Programme Officer

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer

Company Name: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 1 Jul 2025

Education:
∎ Higher university degree in relevant disciplines for the position.
∎ Higher university degree in relevant disciplines for the position.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Knowledge and experience of programmes related to development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
∎ Minimum 3 years’ experience in project cycle management, including results management; financial management; audit; and monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Knowledge and experience of the operating framework for government, civil society and multilateral organisations in development and/or humanitarian programming in Bangladesh.
∎ Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to work analytically, independently and efficiently.
∎ Fluency in English both written and verbal.
∎ Readiness to take on new tasks and areas of responsibility, if and when required.
∎ Well-organized, structured, and adaptable
∎ Efficient while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
∎ Team player, eager to both help and learn from others
∎ Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under stress, deliver on time
∎ Knowledge and experience of programmes related to development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
∎ Minimum 3 years’ experience in project cycle management, including results management; financial management; audit; and monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Knowledge and experience of the operating framework for government, civil society and multilateral organisations in development and/or humanitarian programming in Bangladesh.
∎ Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to work analytically, independently and efficiently.
∎ Fluency in English both written and verbal.
∎ Readiness to take on new tasks and areas of responsibility, if and when required.
∎ Personal qualities
∎ Well-organized, structured, and adaptable
∎ Efficient while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
∎ Team player, eager to both help and learn from others
∎ Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under stress, deliver on time

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Type of employment: Full time, Open-ended
∎ Starting date: 01/09/2025 or soonest
∎ Location: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ The Norwegian Embassy offers a vibrant, informal working environment in a Nordic setting and excellent office facilities with a competitive remuneration package.
∎ We are currently looking for a programme officer responsible for managing projects within development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
∎ Serve as the embassy’s focal point on development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
∎ Day-to-day management of programmes. This will include appraisal and monitoring of contractual arrangements in accordance with results-based management, as well as the monitoring of programme implementation and budgets, expenditure and audit reports. Follow up agreements with partners and stakeholders, including government entities, multilateral organizations and civil society organisations.
∎ Producing and contributing to reporting, briefings and talking points within the area of work.
∎ Represent the Embassy in external meetings.
∎ Closely follow international, Bangladeshi and Norwegian developments in his/her area of work and inform Embassy staff of new developments.
∎ Contribute to communication materials, social media content, and events.
∎ Other duties as assigned.
∎ Full-time, open-ended contract with 6 months’ probation period. Occasional domestic travel may be required as part of the role.
∎ Duties and responsibilities
∎ Terms and conditions

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ The salary package will depend on experience and qualifications. We have a friendly and informal working environment.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

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