Program Officer

Job Description

Title: Program Officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 20

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters

Master's in any discipline

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

• Age At most 35 years

• Both male & female are allowed to apply

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in implementing donor-funded projects, preferably in NGO/INGO settings.

• Direct experience working with international donors or international donors funded projects.

• Strong working competency of Microsoft Office & ICT

• Willing to drive motorcycle and must have valid motorcycle driving licenses.

• Strong commitment to work with the extreme poor in the most vulnerable localities.

• S/he should have been able to fluently communicate in English.

• Good networking and coordinating abilities.

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 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

The Program Officer will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities under ESDO's various donor-funded projects. The role involves ensuring quality service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. The Program Officer will also support capacity building, documentation, and advocacy initiatives relevant to the assigned project(s).

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation and Coordination:

• Assist in the development of detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and ensure timely and effective execution of project activities.

• Coordinate with field staff and community stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services and interventions.

• Facilitate training, workshops, community meetings, and awareness-raising sessions as per project objectives.

• Ensure proper selection and support of project beneficiaries following project guidelines.

 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Collect and verify data regularly to monitor progress against targets and indicators.

• Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys, needs assessments, and impact evaluations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and financial reports in line with donor and organizational templates.

• Document success stories, lessons learned, and challenges for knowledge sharing and advocacy purposes.

Liaison and Communication:

• Maintain strong coordination and communication with local authorities, government departments, donor agencies, and community-based organizations.

• Represent ESDO at local and regional forums, meetings, and events as delegated by the management.

• Ensure effective communication between project team members and central office.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project activities comply with donor and organizational policies (including safeguarding, child protection, PSEA, anti-fraud, and accountability frameworks).

• Support financial tracking and proper utilization of project funds.

• Participate in internal and external audits and provide necessary documentation and clarification.

Capacity Building and Support:

• Facilitate training sessions for field staff, volunteers, and community members.

• Mentor and supervise field teams, providing technical and operational support as needed.

Others benefit as per organizational policy