Project Officer

DASCOH Foundation, as a partner organization of WaterAid Bangladesh, will implement the Civil Society Leadership in Mobilizing for Better WASH (CLIMB) Project in Niamatpur Upazila of Naogaon District. The expected outcomes of the CLIMB project are;

• Civil society amplifies the voices of rightsholders to claim and secure their rights.

• Civil society effectively holds duty bearers accountable to deliver on their WASH, climate and health commitments.

• Decision-makers commit to gender-responsive and climate resilient WASH policies

• Decision-makers commit to increased and improved gender responsive and climate-resilient WASH financing.

The Project Officer will support the implementation of project activities related to community empowerment, accountability, policy advocacy, and climate-resilient WASH governance. The position will work closely with Union Parishads, CSOs, CBOs, WatSan Committees, and community stakeholders to achieve project outcomes and sustainability objectives.

DASCOH Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, and communities. All successful candidates will be expected to comply with DASCOH Foundation safeguarding policies, code of conduct, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of project activities related to CSO strengthening, community mobilisation, advocacy, accountability, and climate-resilient WASH governance.

• Facilitate formation and strengthening of community-based organisations (CBOs), local leadership groups, and community platforms.

• Support implementation of Participatory WASH Vulnerability Assessments (PWVA), locally led adaptation (LLA) planning, and community-led action planning processes.

• Coordinate Ward Shavas, open budget sessions, public hearings, dialogue meetings, and stakeholder consultations.

• Work closely with Union Parishads, WatSan Committees, government departments, CSOs, and community leaders to strengthen local governance and accountability mechanisms.

• Support budget tracking, social accountability initiatives, policy advocacy activities, and evidence-based engagement with duty bearers.

• Facilitate participation of women, youth, ethnic minority communities, and other marginalized groups in project activities and decision-making processes.

• Assist in organizing training programmes, workshops, awareness campaigns, media engagement activities, and learning events.

• Collect and document field-level evidence, case studies, success stories, lessons learned, and project achievements.

• Prepare regular activity reports, field monitoring reports, and other project.

• At least 3 years

• Master’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Climate Change, WASH-related disciplines, or any other relevant field from a recognized university.

• Age At least 18 years

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in implementing development projects, preferably in WASH, climate resilience, local governance, or community development sectors.

• Sound understanding of rights-based approaches, locally led adaptation (LLA), community engagement, and social accountability.

• Experience in working with local government institutions, CSOs, CBOs, and community groups.

• Knowledge of participatory planning processes, advocacy, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and climate-resilient WASH approaches.

• Strong communication, facilitation, networking, and coordination skills.

• Ability to prepare quality reports, case studies, and project documentation.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and digital communication tools.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area.

• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid driving Licence will be considered an advantage.

• Mobile bill,Tour allowance,Weekly 2 holidays

• Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health insurance, and Leave Benefits will be entitled as per organizational policy.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply with an updated CV, the names of two referees (past/present employers), and a recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the written test and personal interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organisation reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, you may present all educational and experience certificates, including your National ID (no need to attach any copies of the certificates with the application). Women and members of diverse Indigenous groups are especially encouraged to apply for the above position. DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Only hard copy application will be accepted.