About Helvetas Bangladesh

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is a development organization anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, sustainably using environmental resources. The promotion of good governance and gender equality, and social equity is an integral part of the overall organizational policy of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, through which we seek to ensure that our organizational culture and practice reflect our commitment to social change.

Job Context

The ENABLE project aims to strengthen CSO and their networks, support community‑led environment and climate initiatives, and enhance policy dialogue at local levels. As part of its field implementation structure, the project deploys Young Professionals (YPs) who act as frontline support to CSO and their networks, communities, and project teams. The YP will support day‑to‑day field operations and engagement with Civil Society Organization (CSO) and their networks. The position strengthens information flow, supports meetings and community consultations, collects qualitative and quantitative data, and ensures continuous communication between field actors and the project team.

Number of Vacancy: 04

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this role may include the following but are not limited to:

CSO Network Coordination & Field Engagement

• Maintain close, regular communication with CSO and their networks across wards, unions and upazilas.
• Support CSO activities, mobilization, and follow‑up on planned community actions.
• Facilitate documentation of CSO initiatives, challenges, and progress.
• Assist in strengthening CSOs’ linkages with local authorities and service providers.
• Support CSOs, in record keeping, track progress and growing as independent organizations.

Data Collection, Monitoring & Information Support

• Collect field data following MEAL guidelines and tools.
• Conduct community visits, consultations, and focused group discussions (FGDs).
• Support monitoring of CSO-led activities, grant schemes, and community‑led initiatives.
• Ensure timely submission of field data to the Project Officer, MEAL Coordinator and Project Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation (photos, attendance sheets, case stories, feedback logs).

Facilitation of Meetings & Community Consultations

• Organize and facilitate community meetings, consultation sessions, and local dialogues.
• Provide logistical support for project events, workshops, and advocacy activities.
• Work closely with Project Officers to support capacity development sessions for CSOs and their networks.
• Ensure community voices and feedback are captured and shared with project management.

Field Logistics, Communication & Support

• Coordinate field logistics (venue preparation, materials, travel arrangements).
• Support communication between field-level stakeholders and the project team.
• Assist Finance & Admin Officer and YP (Finance) with basic administrative tasks when required (e.g., event documentation, participant verification).

Expected Deliverables

• Monthly field activity report capturing CSO engagement, data, consultations, and follow-up.
• Accurate and timely submission of data collection forms and monitoring tools.
• Well maintained field record of activities, photos, minutes, and attendance sheets.
• Support the timely implementation of CSO-led events as per monthly plan.

Required qualifications, experiences and skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or any related field.

Experience:

• 1 years’ experience in NGO especially in community engagement, research, field mobilization, or working with CSOs is desirable. Fresh graduates are also highly encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct field visits to remote communities regularly.
• Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel), smartphone-based data collection tools, and record keeping.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Community‑centred, respectful, and participatory working style.
• Ability to work independently with integrity and accountability.
• Openness to learning, adaptability, and commitment to development values.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Frequent travel to unions, communities, and partner offices.

Reportable To

Senior Project Officer with Matrix Line to Project Manager

Workstation

Khulna & Bagerhat (Any Sub-district)

Working Hours

8.5 hours per day including lunch break 30 minutes in between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contract Tenure

A 12-month internship contract (extendable based on funding availability and performance).

Salary & Benefits

We will offer a monthly consolidated salary in the range of BDT 30,000 – BDT 34,000 CTC ((may vary based on experience and current remuneration), along with other admissible benefits. Other benefits include travel allowance, HELVETAS public holidays, 2 days of the weekend, annual leave of 25 days and 15 days of sick leave.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel (75% or more) to the project locations and direct engagement with project implementation.

Required behaviours

• Reliable in keeping the deadlines and commitments and walk the talk.
• Develop and promote a culture of quality and performance.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Foster teamwork, cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure fair and equal participation and opportunity.
• Transparent, just and objective focused.

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with a motivational letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for their role. Please apply online at https://career.helvetasbd.org/ by 08 March 2026. Female candidates with relevant experience and qualifications will get priority. Hard copies or other forms of application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: 08 March 2026

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

Helvetas is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, or minority status.

Helvetas promotes a code of conduct that aims to create a work environment with zero tolerance for mobbing, sexual harassment, child abuse, abuse of authority, corruption, fraud, and conflict of interest. This code of conduct applies to all Helvetas staff, volunteers, interns, contractors, and board of directors. Helvetas strongly encourages reporting through the complaint mechanism if any actions or behaviors are suspected of violating the code of conduct's zero tolerance policy.

To know more about our organisation, please visit: www.helvetas.org/en/bangladesh