PROJECT OFFICER - PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in private sector engagement with a graduation/master's degree in relevant subjects?

Do you have a passion for exploring newer scopes of work in the sphere of private sector engagement with the development sector?

Are you an innovative thinker, result-driven, and willing to work to change the lives of the poorest and contribute to systemic change?

If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you

The role:

The Project Officer - Private Sector Engagement will coordinate all collaborative initiatives between Oxfam in Bangladesh and private sector partners and stakeholders. The post holder will also be responsible for exploring newer scope of work in the sphere of private sector engagement and expand Oxfam’s footprint in this arena.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who is an expert in the working field, has in-depth knowledge about how the private sector works, processes the skills to engage the private sectors impact in development works, has a passion to be a part of Oxfam's vision of a just world without poverty to establish a sustainable socio-economic change.

Key Attributes:

  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
  • Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to gain a broad insight into impact investing and create significant networks while making a real difference in the lives of the poorest and contributing to systemic change. The role will also give you an opportunity to work with a group of enthusiastic people that are specialists in enterprise development, investments, and women’s economic empowerment, to get access wide range of training and development opportunities

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with travel to field and partner locations)

Job type: Fixed Term

Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam National D2 pay band with other benefits e.g., medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam 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 our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]

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How to apply:

  • Go to, for external applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
  • Go to, for internal applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
  • Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT9530 complete the online application process
  • Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 04 May 2023

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty. Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam