Position Title: Program Associate

Project name: Promoting Disaster Ready Inclusive Preparedness towards Adaptation (PRODRIPTA)

Number of Positions: 01

Location: Based at Gaibandha

Duration: Up to July 31, 2026 from the date of joining

I.Job Summary:  
Who are we?

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it’s like to work at CARE?
CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

CARE Bangladesh's Humanitarian and Resilient Futures Program is committed to provide people affected by disasters and conflicts with life-saving assistance, with a special focus on women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by disasters. Our action also includes preparedness and early action, emergency response and recovery, and resilience and adaptation to climate change and equitable development.

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.

The Program Associate will be based in Gaibandha Sadar and will be responsible for collection and collation of the project documents from the two distinct locations. S/he will also communicate and collaborate with the Technical Coordinators to draft knowledge and visibility materials as well as compile reports. S/he will directly report to the Technical Coordinator – PRODRIPTA (North), Humanitarian and Climate Action Program and liaise regularly with the Technical Coordinator – PRODRIPTA (South) to ensure smooth implementation and flow of information across the project.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks:   % of Time
Responsibility # 1: Reporting, communication, develop and manage different project related documents
50%
  • Assist 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, booklet, 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
5%
  • 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.

 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED
5%
General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, 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.

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:  

Knowledge Management & Learning Coordinator

IV. Working Conditions:  

Based at Gaibandha
V. Qualification:
  • Must have mindset of work in Field Office of Gaibandha.
  • Previous experience of 1-2 year in DRR related and climate action project will be preferred.
  • Practical experience of managing at least 1-2 MACP funding projects will be preferred.
  • Prior experience in green and water solution-related activities will be preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, Disaster Management, International Relations, or a related field. From a reputed Public/ Private University is mandatory.
  • Communication and networking with multi-sectoral actors.
  • Excellent facilitation skills.
  • Good report writing 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.

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

Monthly consolidated salary: BDT 35,000.
 
The details of the job responsibilities of these positions are available in the CARE Bangladesh’s e-recruitment   site & bdjobs.com.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through bdjobs.com on or before October 04, 2025. 

Note:

CARE Bangladesh vacancies are circulated in the following forums:

  • Bdjobs, online largest Job Advertisement portal; CARE Bangladesh LinkedIn and Facebook Page; INGO HR Network; Facebook page of Desperately Seeking Development Professionals; Facebook page of Development Professional Women Forum; Facebook page of Development Professional’s Network; Relief Web (For specific positions); Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) (For specific positions)
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