Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor/Honors
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Education, or related discipline from a government-accredited university. A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Experience
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- At least 3 years
Additional Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in NGOs/INGOs, preferably in gender training, community mobilization, or women’s empowerment programs.
- Experience working in Cox’s Bazar with Rohingya communities will be given preference.
- Proven skills in facilitation, training design, and participatory learning methods.
Other Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of gender equality, women’s rights, and humanitarian response.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prepare training materials and reports in Bangla and English.
- Experience in community outreach, awareness campaigns, and group facilitation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
- Willingness to travel frequently to camp areas.
- Knowledge of local dialects (Rohingya/Chittagonian) will be an added advantage.
Required Technical Skills
- Skills in facilitation, community engagement, and documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email communication.
- Strong report writing and record-keeping skills.
Responsibilities & Context
Duty Station: Camp 18, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
Reports to: MPWC Manager
Duration: Up to March 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Background: Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) is a national women rights organization working since 1986 to promote gender equality and social justice from the family to the state level. BNPS strives to create an enabling environment for women, poor and marginalized communities through empowerment and social transformation. Under the project “Women’s Leadership on Improving Peace, Socio-Economic Stability, and Participation in Power Corridors in Cox’s Bazar”, supported by UN Women, BNPS has started to operate a Multi-Purpose Women’s Center (MPWC) in Camp 18. The Center provides a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for Rohingya community women and girls to access psychosocial support, vocational and life skills training, and information on rights and protection services.
Job Summary: The Gender Training Officer will be responsible for designing, facilitating, and coordinating gender awareness, leadership, and life-skills training at the MPWC. She will work closely with the MPWC Manager and Project Coordinator to promote gender equality, women’s rights, and social cohesion among Rohingya community women and girls.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and facilitate gender, leadership, and life-skills training sessions for Rohingya community women and girls at the MPWC.
- Develop and adapt training materials, session plans, and visual aids suitable for low-literacy participants.
- Conduct orientation and awareness sessions on gender equality, GBV prevention, rights and positive social norms.
- Support the MPWC team to integrate gender perspectives across all program components and activities.
- Identify participants’ capacity needs and provide follow-up mentoring or refresher training.
- Maintain accurate records of participants, attendance, and training outputs.
- Prepare training reports, success stories, and documentation as required by BNPS and UN Women.
- Coordinate with local authorities, humanitarian actors, and community representatives to ensure alignment with broader gender and protection initiatives.
- Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and survivor-centered principles in all program activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the project objectives.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Other Benefits: Mobile allowance, travel reimbursement, and other benefits as per organizational policy.
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)
Apply Procedure
Hard Copy
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified women are encouraged to apply with:
- A complete résumé (maximum 3 pages)
- Photocopy of National ID
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Copies of academic and experience certificates
Please address your application to:The Executive Director
Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS)
Kolpona Sundor, 13/14 Babor Road (1st Floor), Block-B, Mohammadpur Housing Estate, Dhaka-1207
Applications must reach the above address by 11 November 2025. Please clearly mark the position title “Gender Training Officer” on the envelope.
Equal Opportunity Statement
BNPS upholds diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified women and individuals from all backgrounds, including marginalized and minority communities, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, marital status, disability, or class.
Company Information
Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha
Address:
13/14 Babor Road (1st Floor), Block-B, Mohammadpur Housing Estate, Dhaka-1207
Business:
Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) is an activist women organization, working since 1986 to establish equality for women from the family to the state level, since its inception the organization has been trying to create a platform where women and other marginalized groups will raise their voices and claim their entitlements for social, economic empowerment.