ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to achieve greater human rights for all and defeat poverty.

ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

Project Officer – SASA (Start Awareness Support Action)! Together

Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

SASA! Together program implementation: (40% Time)

• Oversee and support the implementation of the SASA! Together methodology for community leaders, local activists and institutional allies, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate training sessions to the CL, LA and IAs on the SASA! Together methodology using established training modules.
• Monitor sessions conducted by Community Leaders (CL), Local Activists (LA), and Institutional Allies (IA) to assess and track changes within the community.
• Adapt SASA! Together toolkits and methodologies to suit the specific needs of the local context.
• Assist in data collection activities, including inputting information into the KoBo tool, conducting focus group discussions (FGDs), community assessments, surveys, and consultations in camps.
• Work closely with community leaders and activists to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality.
• Implement training programs and workshops for institutional strengthening with a focus on GBV prevention and risk mitigation.
• Actively contribute to developing and implementing activities that address safeguarding standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
• Have a strong commitment to gender equality, GBV prevention, the inclusion of gender-diverse populations and economic empowerment of women and youth.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to ensure effective program implementation.

Reporting and Documentation: (20% time)

• Draft and submit weekly and monthly reports for project and camps, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of activity observations, community changer trackers, training sessions, and assessments.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and analysis of project outcomes.
• Compile reports for donors, management, and stakeholders, ensuring they meet organizational and donor requirements.
• Ensure all documentation complies with safeguarding and ethical standards.

Coordination and Communication: 20%

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members to ensure smooth implementation of activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and updates, ensuring clear and timely information flow.
• Liaise and maintain strong communication with community leaders, activists, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth program operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with CiC, site management, service providers, and protection actors to enhance GBV prevention efforts.
• Represent the organization in meetings with donors and other stakeholders, providing updates on program progress.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication within the team to ensure proper coordination of activities                                                                                                                                              .

Mentoring and Supervision: 10%                                                                                   

• Supervise volunteers and designated Camp Associate Officers to ensure effective implementation of their responsibilities.
• Provide need-based mentorship and guidance to volunteers and team members, strengthening their capacity through knowledge sharing and skills development.
• Identify gaps in team performance and address them through formal and informal orientation sessions.
• Monitor the performance of team members and provide constructive feedback to improve outcomes.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative work environment to enhance team effectiveness.

Embedding Feminist Leadership Principles and Anti-Racism Practices: 10%

• Act as a role model by embodying Feminist Leadership Principles in daily work and team interactions.
• Foster team awareness and create a supportive environment for adopting Feminist Leadership Principles.
• Actively promote anti-racism practices and ensure personal and team actions reflect this commitment

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Social Science, Anthropology, Fine Arts, philosophy, Psychology, Social Work is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience with NGO and other social work in Cox’s bazar is required for this position.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills in dynamic and challenging contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity.
• Proficiency in program planning, budgeting, and monitoring frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of feminist principles and gender equality frameworks.
• Fluency in Bangla and English; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other tools relevant to training and reporting

Relationships

• S/he will report to Coordinator – GBV Prevention. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

• Last date of application is 30 April 2025
• Please click here to submit your application.  (ActionAid only received applications through this online recruitment module)

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.         

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.