Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Zakat Foundation of America

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 50000 - 55000 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-05-11

Application Deadline: 2026-05-16

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Job Description

The Projects Officer will be accountable to the Country Director and Program Manager and will implement programs within Bangladesh to ensure program and financial transparency and stewardship of donor funds. The Project Officer is responsible for providing program & administrative support to the Bangladesh office.  The incumbent reports directly to the Program Manager in Bangladesh. The Project Officer implements and follows up on ongoing and new programs, collects data from the field, and provides regular updates/reports to the program manager in the Bangladesh Office. They will be assisting the Program Manager in the overall administration of Programs in the country office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the management of development and seasonal programs, including analysis, proposal preparation, budget creation, implementation, and evaluation.

• Prepare periodic reports regularly and submit them to the supervisor

• Assist the supervisor on internal and external program/project evaluations as necessary and ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations as necessary in coordination with the program team.

• Pursue strict financial transparency information for all projects by collecting and maintaining records of funds used, receipts, and other information, as required.

• Regularly communicate with the Programs Manager to provide program updates, evaluations, and confer on program decisions.

• Organize, file, and keep detailed records of all programs in the appropriate folders.

•  As a representative of ZFA, s/he must ensure honest, timely, and responsible dealings in all meetings, interactions, travels, and any other activities

• Developing a concept note and project proposal

Qualifications & Experience

1. Master’s Degree in a related field. 

2. Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, preferably within international development organizations or multi-cultural office environments.

3. Prior experience working in a non-governmental or not-for-profit organization, particularly with international donors, is highly desirable.

4. Ability to develop strong and comprehensive cultural diplomacy and sensibility in dealing with Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) program partners and supporters.

5. Knowledge of programs and issues in the field of development is preferred.

6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel

7. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills in English and Bengali required.

8. The candidate should have the required skills to develop a concept note, a project proposal, and a budget.

9.     S/he should have strong skills in preparing program reports, developing survey questionnaires, conducting surveys using digital data collection tools such as KoBoToolbox and mWater, and analyzing survey data effectively.

Environment

• The position requires frequent and regular phone and computer use, including email and the internet.

• The position requires to be currently living in Bangladesh

• The workplace is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

• The ZFA is an Equal opportunity employer