ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

 

 

Associate Officer – SASA! Together

 

 

Project                                     :  Sustainable Solution and protection for the Rohingya Refugee Community in

   Camps (funded by UNHCR) Project

 

Location of posting             :   Ukhiya/Teknaf

Number of positions          :   06

Type of contract                   :   Fixed term contract

Duration of Contract          :   Up to 31 December 2026 (if not extended)

Salary and benefits             :   Monthly Gross Salary with other admissible benefits such as

                                                       mobile & internet allowance, medical benefit, group life insurance etc

 

 

 

 

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)

 

1. Program Implementation: 50%

·         Support the implementation of the SASA! Together methodology with Community Leaders (CL), Local Activists (LA), and Institutional Allies (IA), ensuring alignment with project goals.

·         Facilitate training sessions for CLs, LAs, and IAs on the SASA! Together methodology using established training modules.

·         Monitor sessions conducted by Community Leaders (CL), Local Activists (LA), and Institutional Allies (IA) to assess progress and track changes within the community.

·         Assist in data collection activities, including inputting information into KoBo tools, conducting focus group discussions (FGDs), community assessments, surveys, and consultations in camps.

·         Work closely with community leaders and activists to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality.

·         Support the implementation of training programs and workshops for institutional strengthening with a focus on GBV prevention and risk mitigation.

·         Contribute to developing and implementing activities that address safeguarding standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members and participants.

·         Demonstrate strong commitment to gender equality, GBV prevention, inclusion of gender-diverse populations, and economic empowerment of women and youth.

·         Carry out additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support effective program implementation.

2. Reporting and Documentation: 20%

·         Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports for assigned project locations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.

·         Maintain comprehensive and organized records of activity observations, community change trackers, training sessions, and assessments.

·         Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting of project outcomes.

·         Support the compilation of reports for donors, management, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

·         Ensure all documentation complies with safeguarding and ethical standards.

3. Coordination and Communication: 20%

·         Support effective communication and coordination among team members to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

·         Serve as a focal point for field-level communication related to SASA! Together activities.

·         Liaise and maintain regular communication with community leaders, activists, and other stakeholders to support smooth program operations.

·         Build and maintain working relationships with CiC, site management, service providers, and protection actors to strengthen GBV prevention initiatives.

·         Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on program progress when required.

·         Ensure clear and timely communication within the team to support effective activity implementation.

4. Mentoring and Supervision: 10%

·         Provide day-to-day supervision to volunteers and assigned Community Leaders (CLs), Local Activists (LAs), and Institutional Allies (IAs).

·         Provide need-based mentorship and guidance to volunteers and team members to strengthen their skills and knowledge.

·         Identify performance gaps and support learning through formal and informal orientation sessions.

·         Monitor the performance of assigned team members and provide constructive feedback.

·         Foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.

5. Embedding Feminist Leadership Principles and Anti-Racism Practices: 10%

·         Demonstrate Feminist Leadership Principles in daily work and interactions.

·         Support awareness-building among team members to promote feminist values and inclusive practices.

·         Promote anti-racism practices and ensure personal and team actions reflect equity and inclusion principles.

Relationships

 

Associate Officer – SASA! Together will report to Senior Officer – GBV Prevention.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Human Rights, Humanities, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

·         Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience working with NGOs or social development programs, preferably in Cox’s Bazar humanitarian settings.

·         Experience supporting community-based programs, especially GBV prevention initiatives, is highly desirable.

Technical Skill:

·         Strong teamwork and coordination skills in dynamic and challenging environments.

·         Demonstrated ability to mentor volunteers and support capacity-building activities.

·         Basic understanding of program planning, implementation, and monitoring systems.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Understanding of feminist principles and gender equality frameworks.

·         Fluency in Bangla and English; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian is an asset.

 

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

·   Last date of application is 09 May 2026

·   Please click here to submit your application. 

 

 

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

 

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.

         

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent