Administration & HR
HR-N2
Version 01/2022
Position Field Associate- Livelihood Starting Date  ASAP
Duration 30 June 2026 Publication Date 11 January 2026
Location Ukhiya Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 50,000 to 52,000 BDT    
Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Acted

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 Support, NFI/LPG Distribution, Natural Resource Management, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness Response, CDCS in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

Code Of Conduct

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.
Key roles and responsibilities

Project Implementation: Livelihood Activities

  • Facilitation of Training
    • Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions for beneficiaries on homestead gardening and aquaculture techniques.
    • Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to ensure adoption of best practices.
    • Support Project Officer-Livelihood in coordinating training logistics (venue, invitations, participant lists, materials, refreshments).
    • Maintain attendance records and pre-/post‑training assessments; document learning outcomes and recommendations.
  • Technical Guidance
    • Offer on‑site technical assistance on sustainable land/water management, input use, and good practice standards to the beneficiaries.
    • Troubleshoot implementation issues and advise on adaptive management solutions to the beneficiaries.
  • Activity Monitoring
    • Conduct routine field monitoring of all activities, adhering to the project’s M&E/MEAL framework.
    • Use monitoring tools (checklists, scorecards, mobile data collection) to track implementation fidelity, beneficiary satisfaction, and input utilization.
    • Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities; recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Establish and maintain regular communication with CIC officials, SMS, relevant sector representatives, implementing partners and relevant agencies.
    • Facilitate feedback loops from stakeholders and beneficiaries; escalate constraints and risks to the Project Officer-Livelihood.
  • Meetings & Coordination
    • Participate in project review meetings; present activity status, challenges, lessons learned, and next steps.
    • Participate in sector and coordination meetings at camps; present activity status, challenges, lessons learned, and next steps.
  • Reporting
    • Produce weekly activity summaries, monthly progress reports, and end-of-cycle/quarterly technical briefs.
    • Report on distribution (seed and fingerlings), training outcomes, participant demographics, challenges, mitigation, and impact snapshots.
    • Maintain proper documentation for all field activities. 

Project Implementation: FLAT

  • Logistics
    • Supporting with accurate and precise information to prepare order forms promptly if requested by the line managers.
    • Confirm the quality of material selection when applicable.
    • 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 and SoP are respected while the camp payment takes place.
  • Human Resources
    • Commitment to continuous learning through training and timely identification of capacity-building needs and opportunities, in coordination with the Project Manager /HR Department. 
    • Make sure the Human Resource-related documents are submitted to the agreed person or place promptly.
  • Security
    • Immediately report any security concern to the Project Manager/Environmental Specialist 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
    • Support the Project Officer-Livelihood and management in any rational ad-hoc requirements.
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree

  • Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Agriculture or any relevant subject.
Selection Criteria
  • For Bachelors with at least 2-3 years of experience in related field.
  • For Diploma or HSC with at least 4-5 years of experience in the related field.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel to the field.
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
  • High level of honesty and integrity.
  • Good at written and verbal English and Bangla.
  • Fluency in Chittagonian dialect
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and multi-cultural environments.
  • Habituated to extensive field visits.
How to apply

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 25 January 2026 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org

Please write in the subject line of your application, Application for Field Associate- Livelihood. 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 materials are non-returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.