Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, Acted started its activities in 2018 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Based Protection, Information Management, Watershed Management, SuLMER, Emergency Preparedness Response, CDCS & Community Libraires in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

All staff is required to abide by and observe :

• NGO Child Protection Policy
• NGO Code of conduct
• NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
• NGO Data Protection Policy
• Non-discrimination policy
• Transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
• Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
• Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassement principles and guidelines
• Confidentiality

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.

• All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements.
• All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.
• Managers will have a special responsibility to foster a safe environment.
• Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions.

Project Implementation: Distribution of NFI/LPG

Coordination and Planning

• Support to develop distribution schedules, plans, and layouts in coordination with Project officer - Distribution/Information Officer, Camp/Project Manager, UNHCR, CiC office, sector partners, and internal teams.
• Liaise with relevant sectors (Shelter-CCCM, NFI, WASH, Protection and other relevant sectors) for ensuring coordinated service provision.
• Lead/support to conduct the pre-distribution assessments and ensure distribution points are safe, accessible, gender-sensitive, and inclusive for the persons with disability according to standards and guidance.nce.
• Ensure and support the line manager to harmonize and standardize the distribution processes across blocks and camps in compliance with the established SoP  and  guideline.

Supervision of Distribution Implementation

• As necessary to lead and supervise field teams which include refugees and host volunteers, facilitators, CFW  etc, ensuring compliance with the organizational and CCCM standards and guidelines.
• Manage the team and mobalize the volunteers for crowd control, queue systems, and prioritize vulnerable individuals.
• Guide SMS volunteers who work for distribution as necessary to ensure distribution as per plan.
• Oversee beneficiary verification through the Global Distribution Tools (GDT) and documentation (tokens, biometrics, family cards, etc.
• Support emergency and ad-hoc distribution partner in accordance with guideline.
• Ensure all distributions are conducted complying with the health and safety measures, humanitarian principles and distribution standard.

Community Engagement for Awareness and Information Dissemination

• Ensure beneficiaries receive clear, accessible information about distribution schedules, item details, and eligibility criteria through established mechanisms.
• Document and escalate inclusion/exclusion concerns and sensitive protection cases.
• Conduct post-distribution information sessions or community consultations to identify gaps and improve future distributions.
• Ensure awareness sessions on safe use of LPG/stove in coordination with the SMS teams.
• Support to the fire prevention efforts by SMS and other relevant actors/sectors.
• Support the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Protection Mainstreaming and Risk Mitigation
• Ensure the safety, and dignity of the Persons of Concern and prevent any action that may cause harm.
• Ensure timely, equitable, and gender-sensitive access to assistance, with appropriate support for extremely vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain functional accountability mechanisms to address concern and complaints and promptly report or escalate any protection, PSEA, GBV, or child safeguarding concerns.
• Facilitate meaningful community participation in identifying needs and contributing to decisions, especially during emergencies.
• Monitor distribution environments, mitigate safety risks, and uphold AGD principles through proper age, sex, and disability-disaggregated data management.

Stock, Warehouse and Distribution Point Management

• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams on delivery, storage, and handover of distribution items.
• Verify quantities and quality of incoming materials and ensure proper stock movements (stock cards, waybills).
• Maintain accurate documentation of stock receive, return and reconciliation.
• Ensure care and maintenance of the warehouse and the distribution points in coordination with Project Engineer.

Capacity Build Up

• Support the the line manager to capacitate the distribution of volunteers.
• Support to enhance the capacity of community through regular initiatives.
• Support to enhance the resilience of community through capacity build up initiative i.e., safe and efficient use of LPG, stove, pressure cooker, basic fire safety awareness etc.

Reporting

• Support to prepare reports daily, weekly and monthly, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Contribute to the project reports (quarterly, half-yearly & yearly) as necessary.
• Support Senior Information Management and Distribution Officer for reporting purpose.
• Support 10% in-situ inspection every month and report accordingly.
• Undertake daily distribution reconciliation in coordination with vendor records and co-sign the daily reports.

Project Implementation: FLAT

Logistics

• Supporting with accurate and precise information to prepare order forms promptly if requested by the line managers.
• Support to confirm the quality of material selection when applicable, by engaging the Care and Maintenance Officer.
• Ensure proper management and use of the project assets and stocks.
• Extend the support to the logistics department in the necessary area.

Finance

• Provide support for camp payments as per delegated by the line managers.
• Make sure the payment policies are respected while the camp payment takes place.
• Facilitate in preparing the volunteers, cash for workers or daily labor attendance sheets.

Human Resources

• Commitment to continuous learning through training and timely identification of capacity-building needs and opportunities, in coordination with the Camp Manager/Sr. Community Mobilization Officer/HR Department.
• Supervise recruitment and training of enumerators for data collection/Daily Laborers/Cash for Work workers/Volunteers.
• Make sure the Human Resource-related documents are submitted to the agreed person or place promptly.

Security

• Immediately report any security concern to the Camp Manager/Sr. Community Mobilization Officer and the Security Officer.
• Share recommendations to the relevant focal for the sake of agency staff security.
• Make sure the fleet and security policies are respected and maintained.

Transparency and Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with ACTED internal procedures and donor procedures.
• Supporting the line managers in record keeping of project documentation, including photos and proper filing of meeting minutes, databases, attendance sheets, assessment reports/documents, review and updating of databases, etc., in soft and hard copy.

MEAL

• Supporting MEAL colleagues during monitoring and evaluation activities of project implementation and addressing recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of project activities and maximize impacts.
• Support in question preparation and ideas, as requested by the line managers.

Others

• Provide translation of various documents (e.g., reports, minutes, beneficiary lists, information signs) upon request of the Camp Manager,
• Above all, support the Line Manager/Camp/Project Manager and management in any rational ad-hoc requirements.

The candidate must have the following educational degree                                                                            

• Bachelor or Diploma degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Engineering/Architecture, or related fields from an accredited academic institution

• At least 2-3 years of experience in related field
• Experience in shelter technical supervision, safe cooking messaging, and community training sessions.
• Experience in Shelter/NFI response programming, needs assessment, data collection, community mobilization, fire safety, distribution, training, shelter upgrade guidance, monitoring and review.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Bangla.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and multi-cultural environments.
• Habituated to extensive field visits.
• Female candidates will be given priority.

For your understanding of Acted’s recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Procedure Memo before applying. The memo is available in both languages below:

English Version & Bangla Version

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)

Please send your application by 16 December 2025 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for Project Assistant – Distribution”. To ensure your application in our recruitment process, kindly remember to include the specified subject line in your email. Ensure a working phone number/email address is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application material is not returnable.
Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.