Project Assistant

Job Description

Title: Project Assistant

Company Name: Bangladesh Women`s Health Coalition (BWHC)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters
• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, or related field.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• At least 05 year of experience in project support or community engagement.

• Prior experience of working for organizing meetings, workshops, gathering is a mandatory requirement

• Prior experience working with older people or rights-based organizations is an asset.

• Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Good communication in Bangla and English.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with frequent field-trip when required)

Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (Renewable)

About the Project

This initiative, supported by HelpAge International, aims to empower older people’s associations and strengthen civil society engagement in promoting the rights and inclusion of older persons in Bangladesh. BWHC is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Assistant to support the implementation of this important work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination

• Support planning and execution of project activities, including meetings, trainings, and field visits.

• Assist in preparing activity schedules, logistics, and follow-up communications.

• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of project activities, attendance, and expenditures.

• Assist in compiling monthly progress reports and donor updates.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with older people’s associations, local NGOs, and government representatives.

• Facilitate community-level engagement and feedback collection.

• Administrative Support

• Manage procurement of supplies and services in line with BWHC and donor guidelines.

• Support financial documentation and petty cash handling.

• What We Offer

• A meaningful opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and rights-based programming.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.

• Salary: BDT 25,000/ (Consolidate)