BRAC
Senior Project Officer — Women’s Empowerment & Leadership (WELP) | BRAC Protection Program
Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Deadline: 2025-09-28
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Job Overview
Company: BRAC
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-09-22
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor's/Master's in Textile Engineering, Fashion Designing, MBA or other relevant subject
Job Responsibilities
- Design and implement entrepreneurship and economic development strategies for WELP, integrating gender and social inclusion priorities.
- Coordinate with sector stakeholders, TVET centres, NGOs and local committees to strengthen collaboration and create market linkages for women entrepreneurs.
- Conduct sectoral demand analysis and develop strategies for sector-wise entrepreneurship promotion.
- Develop and implement annual and quarterly work plans aligned with project goals and donor KPIs.
- Recruit, train, supervise and mentor field staff and volunteers to ensure effective project implementation.
- Monitor project progress, identify challenges and propose timely solutions.
- Develop and implement monitoring & evaluation systems; collect and analyze data for decision-making and reporting.
- Prepare regular progress reports, donor reporting inputs and case studies.
- Design and deliver trainings and workshops on leadership, financial literacy, business management and GBV prevention.
- Develop training materials, IEC and other project tools; design products and services to meet beneficiary needs.
- Maintain stock for products, manage cash and support budget planning.
- Ensure coordination with MEAL, Communications, Finance & Accounts, procurement and vendors.
- Act as a key source of safeguarding guidance; follow reporting procedures and promote a safe working environment.
Required Skills
- Capacity Building
- Capacity Development
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Management and Leadership
- Training Coordination
- Women Empowerment
- MS Office / MIS
- Module Development
- Communication and Networking
- Presentation and Facilitation
- Stock and Cash Management
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill reimbursement
- Medical allowance
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Festival Bonus (2)
- Health & Life Insurance
- Health & Wellness Facility
- Paternity/Maternity leave
- Other benefits as per organisation policy
Job Description
BRAC invites experienced development professionals to apply for the role of Senior Project Officer for the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Programming (WELP) under Protection–GBV within the HCMP project. This job circular in Bangladesh targets candidates with a strong background in entrepreneurship development, capacity building and gender-sensitive programming. If you are passionate about women’s economic empowerment, community-based interventions and have proven experience in NGO/development contexts, we encourage you to apply.About the job & company: BRAC is a prominent development company in Bangladesh operating large-scale humanitarian and development programs. This job is part of a protection-focused initiative aimed at Rohingya women and girls in Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia). The role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, implementation of income-generating activities, and robust monitoring and reporting systems.Key responsibilities (summary):Design and implement entrepreneurship and economic development strategies tailored to the WELP objectives.Coordinate with sector stakeholders, TVET providers, NGOs and local committees to create market linkages and mobilize women entrepreneurs.Conduct demand and market analyses to inform sector-wise promotion of enterprise development.Develop and implement annual/quarterly work plans aligned with donor KPIs and project goals.Recruit, train and supervise field staff and volunteers; provide mentoring and performance feedback.Monitor project progress, identify challenges and implement timely solutions to ensure effective delivery.Design and deliver training/workshops on leadership, financial literacy, business management and GBV prevention.Develop training materials, IEC and other project tools; support product and service design to meet beneficiary needs.Maintain inventory, cash management and support budget planning.Establish monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms; collect, analyze and compile data for donor reporting and case studies.Ensure strong coordination with MEAL, Communications, Finance & Accounts, procurement and vendors.Uphold safeguarding standards: ensure participant and staff safety, follow reporting procedures, and promote a safe working environment.Required skills and profile:Bachelor’s or Master’s in Textile Engineering, Fashion Designing, MBA or a relevant discipline.At least 3 years of relevant experience in NGO or development agency contexts, preferably with entrepreneurship/IGA programming.Demonstrated capacity in capacity development, training coordination, and women’s empowerment programming.Proficiency in MS Office and MIS; ability to develop modules and training curricula.Strong communication, networking, presentation and facilitation skills.Practical knowledge on trade, design development, stock maintenance and basic cash management.Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and manage donor reporting requirements.Benefits & other information:Mobile bill reimbursement and medical allowance.Weekly two holidays and festival bonuses (2 occasions).Health & life insurance; health & wellness facilities.Paternity/maternity leave and other benefits as per organisation policy.Location & employment type: Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia), Bangladesh. Contractual position with workplace at office. BRAC values inclusion and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. This circular seeks candidates committed to safeguarding and community protection. Selected candidates will undergo background/reference checks.How to apply: This is an online apply opportunity posted by BRAC. Please review the job circular details carefully and apply through the employer’s application process as indicated. Ensure your CV highlights relevant NGO/development experience and examples of enterprise development or women’s empowerment work. Keywords for this listing: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply.Note: This description consolidates and expands the official job circular to help applicants understand the position, responsibilities and required skills. For accurate application steps, refer to the employer’s official posting.