to the position of Program Officer for the Development of Indigenous People (DIP) Sector at Caritas Central Office.
Sector / Section: Development of Indigenous People (DIP)
Reporting to: Senior Manager (DIP)
Role of Responsibilities:

• Implement project activities in line with the approved plan and regularly report to the Sr. Manager-DIP and National Office.

• Prepare and submit monthly activity plans, annual operational plans, and periodic progress reports.

• Support project planning processes, including log-frame development, indicator selection, and results frameworks.

• Lead the design and implementation of MEAL systems, tools, and monitoring applications, ensuring donor compliance.

• Supervise, monitor, and provide technical guidance to project activities at the field level through regular visits.

• Develop Detailed Implementation Plans, MEAL reports, and consolidated monthly, six-monthly, and annual project reports, including budgets.

• Organize and facilitate MEAL training, coordination meetings, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for project staff.

• Strengthening monitoring capacities of project personnel through coaching, mentoring, manuals, and training materials.

• Coordinate closely with the Central MEAL team and ensure effective communication among field, regional, and National Offices.

• Uphold Caritas Bangladesh's safeguarding, child protection, asset stewardship, teamwork, and professional conduct standards; responsibilities may evolve as required.

• Bonus : As per organizational policy