Project Officer

Internews Network Bangladesh

Internews Network Bangladesh

Internews Network Bangladesh

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Summary

  • Vacancy: 01
  • Age: at least 28 years
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Minimum Salary: Negotiable
  • Experience: At least 4 years
  • Published: 29 Sep 2024

Requirements

Education

  • Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Law (LLM), Master of Social Science (MSS)
  • Minimum four-years of experience in program management, in relevant non-profit organizations
  • Preferably Masters from Development Studies, International Relation, Law, Mass Communication and Journalist, Peace and Conflict Studies.

Experience

  • At least 4 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
    NGO, Development Agency

Additional Requirements

  • Age at least 28 years
  • experience in supporting programs on promoting religious freedom, peace building with youths and community mobilization
  • Knowledge about Bangladesh’s media landscape and experience in media a plus
  • Advanced university degree required
  • English language fluency (in speaking, reading, and writing) required
  • Grant proposal writing experience and proven text-editing proficiency
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
  • Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening
  • Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Experience in USAID-funded projects and ethnic and religious freedom (REF) is a plus
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
  • Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple ongoing assignments
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Job Duration: 12 months renewal based on funding availability.

Responsibilities & Context

Internews: Project Officer – USAID Oikko

Under the supervision of the Bangladesh Senior Program Officer the Project Officer provides strategic and operational support to USAID Oikko Asia Religious Freedom project and a variety of department tasks, including project management, donor reporting, proposal development, and communications. Frequent travel to project field sites for project implementation and supervision will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Program Implementation Support
  • Support the Senior Program Officer to implement projects and operations or parts of these programs as delegated;
  • Support project activities, including monitoring work plans, activity schedules, and coordinating regular check-ins and partner communications ensuring implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries;
  • Assist with the development and implementation of annual work plans for USAID-funded projects;
  • Manage administrative tasks in accordance with project timelines;
  • Reporting
  • Support Bangladesh M&E officer in collecting and reviewing project data and deliverables;
  • Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly donor reports, providing updates on all aspects of grants management;
  • Work with partners to review deliverables and ensure timely submission of quarterly financial and narrative reports;
  • Strategic & Research Support
  • Provide surge capacity by assisting program units with short-term tasks such as reporting, budget development, and other ad-hoc responsibilities;
  • Coordinate travel logistics and arrangements, assist with visa applications, and arrange accommodations for meetings and events;
  • Conduct research in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives as requested;
  • Assist in designing project proposals in conjunction with country teams;
  • Represent Internews at conferences and events when needed;
  • Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values; and
  • Other duties as assigned By the Country Representative/Senior Program Officer.

Skills & Expertise

Computer skill

Excellent communication skills in English

Project Management

Reporting and Documentation

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

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