PROJECT ASSISTANT - CACS
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a minimum of 1 Year of work experience with a bachelor's degree in any Environmental science/ Geography / Disaster management/ Forestry/ Marine and Fisheries/ Urban planning / Water Resource/ Civil Engineering or related disciplines can apply.
Do you have expertise in GIS and remote sensing skills and have you previously co designed research and supported participatory data collection systems toward climate justice?
Do you have sound knowledge of transformative strategies toward ecosystem resources and climate adaptation at national, regional, and local levels?
If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you.
The role:
The Project Assistant - CACS will have the opportunity to facilitate participatory research with community engagement by integrating spatial attributes. Through this research and innovative approach, the PA - CACS will have scopes to contribute to the complex interrelationships between communities, ecosystem, human-environmental conflict, and their spatial dynamics.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who is an expert in the working field, has in-depth knowledge on GIS & remote sensing, processes the skills to engage the community-based climate justice actions, has a passion to be a part of Oxfam's vision of a just world without poverty through utilizing ecosystem resources and climate adaptation.
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 E1 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]
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 INT9574 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: 27 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.
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