Project Officer - Orphan, Child Rights & Protections

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - Orphan, Child Rights & Protections

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 3

Location: Cox's Bazar, Rajbari ...

Salary: Tk. 68294 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 4 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics, Master of Arts (MA) in English

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 Years of working experience in Child Sponsorship, Child Rights & Protection, Education, and Livelihood.
∎ Practical knowledge in Project Implementation, Project Management, Social/Community Mobilization Skills, Report Writing, Financial Management, Activity Management.
∎ Excellent in Decision Making, Self-confidence & Self-motivation, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal/Behavioural, Communication & Networking.
∎ Knowledge of personal Health, Safety, and Security, Professionalism.
∎ Problem-solving & Planning, analytical and organizational skills, Positive Attitude.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively.
∎ Self-development (Continuous & openness to Learning & Quality Improvement) & Leadership skills.
∎ Supportive, effective, and a good team player.
∎ Excellent Working knowledge of Reading / Writing/Speaking/Listening in English & Bengali
∎ Proven Expertise in Microsoft Word/ Excel/PowerPoint.
∎ Excellent Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skills
∎ Willing to adapt to IR’s norms and values.
∎ Commitment to Vision & Mission, Commitment to IR Values: Sincerity, Excellence, Social Justice, Custodianship & Compassion, Integrity.
∎ Have a valid driving license for a motorbike and willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Implement field activities as per project implementation/annual plan.
∎ Develop concept notes for various events.
∎ Finalize the project participants following the criteria mentioned in the orphan sponsorship policy.
∎ Provide technical support for collecting data on post-sponsored children and compiling the data.
∎ Ensure all requirements set by the program management for finalizing the agreement between the family of the selected orphan children and IR;
∎ Visit the households of the sponsored children to collect well-being information and observe the transformational changes in their lives.
∎ Ensure Quality ‘Annual Progress Reports (APR)’ of Sponsored children of respective field within the deadline following prescribed guidelines.
∎ Conduct Self Help Group (SHG) assessment at least once a year in the respective field office.
∎ Monitor SHG savings process and maintain Qard- al-Hasana in respective field office.
∎ Ensure individual IGA planning for the families of all sponsored children.
∎ Send continuation & termination requests within the timeline for the respective field office.
∎ Ensure the regular update of sponsorship information at Al-yateem system.
∎ Ensure the monitoring & follow-up of performance of all CLCs (Child Learning Canters), and undertake necessary development plans.
∎ Support to strengthen the alumni association of post-sponsored children.
∎ Send ‘Guardian change’ request timely with proper justification & rationale.
∎ Ensure sponsored children’s assessment every three years and preserve the necessary information in the respective child’s file following IRW-prescribed guidelines & scoring format.
∎ Provide other technical guidelines and support in processing OSP activities in improving program quality.
∎ Ensure day-to-day observation, monitoring, and follow-up of all field activities mentioned in the annual action plan and directed by the program management.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings and share the knowledge & findings to ensure effective program implementation.
∎ Assist the program management and MEAL team to conduct research, study, data collection, and impact assessment as per (the MEAL) framework and ensure quality implementation.
∎ Take initiative to make the CFM (Complaint Feedback Mechanism) functional and monitor regularly, and circulate other Govt. hotline services (i.e., 999, 333, 109).
∎ Conduct program risk assessment and share the mitigation strategy with program management regularly.
∎ Manage various audits (external & internal) and queries from different agencies regarding respective field offices as per the organizational requirement.
∎ Produce quality reports following the requirements of donors & IR.
∎ Prepare monthly/ quarterly/any other reports of OSP as required by line management.
∎ Develop case studies/success stories/lesson learning/best practices for the respective field office.
∎ Maintain proper process documentation including files of sponsored children, event reports, visit reports, education reports, etc.
∎ Manage, supervise, and support the field staff in conducting their assigned responsibilities as well as play a mentoring role as required.
∎ Ensure the required capacity of respective field staff in delivering qualitative output, and properly acknowledge their performance (annual performance appraisal, daily attendance, field movement register).
∎ Identify learning and development needs for further improvement of the respective staff members at their own and other field offices.
∎ Represent IR to Govt. counterparts at the field level and play a role in trust-building with key Govt. agencies as per the direction of programme management.
∎ Build networks and collaborate with local civil society movements for local-level advocacy initiatives in coordination with programme management as well as the external relations and communication department.
∎ Manage project finance & budget (i.e. Bill, vouchers, PR, money requisition, cash advance, etc.) following organizational tools & system.
∎ Maintain oversight of grant disbursement to direct beneficiaries as well as other contractual aspects of the programme.
∎ Manage and ensure the integration & compliance of IR policies and other relevant sector codes of good practices including. Administrative, health, safety, and security policies and frameworks at the field level.
∎ Contribute to other project activities, and any other tasks as required by program management.
∎ Ensure the logistics in coordination with the local procurement committee and the quality of training/workshops/meetings/project-related events.
∎ Job Context:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh (IRB), established in 1991, is a humanitarian and development organization committed to supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised communities. The Orphan Sponsorship Programme (OSP) is one of IRB’s longest-running initiatives, aiming to improve the socio-economic conditions and ensure the rights and protection of orphaned and vulnerable families. The OSP operates in 09 different locations across Bangladesh, supporting around 5500 orphaned children and their families, ensuring access to healthcare, education, shelter, and other essential needs in vulnerable areas. Additionally, it empowers families by promoting sustainable livelihoods through an alternative care model. IRB advocates for a family or community-based approach to child upbringing, believing it to be more effective than traditional orphan care systems.
∎ Implementation & Management of Field Level Activities - 30%
∎ Implement field activities as per project implementation/annual plan.
∎ Develop concept notes for various events.
∎ Finalize the project participants following the criteria mentioned in the orphan sponsorship policy.
∎ Provide technical support for collecting data on post-sponsored children and compiling the data.
∎ Ensure all requirements set by the program management for finalizing the agreement between the family of the selected orphan children and IR;
∎ Visit the households of the sponsored children to collect well-being information and observe the transformational changes in their lives.
∎ Ensure Quality ‘Annual Progress Reports (APR)’ of Sponsored children of respective field within the deadline following prescribed guidelines.
∎ Conduct Self Help Group (SHG) assessment at least once a year in the respective field office.
∎ Monitor SHG savings process and maintain Qard- al-Hasana in respective field office.
∎ Ensure individual IGA planning for the families of all sponsored children.
∎ Send continuation & termination requests within the timeline for the respective field office.
∎ Ensure the regular update of sponsorship information at Al-yateem system.
∎ Ensure the monitoring & follow-up of performance of all CLCs (Child Learning Canters), and undertake necessary development plans.
∎ Support to strengthen the alumni association of post-sponsored children.
∎ Send ‘Guardian change’ request timely with proper justification & rationale.
∎ Ensure sponsored children’s assessment every three years and preserve the necessary information in the respective child’s file following IRW-prescribed guidelines & scoring format.
∎ Provide other technical guidelines and support in processing OSP activities in improving program quality.
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management - 20%
∎ Ensure day-to-day observation, monitoring, and follow-up of all field activities mentioned in the annual action plan and directed by the program management.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings and share the knowledge & findings to ensure effective program implementation.
∎ Assist the program management and MEAL team to conduct research, study, data collection, and impact assessment as per (the MEAL) framework and ensure quality implementation.
∎ Take initiative to make the CFM (Complaint Feedback Mechanism) functional and monitor regularly, and circulate other Govt. hotline services (i.e., 999, 333, 109).
∎ Conduct program risk assessment and share the mitigation strategy with program management regularly.
∎ Manage various audits (external & internal) and queries from different agencies regarding respective field offices as per the organizational requirement.
∎ Reporting and Documentation - 20%
∎ Produce quality reports following the requirements of donors & IR.
∎ Prepare monthly/ quarterly/any other reports of OSP as required by line management.
∎ Develop case studies/success stories/lesson learning/best practices for the respective field office.
∎ Maintain proper process documentation including files of sponsored children, event reports, visit reports, education reports, etc.
∎ Staff Management & Capacity Building - 15%
∎ Manage, supervise, and support the field staff in conducting their assigned responsibilities as well as play a mentoring role as required.
∎ Ensure the required capacity of respective field staff in delivering qualitative output, and properly acknowledge their performance (annual performance appraisal, daily attendance, field movement register).
∎ Identify learning and development needs for further improvement of the respective staff members at their own and other field offices.
∎ Advocacy, Networking and Communication - 05%
∎ Represent IR to Govt. counterparts at the field level and play a role in trust-building with key Govt. agencies as per the direction of programme management.
∎ Build networks and collaborate with local civil society movements for local-level advocacy initiatives in coordination with programme management as well as the external relations and communication department.
∎ Financial Management - 05%
∎ Manage project finance & budget (i.e. Bill, vouchers, PR, money requisition, cash advance, etc.) following organizational tools & system.
∎ Maintain oversight of grant disbursement to direct beneficiaries as well as other contractual aspects of the programme.
∎ Others - 05%
∎ Manage and ensure the integration & compliance of IR policies and other relevant sector codes of good practices including. Administrative, health, safety, and security policies and frameworks at the field level.
∎ Contribute to other project activities, and any other tasks as required by program management.
∎ Ensure the logistics in coordination with the local procurement committee and the quality of training/workshops/meetings/project-related events.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity, Tour allowance
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy.
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Rajbari, Thakurgaon (Thakurgaon Sadar)

Job Highlights:

Read Before Apply:

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, disability, class, caste, or religion. Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close earlier than the above closing date Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

Company Information:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.



Address::
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness. Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Application Deadline: 14 Jun 2025

Category: NGO/Development