Project Assistant, Education and Sponsorship

Job Description

Title: Project Assistant, Education and Sponsorship

Company Name: Muslim Hands International

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Sylhet

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 36000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2026-01-25

Application Deadline: 2026-01-31

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Qualifications and Desirable:

• Bachelor of Honors, Preferable Bachelor of Education (B. Ed). Any training/short course on Education will be considered.

• At least 3 years relevant Experience working for NGOs/ INGOs.

• Age limit at most 35.

• 60% Field visit required for the position holders.

• Fluency in Bengali and English.

• Knowledge of integrated development approaches, particularly in areas like education and sponsorship.

• Familiarity with Muslim Hands’ values and programmes.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of data collection tools and reporting methods.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Gender Equality Commitments:

MHI Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information and provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. We respect beneficiaries' women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status and value and respect all cultures.

Safeguarding Commitments:

The appointee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Muslim Hands International. Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy and remain alert and responsive to any child and adult. safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Reporting Supervisor: Senior Programme Officer

Additionally: Sponsorship and Communication Officer, Programme Associate

Type of appointment: Regular under annual contract and is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Organization Overview:

Muslim Hands International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development projects to communities in need globally. Muslim Hands International is dedicated to alleviating poverty and suffering around the world. With a focus on sustainable development, emergency relief and community empowerment, Muslim Hands International operates its activities in various countries including Bangladesh, providing aid and support to those in need regardless of race, religion or gender. With a focus on serving vulnerable populations, Muslim Hands International Bangladesh operates various programmes to improve Education, Food Security, Healthcare, WASH, Livelihoods and Emergency relief efforts.

Position Overview:

The Programme Associate/Project Associate (Education and Sponsorship) at Muslim Hands International Bangladesh will support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various humanitarian and development projects under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer. Also working with the Sponsorship and Communication Officer on sponsorship and communication-related works. The role involves coordinating with field teams, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and ensuring that projects are aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements. The Programme Associate (Education and Sponsorship) will also assist in budget management, proposal development and stakeholder communication, while ensuring compliance with policies and standards. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable communities.

Additionally, the program associate is essential to the organization’s efficient administration and execution of program activities. The role encompasses a combination of operational, logistical, procurement, and administrative duties with the goal of promoting team productivity and program success.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Design & Implementation:

• Support and assist to Country Office on sponsorship activities.

• Assist in beneficiary data collection, reporting and documentation.

• Enhance stakeholder engagement including communication with schools and sponsored children.

• Support sponsorship MoU signing event, health check-ups, home visits and school visits of the orphan children.

• Manage and keep progress records of sponsorships and donations to support the education and well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children.

• Prepare and generate visit reports required by the authority and programme needs.

• Coordinate support services for orphan students, to ensure the essentials necessary for their education and well-being.

• Assist with organizing and scheduling meetings, workshops and events related to the projects and timely implementation of planned activities.

• Support all kind of programmatic and School based activities assigned by Programme Associate

• Collaborate with local communities, field teams and partners to implement project activities.

• Assist to conduct feasibility studies for new interventions and liaise with the beneficiaries for programme implementation.

• Coordinate the implementation of educational programmes that specifically address the needs of vulnerable children including orphans and children with disabilities at the Muslim Hand Schools

• Identify and select beneficiaries in the MHIBD working area, ensuring accurate data preparation and documentation.

• Maintain strong relationships with registered beneficiaries and the community.

• Provide support for sponsorship-related tasks, including correspondence and reporting.

• Collect and compile required content, case studies, success stories and reports for funding affiliates.

• Assist in preparing narrative and statistical reports on the sponsorship program.

• Collaborate with partners, NGOs, and government bodies for project implementation and community needs assessment.

• Ensure proper documentation, data entry and management of sponsorship information systems.

• Support the safeguarding focal point in mobilizing existing protection mechanisms and referral pathways.

• Assist in communication related activities as required.

• Required to travel to different district as per requirement and conduct regular home visit and dialogue with local authorities.

• Prepare regular progress reports and updates for the Senior Programme Officer and donors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Contribute to case studies, success stories, best practices and impact reports to highlight programme achievements.

• Support to prepare annual reports, narrative reports, budget, TOR etc.

• Support capacity-building initiatives for field staff and community members to improve project implementation and sustainability.

• Participate in training workshops and knowledge-sharing events within the organization.

• Support the development of communication materials (e.g. SBCC, IEC materials) and strategies to promote programme objectives.

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Programme Officer, including budget tracking, procurement processes and logistical coordination.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures in all project activities.

• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.