Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Jago Nari (Barguna)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Patuakhali (Kalapara)

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor`s/Master`s in Geography and Environment, Disaster Management, Social Science or equivalent.

• 3 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• At least 3-4 years of working experience in relevant positions, including 2 years’ experience in program implementation, monitoring, and Staff Supervision.

• Good negotiation skills.

• Strong field facilitation skills, knowledge in pro-poor program implementation.

• Knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction and early warning systems in Bangladesh

• Knowledge of good governance, DRR, gender equity, and multifaceted intervention

• Willing to spend significant time in the field

• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/ management.

• Proven ability in stakeholder coordination, especially with government agencies and local governance institutions.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Prior experience in DRR, Climate Change Adaptation, and Anticipatory Action

• Familiar with the geographical and socio-economic conditions of Coastal areas

• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly.

• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

• Good verbal and written communication skills in local language, English, and Bengali;

• Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving;

• Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds;

• Experience in Cash for Work (CFW) modality through Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) will be prioritized

• Good understanding of issues related to gender equity and protection

• Experience working with marginalized groups, particularly women and indigenous populations.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, accountability mechanisms, and Do-No-Harm approaches.

Project Title: Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers

Project Duration: 1 September 2025 – 28 February 2026

Project Location: Kalapara Upazila (Patuakhali District)

Reporting to: Coordination, Communication and Resources Mobilization, JAGO NARI.

Job Summary:

JAGO NARI is a non-governmental development organization working in the central coastal region of Bangladesh. The organization’s key focus areas include Women’s Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Health & Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Education. Recently, JAGO NARI has started implementing the Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers Project with technical support from CARE Bangladesh. To strengthen the project team, JAGO NARI is seeking a Project Officer. The Project Officer will be responsible for leading project implementation and operational management, ensuring the quality delivery of all components. S/he will oversee planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership, while ensuring that project objectives are achieved in alignment with JAGO NARI’s mission and approach.

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Implementation:

• Lead the overall execution of the Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers project, ensuring that planned outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

• Coordinate the implementation of key components, including Anticipatory Action, climate-resilient agriculture, and disaster preparedness, using gender-sensitive and participatory approaches.

• Regular field visits and assist the Field Facilitator for BNFs selection and other project interventions.

Strategic Planning & Coordination:

• Develop detailed implementation plans, Monthly & Quarterly work plans, procurement schedules, and field-level operational strategies in collaboration with technical teams.

• Ensure strong coordination with government departments (UNO, PIO DAE, Union Parishads, and local stakeholders.

• Coordination with CPP, Shelter Management Committee, and UzDMC, UDMC etc.

Financial & Administrative Oversight:

• Manage project budget with transparency and accountability, in coordination with the finance team.

• Approve financial transactions, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies.

• Maintain procurement and asset management aligned with organizational and donor guidelines.

Team Management & Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and capacity development support to a multi-disciplinary team of staff.

• Organize regular staff meetings, performance appraisals, andtraining sessions.

• Foster a team culture that emphasizes accountability, mutual respect, and innovation.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning:

• Work closely with the M&E team to implement the MEAL framework, track progress, and guide adaptive management.

• Ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports to donors and internal management.

• Lead documentation of best practices, case studies, and evidence- based learning products.

Reporting, Documentation and sharing with the respective authority:

• Collect, analyze data, and prepare reports for the Project and JAGO NARI

• Produce analytical donor reports and ensure timely submission as required

• Take a lead role in developing the annual plan, periodic reports, documenting learnings, case studies, and other relevant documents as per organizational and donor requirements.

Safeguarding, Gender, and Inclusion :

• Promote and uphold safeguarding principles throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure full integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and indigenous community engagement in all activities.

• Address any gender-based barriers through training, sensitization, and leadership development efforts.

• The Project Officer is also responsible for conducting other works assigned by the Director Program and the DRR Focal Point of JAGO NARI.

• The salary package is Monthly BDT 35,000, including all admissible benefits.

• Yearly increments and other benefits will be provided as per the organization`s policy.