Assistant Project Officer

YPSA is implementing a project on “Child-centered anticipatory Action for better preparedness of communities and local institution in Northern & Coastal area in Bangladesh” in Chattogram district (Chattogram City Corporation & Banshkhali Upazila) in partnership with Save the Children. YPSA is inviting applications from experienced professionals with proven track record for the following position for the Project.

Job Title: Assistant Project Officer

Job location: Banshkhali Upazila, Chattogram

Duration: Up to 30^th August 2026

No. of vacancy: 1

Job responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Implement project activities at the field level in line with the approved project plan.
Maintain regular communication with volunteers, community leaders, local government representatives, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders in the project area.
Organize and facilitate project activities — including capacity-building training, meetings, workshops, orientations, and community events — in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Mobilize, engage, and sensitize community members to actively participate in project initiatives.
Collect and document field data as per plan to ensure gender-sensitive, inclusive, and child-friendly anticipatory actions and early warning systems at the community level.
Support the distribution of emergency cash and essential supplies to vulnerable families, and provide cash assistance to women-led and small vulnerable businesses to protect livelihoods.
Prepare event reports, develop case studies, and maintain all relevant field records.
Ensure gender-sensitive and safeguarding approaches are applied at all stages of implementation.
Regularly monitor and follow up on project activities in the targeted areas.
Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications and experience:

Graduation
At least 03 years working experience in NGO
Experience to mobilize community
Experiences to work on DRR and emergency response
Ability to communicate in the local dialect (Chattogram Dialect).
Good working relationships with colleagues, partners, external actors and allies
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Monthly consolidated Salary: 39,600/-

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online by 19/10/2025.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and violence against women and girls.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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