Good Neighbors (1991) is an international humanitarian, development and non-governmental organization with membership in General Consultative Status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). Winner of MDG 2 award 2007 and UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2024, Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) is operating 17 Community Development Projects (CDP) and 1 Project with Specific Program (PSP) in 13 districts for child protection, education, health, women empowerment, income generating activities, DRR and Rohingya emergency response activities. Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) intends to recruit suitable personnel for the following positions:

1. Key Position Information
Title of Post	Program Officer	Employment Type	Contractual
Location	a) Kurigram Sadar Upazila-Kurigram District (Ghogadaha union and Panchgachi Union), b) Shyamnagar Upazila-Sathkhira District (Gabura union and Atulia union), c)Bakerganj Upazila-Barishal District ( Durgapasha union and Faridpur Union)	Probation Period	6 months [ Job confirmation/ extension of probation period /Job discontinuation based on performance evaluation of the probation period. ]
Date of Issue	2nd December 2025	Closing Date	22nd December 2025

2.Basic Requirement:
Education: Master’s Degree preferably in Social Science, Development Studies, Anthropology, Development Economics, Environmental Science & Disaster Management.

Age: Minimum age 25 years and maximum age 40 years (as on 30th November 2025).

Experience: Minimum 3 years (experience with only evidence and relevance will also count).

Skill: Computer knowledge (MS office), Speaking & writing skill in English  

Other Requirements

• Respect for organizational values, gender equality, child protection, and safeguarding policies.
• Commitment to promoting positive image and visibility of the organization.

3. Contract Information:
Salary and Others: Consolidated Salary Tk.35,000 (per month). 15 days paid leave (after probation period) excluding public holidays and training opportunities for career development.

Probation Period: 6 months (Job confirmation/ extension of probation period /Job discontinuation based on performance evaluation of the probation period.)

4. Job Assignment in Brief:
I. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Support timely inception meetings, staff orientation and stakeholder engagement at local government levels (UDMC, WDMC, CPP).
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly coordination meetings and school-based green environment/DRR awareness activities.
• Ensure the effective operation of school Green Clubs and support distribution of Solar Buddy Lamps.

II. Capacity Development & Training Management

• Organize and deliver DRR, refresher, and anticipatory action trainings for volunteers, project beneficiaries, and community resource persons.
• Facilitate Entrepreneurship Development Training (EDT) and Climate Adaptive Livelihood (IGA) trainings for selected beneficiaries.
• Maintain training records, attendance, reports, and follow-up plans.

II. Field Operations & Community Mobilization

• Coordinate volunteer engagement and distribution of DRR equipment (life jackets, megaphones, flashlights, buoys).
• Organize mock drills, awareness campaigns, and disaster early warning dissemination activities.
• Support installation of flood-level monitoring stations, elevated plinth construction, and household bamboo lofts.
• Oversee renovation work in cyclone shelters (field supervision, verification, reporting).

IV. Beneficiary Selection, Support & Livelihoods

• Manage beneficiary selection processes for DRR groups, FbF support, and livelihood interventions ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Coordinate distribution of food-grade containers and in-kind livelihood inputs, and supervise fund-transfer processes for FbF support.
• Maintain updated beneficiary database and group formation records.

V. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys, documentation, and external audit processes.
• Conduct regular field monitoring, ensure community-based monitoring mechanisms, and maintain project dashboards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, success stories, and documentation (including project documentary inputs).

VI. Communication, Networking & Representation

• Ensure regular liaison with DRR offices, local government bodies, NGOs, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support dissemination of early warning messages and maintain communication systems during emergencies.
• Assist in national-level result-sharing seminar preparation.

VII. Compliance, Administration, Procurement & Logistics

• Maintain accurate records of project resources, logistics, and procurement support for activities (e.g., boat hire, training materials).
• Support procurement processes as per organizational policy.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and donor compliance standards, safeguarding, and financial protocols.
• Support development of project PR materials and knowledge products.

5. Capacity Requirement:

• Project Cycle Management Skills: Strong skills in Project Cycle Management. Able to design, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on projects effectively.
• Technical Capacity: Skilled in planning, implementing, and reporting DRR and climate-adaptive livelihood activities, with strong knowledge of anticipatory action, EWS, DRR tools, and climate-smart practices.
• Operational Capacity: Experienced in managing community events, trainings, distributions, and small constructions; strong in beneficiary selection and database management.
• Communication & Coordination: Effective in coordinating with government and community stakeholders, delivering trainings, and producing quality field reports.
• Monitoring & Accountability: Capable of field monitoring, supporting MEAL, ensuring accountability, and reporting risks promptly.
• Behavioral Competence: Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills, high integrity, and commitment to Child Protection, Safeguarding, and inclusivity.

Application procedure:

Submission of Application: If this sounds like your kind of thing, you should definitely apply by 22nd December 2025. We are requesting you to download the prescribed format from here and send to the email address recruitment@gnbangla.org

[Must mention basic information of yourself, age, total years of experience, education with major subject, expected and current salary amount, possible date of joining, two references (one should be current/last supervisor) in your CV]

Applications without required information, proper subject in email or incomplete application will not be considered.

Please mention the position name “Program Officer” in the email subject line.

Call for interview: If your CV is selected then a recruiter will invite you over phone/email, followed by a couple of written/oral tests as applicable for the recruitment of the position. (Please provide your active email address, mobile number, and/ or contact information)

Only short-listed candidates will be called for assessment.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Address:
Good Neighbors Bangladesh, House 5, Road 2, Block A, Swadesh Shornaly Abashan, Purbachal Express Highway, Barua, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, IP phone: +88-09613858585

Website: www.gnbangla.org

*Unwanted telephone calls/contacts (before or after recruitment test) will result to disqualification.

* The authorities of the organization reserve the right to change, amend, or cancel this recruitment notice.

Good Neighbors Bangladesh is concerned about the rights of the children and women, and maintains ‘zero tolerance’ policy on all types of sexual exploitation and abuse.