Project Assistant

Reporting Supervisor: Sponsorship and Communication Officer

Type of appointment: Regular under annual contract and is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Organization Overview:

Muslim Hands International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development projects to communities in need globally. Muslim Hands International is dedicated to alleviating poverty and suffering around the world. With a focus on sustainable development, emergency relief and community empowerment, Muslim Hands International operates its activities in various countries including Bangladesh, providing aid and support to those in need regardless of race, religion or gender. With a focus on serving vulnerable populations, Muslim Hands International Bangladesh operates various programmes to improve Education, Food Security, Healthcare, WASH, Livelihoods and Emergency relief efforts.

Position Overview:

The Project Assistant at Muslim Hands International Bangladesh will support the implementation sponsorship and communication-related works, monitoring and evaluation of various humanitarian and development projects under the supervision of the Sponsorship and Communication Officer. The role involves coordinating with field teams, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports and ensuring that projects are aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Design & Implementation:

• Support the Country Office in implementing orphan and sponsorship-related activities.
• Assist in beneficiary data collection, reporting, record-keeping and documentation.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement including communication with schools and sponsored children.
• Assist in organizing and scheduling meetings, workshops and project-related events, ensuring timely execution of planned activities.
• Provide programmatic and sponsorship support as assigned by the reporting supervisor.
• Support sponsorship MoU signing event, health check-ups, home visits and school visits of the orphan children.
• Manage and keep progress records of sponsorships and donations to support the education and well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children.
• Prepare and generate visit reports required by the authority and programme needs.
• Coordinate support services for orphan students, to ensure the essentials necessary for their education and well-being.
• Collaborate with local communities, field teams and partners to implement project activities.
• Assist to conduct feasibility studies for new interventions and liaise with the beneficiaries for programme implementation.
• Collect and compile required content, case studies, success stories and reports for funding affiliates.
• Assist in preparing narrative and statistical reports on the sponsorship program.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Gender Equality Commitments:

MHI Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information and provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. We respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status and value and respect all cultures.

Safeguarding Commitments:

The appointee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Muslim Hands International. Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy and remain alert and responsive to any child and adult. safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.