Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)

Vacancy: 2

Age: 25 to 45 years

Job Location: Barguna, Bhola

Salary: Tk. 35000 - 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters
• Bachelor/Honors

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education, Gender, or relevant discipline.

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

• Age 25 to 45 years

• At least 3 years of experience in community-based project implementation.
• Skills in youth facilitation, community mobilization, and participatory approaches.
• Good understanding of gender equality, child rights, and SRHR.
• Excellent interpersonal and reporting skills.
• Must be skilled in driving a motorbike and possess a valid/active driving licence
• ** Additionally, provide continuous support during emergencies and follow any instructions given by the AVAS management team.

Development of society depends on bringing positive and sustainable changes in people’s lives through inclusive initiatives that actively involve communities in planning and implementation. Guided by this belief, Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) was established in 1998 in Barisal as a non-political, non-profit, community-based organization, registered with all relevant government departments. Since its inception, AVAS has evolved from focusing primarily on women’s and children’s rights and leadership to implementing diverse programs in safe water and sanitation, education, legal aid, reproductive and maternal health, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), youth health and rights, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and good governance. AVAS is widely recognized for its transparency, accountability and strong community engagement. Adopting an integrated development approach, the organization continues to focus on poverty elimination, health care, legal empowerment, literacy promotion, environmental preservation and youth leadership, ensuring holistic and sustainable community development in southern Bangladesh.

Now AVAS is launching a new initiative in partnership with Plan International Bangladesh. The project, titled “Space to Lead Project," will commence in November 2025 in Bhola Sadar, Charfession, Barguna Sadar and Patharghata Upazila.

Space to Lead Project is funded by Plan International Bangladesh aiming to strengthen a vibrant and pluralistic civil society where children and youth, particularly girls and young women aged 10–24 are empowered to exercise their rights and enjoy gender equality. The project focuses on building the capacity of youth-led and women-led organizations, promoting civic engagement and advancing child protection, sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR). Space to Lead works to ensure that young people can meaningfully participate in decision-making processes, influence policies and live free from violence and discrimination in safe, inclusive environments.

Job Summary

The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing field-level activities related to youth engagement, child protection and SRHR awareness under the Space to Lead project. S/he will directly work with youth groups, community leaders and partner CSOs to deliver quality interventions that contribute to project outcomes.

 Key Responsibilities

 Program Implementation

• Conduct different meetings with parents, stakeholders and community members on child protection, social norms and referral mechanisms.

• Organize sensitization meetings with local and religious leaders and duty bearers.

• Support awareness sessions with men and boys on promoting positive masculinity.

• Coordinate community-based child protection mechanism meetings and ensure functionality.

• Facilitate observation of international days (IWD, IDG, 16 Days of Activism).

Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect data, case stories and success evidence from the field.

• Maintain records of attendance, meeting notes, and activity reports.

• Provide weekly and monthly progress updates to the Project Coordinator.

Capacity Development and Networking

• Support partner youth organizations in developing their skills on leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement.

• Maintain coordination with local government institutions (Union Parishad, CMPC, Child Welfare Board).

Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Ensure all activities adhere to child protection and safeguarding principles.

• Promote gender equality and inclusion in all field interventions.