Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Habiganj (Madhabpur)

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor/Honors degree in Development Studies, Education, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Statistics, or any other relevant subject from any reputed public, private or national university.

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

Working Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in relevant experience. Candidates with a having experience in field-level project implementation, preferably in school feeding or nutrition programs will get preference

• Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with WFP/USDA operational standards and reporting formats

• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and mobile data collection tools

• Fluency in Bangla and working knowledge of English

• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area

• Field-level problem solving and responsiveness

• Stakeholder engagement and community facilitation

• Commitment to CNRS’s values of inclusion, transparency, and accountability

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Team collaboration and adaptive learning

Expected Joining: October 2025

Duration: Till December 2026 with High Possibility of Extension

Project Brief: World Food Programme assisted school feeding programme, funding through United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole FY24 award aims to improve child nutrition, education, and health outcomes in Bangladesh . The programme will be implemented for five years, from October 2024 to September 2029. The programme will directly support 31,936 pre-primary and primary school children in 149 Government Primary Schools in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district, while providing technical assistance in Ukhiya and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district to continue the best practices achieved under USDA McGovern-Dole FY17 and FY20. The Programme also will provide capacity-strengthening support to the Government for upcoming Government Primary School Feeding Programme. The key activities under the programme include providing nutritious school meals, developing instructional materials, strengthening education system capacities, building and rehabilitating WASH facilities, supporting nutrition education, establishing school gardens, enhancing smallholder farmer production and market access, and enabling national and sub-national governance structures. The Programme will be implemented in collaboration with key partners, including CNRS, RtR, and FAO, to ensure sustainability, evidence generation, and effective coordination across sectors.

Under the guidance of WFP, CNRS will ensure food distribution, improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, and health education in targeted schools. CNRS will also focuses on capacity building, community engagement, and promoting sustainable practices.

Part I: Job Statement

CNRS, in partnership with WFP, is implementing the School Feeding Program in Madhabpur Upazila to improve child nutrition, school attendance, and learning outcomes. The program involves the regular distribution of fortified biscuits and fresh food items to targeted schools. The Project Officer plays a key role in coordinating field-level implementation and ensuring operational efficiency.

The Project Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of the School Feeding Program, ensuring timely delivery of activities, coordination with stakeholders, and compliance with WFP and CNRS operational standards. The role requires strong field engagement, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Part II: Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing school feeding activities as per the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)

• Coordinate with school authorities, community leaders, and field facilitators to ensure smooth implementation

• Monitor daily food distribution and verify compliance with WFP protocols (e.g., FEFO, hygiene, safeguarding)

• Support data collection and reporting in collaboration with M&E and Database Officers

• Facilitate community feedback mechanisms and ensure inclusive participation

• Prepare field visit reports, distribution summaries, and incident logs

• Assist in organizing training sessions for school staff and community stakeholders

• Ensure proper documentation of activities for donor reporting and audit readiness

• Identify operational bottlenecks and propose corrective actions to the Project Manager

• Represent CNRS in local coordination meetings and stakeholder engagements

Key Deliverables:

• Weekly and monthly implementation reports submitted to Project Manager

• Verified distribution records and school-level documentation

• Field visit reports with actionable recommendations

• Community feedback summaries and safeguarding logs

• Support provided for donor reporting and audit preparation

• Salary: BDT 73,853 per month all inclusive