Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Assistant Project Officer (General) — Humanitarian & Resilience (WASH & Cash Programming) with Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Kishoreganj; Mymensingh; Sherpur (multiple field locations)
Deadline: 2025-12-17
7 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Location: Kishoreganj; Mymensingh; Sherpur (multiple field locations)
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 51,659 - 67,156 per month
Posted: 2025-12-09
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management or Social Sciences or Development Studies or Public Health or Geography & Environment or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure beneficiary selection according to Islamic Relief principles and project guidelines; conduct FGDs and door-to-door surveys.
- Develop and deploy KOBO questionnaires, perform data screening and finalize beneficiary lists.
- Supervise WASH and small-scale infrastructure interventions including site selection, feasibility studies, scheme design and BOQ preparation.
- Estimate costs, facilitate contractor selection and manage procurement inputs (requisition, quotation collection).
- Monitor construction progress, ensure quality and compliance with organizational and local authority standards.
- Support implementation of Cash for Work and other cash-based programming; manage billing and financial records.
- Conduct technical and environmental surveys (pre and post), water quality testing and community consultations.
- Prepare IEC materials and facilitate hygiene promotion and caretaker training sessions.
- Ensure implementation of Complaints & Feedback Mechanisms, child protection, safeguarding and gender-sensitive measures.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders (UDMC, local authorities) to obtain NOCs and ensure stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare weekly activity plans, reporting, documentation and support workshops and lesson-learn events.
- Participate in seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization) and support related interventions.
- Travel frequently to remote and coastal/flood-prone areas as required by the project.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor and ensure security of project staff and participants.
Required Skills
- Cash Management
- Community Mobilization
- Emergency response
- Recovery
- WASH program implementation
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical knowledge of TW and latrine construction
- BOQ preparation and cost estimation
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet use
- KOBO or similar data collection tools
- Communication and networking (Bangla & English)
- Problem solving and decision making
- Financial management basics
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill support
- Tour allowance / Per-diem
- Provident fund
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
- Festival bonus
- Long service awards
- Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity)
- Gratuity
Job Description
This job posting is for an Assistant Project Officer (General) in the Humanitarian & Resilience team at Islamic Relief Bangladesh. The company seeks motivated candidates who can support program implementation across WASH, cash-based programming, emergency response and recovery activities. This circular invites qualified applicants to review the detailed job description and apply before the closing date. Below you will find a comprehensive overview of responsibilities, required skills, education, experience and how to apply.Key responsibilities (summary):Ensure beneficiary selection following Islamic Relief principles and project guidelines, including conducting FGDs and door-to-door surveys.Design and use data collection tools (KOBO), screen data and prepare final beneficiary lists.Supervise WASH and small infrastructure interventions: site selection, feasibility studies, technical design, BOQ preparation and quality assurance.Support planning and implementation of Cash for Work and other cash-based interventions, including financial tracking and billing processes.Monitor project implementation, supervise construction and community-level activities, ensure compliance with organizational standards and local authorities.Drive community mobilization and hygiene promotion, facilitate caretaker training and conduct water quality tests using field kits.Perform technical and environmental surveys, prepare IEC materials and support procurement activities (requisition, quotation collection).Ensure safeguarding, child protection, complaints & feedback mechanisms and gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into activities.Contribute to reporting, documentation, lesson-learn events, and prepare weekly activity plans for line manager.Coordinate with stakeholders (UDMC, local authorities, partners) and obtain necessary NOCs and validations.Why this job and company? Islamic Relief Bangladesh is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization working since 1991 in Bangladesh. This position offers an opportunity to join a reputable organization engaged in emergency relief, resilience building and development programs. The role is field-oriented and requires willingness to travel frequently to remote and coastal/flood-prone areas. The company provides a competitive benefits package and values diversity and safeguarding.Detailed responsibilities (expanded):Plan and conduct FGDs, household surveys and beneficiary verification following agreed selection criteria; ensure endorsement and validation from relevant authorities.Develop and test KOBO questionnaires, perform data cleaning, and finalize beneficiary lists.Lead technical aspects of small-scale infrastructure and WASH schemes: site surveys, feasibility studies, design, BOQ preparation, cost estimation and facilitating contractor selection.Monitor and supervise construction works at beneficiary level, ensure quality control and adherence to safety and environmental requirements.Support Cash for Work operations and other cash assistance modalities, ensure accurate financial records and timely billing.Support community mobilization, hygiene promotion sessions, caretaker training and participatory business planning at community level.Ensure implementation of Complaints & Feedback Mechanisms, child protection and gender-sensitive approaches across interventions.Maintain documentation, submit regular reports, and support workshops and lessons-learn events.Required skills and competencies:Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in WASH interventions, cash-based programming, emergency response or recovery activities (NGO/Development Agency experience preferred).Practical knowledge of latrine/TW construction, small infrastructure design, and BOQ preparation.Project implementation and basic project management skills, planning and analytical aptitude.Strong community mobilization, communication and networking abilities.Financial management basics, cash handling awareness and ability to manage billing processes.Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet use; familiarity with KOBO or similar data collection tools is desirable.English and Bangla communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).Willingness to travel to remote and climate-vulnerable areas and work under field conditions.Education & experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Geography & Environment or a relevant discipline from a recognized university is required. Applicants should have at least 3 years’ work experience in relevant fields.Benefits:Mobile bill supportTour allowance / per-diemProvident fundWeekly 2 holidaysInsurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)Festival bonus, long service awards and gratuityLeave entitlements (annual, casual, sick, TOIL/CTO, maternity, paternity)How to apply: This is an online apply circular. Interested candidates should review the full job description on the company website and apply through the organization’s careers page or the advertised recruitment portal. Please ensure you apply before the closing date. Note: interviews may be held on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date.Keywords included for search optimization: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply.