Programme Officer - Project Operations

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer - Project Operations

Company Name: WildTeam

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka, Khulna

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2025-11-08

Application Deadline: 2025-11-19

Education:

• Masters

• A Master’s degree in Biological or Social Sciences, Conservation Management, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, Anthropology, or a related field.

• Experience in community engagement and capacity development initiatives.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience working with community-based organizations, community behaviour change programs, or local government initiatives.

• Experience in development cooperation is a plus.

• Ability to make decisions in complex situations while ensuring a compliant workflow within the department.

• Strong project management skills, with experience in budget management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in community and environmental contexts.

• Outstanding documentation skills in both Bangla and English, including writing reports, keeping accurate records, and compiling progress updates.

• Ability to lead and coordinate diverse teams and ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities.

• Previous experience working in the Khulna region is an advantage.

• Previous experience working in the M&E is an advantage.

• Willingness to join at short notice (if required).

Website : www.wildteam.org.bd

About WildTeam

WildTeam is a conservation organisation working to save endangered wildlife and their habitats. The team has a current focus on tigers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. It is a registered non-profit and non-government organisation in Bangladesh. All of our work is guided by four core values which are as below:

We believe in people

WildTeam believes people are the solution because we see evidence of it every day. Human beings are innovative, adaptable and passionate; every single one of us can be a game changer.

We celebrate nature

WildTeam have a passion for nature and we share it with others, because we believe the best way to protect nature is to celebrate it. We nurture people’s innate love for nature and channel that love into successful conservation.

We are grounded in reality

We rely on thorough research to guide our strategy and all our interventions. We listen to people to learn about what motivates them, and then we build solutions based on those motivations. We use rigorous project management methodologies to achieve maximum results.

We act fearlessly

Big challenges need big solutions. The fact the world continues to lose nature shows that new approaches are needed. We’re not afraid to do things differently and we continuously search and try new methods and technologies.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution and Management

• Ensure effective and timely execution of all planned activities at designated project sites, maintaining compliance with project timelines, quality standards, and WildTeam’s operational guidelines.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of project operations under the direct supervision of the Program Director/Program Manager of the organization and in close coordination with the designated focal person from donor.
• Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of community based project activities, campaigns, and awareness following organizational objectives.

Annual Work Plan Development

• Collaborate with project team members to develop comprehensive annual work plans that align with project outputs, outcomes, and goals.
• Coordinate budget forecasting and ensure work plans are realistic, actionable, and within resource constraints.

Government Liaison and Local Government Engagement

• Establish and maintain effective coordination with relevant government agencies at district and Upazila levels to facilitate project progress, ensure compliance, and foster partnerships.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with local government authorities, such as Union Parishad, Upazila Administration, Schools under the project area, and community-based organizations, to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Engage with the Bangladesh Forest Department, Educational Institution, and other relevant line agencies to support project interventions and compliance.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with government counterparts to strengthen collaboration and facilitate field-level activities.

Leadership, Coordination, and Team Supervision

• Provide effective leadership, guidance, and technical oversight to the team members.
• Supervise field staff, provide technical backstopping, conduct regular team meetings, and ensure the achievement of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Lead the development of staff work plans, monitor progress, and provide continuous coaching and mentoring.

Field Supervision and Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor ongoing project activities, provide feedback to field staff, and ensure quality implementation.
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including local youth groups, forest-dependent communities, and educational institutions.
• Oversee field-level coordination with local stakeholders such as the Bangladesh Forest Department and community representatives.

Financial Oversight and Budget Management

• Prepare, manage, and revise project budgets in line with work plans, ensuring compliance with donor’s and organizations financial policies.
• Review monthly expenditures, conduct budget analysis, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Support the timely submission and approval of required financial reporting and documentation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Design and implement project M&E systems in collaboration with the project team to track project progress and outputs.
• Facilitate data collection, aggregation, and analysis to inform decision-making and reporting.
• Produce timely project progress reports, mid-term reviews, donor reports, and final evaluation reports.
• Maintain and update M&E databases and ensure data quality assurance.

Meeting Facilitation and Reporting

• Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings with donors, government counterparts, local stakeholders, educational institutions and community groups.
• Lead the preparation of detailed monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and final project reports, consolidating field insights, progress metrics, and lessons learned.
• Maintain strong communication and documentation practices to ensure transparency and accountability.

Human Resource Support

• Assist in HR-related functions, including staff recruitment, orientation, performance management, and capacity development.
• Conduct annual staff performance appraisals and provide regular feedback to promote professional development.
• Maintain a capable and motivated project team aligned with organization’s values and project goals.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all team members by implementing safeguarding policies and fostering a secure working environment.
• Promote safeguarding standards within the project team, ensuring adherence to reporting procedures for any incidents.

Environmental Education and Knowledge Management

• Support the design and dissemination of environmental education materials targeting local communities and youth platforms.
• Facilitate the development, documentation, and compilation of case studies highlighting project achievements, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Manage and Coordinate cross-border knowledge exchange activities/engagements

Communication, Advocacy, and Public Engagement

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders for successful event management, campaign delivery, and project visibility.
• Build partnerships with relevant organizations, media outlets, and public platforms to amplify project outreach and advocacy efforts.
• Conduct post-campaign assessments to evaluate the impact of awareness initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other project-related tasks as assigned by senior management to support the overall success of WildTeam’s initiatives.

Preferred Attitude

The most important quality WildTeam is looking for in all its employees is a positive can-do attitude and “One Team” approaches. We recruit people who are highly motivated to save wildlife, take responsibility for their work, can solve complex problems, have a fearless attitude and are ready for a challenge, and who enjoy working with supporting others in sometimes challenging living and political conditions.

WildTeam are therefore looking for a strong leader and a fast learner, who is driven, dynamic, and confident, knows how to get the best from a team, has fierce eye for detail and analysis whilst being able to also operate and at a visionary/strategic level.

• As per the policy of WildTeam