Position Title: Program Associate

Project Name: Promoting Disaster Ready Inclusive Preparedness towards Adaptation (PRODRIPTA) Project
Number of Positions: 01
Location: Based at Gaibandha under Rangpur Regional Office
Duration: Initial contract will be up to December 31, 2025

I. Job Summary:  
CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working over 121 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all

CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.CARE Bangladesh is implementing the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies’ (MACP) “Promoting Disaster Ready Inclusive Preparedness towards Adaptation (PRODRIPTA)This three-year program aims to foster inclusive community preparedness and resilience through the combination of disaster-ready communities and accountable institutions in the northern char district of Gaibandha and the central coast district of Patuakhali. The MACP’s PRODRIPTA has a multifaceted approach to make a meaningful, measurable, and sustainable difference in a defined period of time in the eight (08) selected unions of Gaibandha Sadar and Sundarganj of Gaibandha and Rangabali and Kalapara of Patuakhali Districts.
II. Responsibilities and Tasks:   % of Time
Responsibility # 1: Reporting, communication, development and managing different project related documents
50%
  •  Assist in drafting monthly, semi-annual and annual reports against plan and contribute to the Project.
  •  Review monthly progress reports and provide feedback to the respective partner staff.
  •  Timely plan and initiate all pre and post intervention assessments
  •  Support to prepare presentation, drafting modules, event reports, briefing papers etc.
  •  Draft IEC materials in line with the project objectives and deliveries.
  •  Develop case stories, newsletters, designing various creative communication materials on project activities for advocacy and dissemination such as flyers, posters, booklets, or any other IEC/ BCC materials.
  
Responsibility # 2: Facilitate program activities implementation
40%
  • Assist in capacity development of the partner staff on the project activities
  • Communicate with partner staff to monitor the regular implementation process at field level
  • Facilitate training session at community level
  • Facilitate implementation of green solution and other project activities in the field level in coordination with partner
  • Contributes to knowledge creation by continually documenting lessons learned, good practices, and replicable strategies, and actively shares this knowledge.
  
Responsibility # 3: Provide administrative support for field activities, including communication and documentation
10%
  • Provide administrative support to the program team in the communication and development aspect, including scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, and managing correspondence.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining communication, such as brochures, presentations, and reports.
  • Collaborate with other staff members and departments to ensure alignment and coherence in messaging and branding.
  • Participate in program interventions and monitor the evolving communication gaps.
  • Monitoring and reporting project progress according to prescribe tools.
  
Responsibility: Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. 

CARE 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 this commitment are recruited to work with us.

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.
III. Reporting to:  
Program Associate will directly report to Program Manager, PRODRIPTA Project
IV.Working Conditions:  
Based at Gaibandha under Rangpur Regional Office
V. Qualification:
  • A bachelor’s degree in Geography, Disaster Management, International Relations, or a related field from a reputed University is mandatory.
  • Previous experience of 1-2 year in DRR/ green and water solution-related activities/climate action project is preferred
  • Communication and networking with multi-sectoral actors.
  • Excellent facilitation skills.
  • Good report writing skill in both Bangla and English.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Internet browsing is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive attitude, creativity, and willingness to contribute ideas and initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

CARE Core Competencies as noted below:

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.

Compensation

Consolidated BDT. 30,000

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through bdjobs ‘Apply Online’ or   www.bdjobs.com  on or before February 19, 2025. 

Note:

  • CARE Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
  • Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
  • CARE Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the CARE International Safeguarding Policy.
  • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
  • CARE Bangladesh participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Bangladesh’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
  • THERE IS NO COST INVOLVED WITH APPLYING FOR POSITIONS WITH CARE BANGLADESH. ANY SOLICITATION OF JOB APPLICATION COSTS SHOULD BE REGARDED AS FRAUDULENT.