Programme Officer
WaterAidProgramme Officer
Contract type: Long term | Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Location: WaterAid Bangladesh Project Office, Khulna.
Salary: Monthly gross salary BDT 64,000/- with excellent benefits (Flexible for deserving candidates with strong track record and demonstrated credentials)
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Finance team at WaterAid Bangladesh plays a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial management and accountability across the organisation. They oversee software-based accounting systems, manage payments to vendors and consultants, ensure compliance with statutory and donor regulations, and handle tax and VAT submissions to the National Board of Revenue. With a strong focus on transparency and efficiency, the team also supports grants and partnership management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Their collaborative approach and technical expertise contribute significantly to WaterAid’s mission of delivering clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to underserved communities. The position will report to ‘Finance Expert’
About the role
Through this role s/he is expected to perform specific tasks which will contribute to but not limited to specific activities/ projects managed by Programmes, and Policy Advocacy (PPA). S/he will support tasks and activities across the team and shall work under direct supervision of a senior team member. Also, responsible to replicate activities with high degree of consistency, communicate across the team, occasionally support activities under programme/ project cycle (capacity review, gap identification, assessment, analysis, design, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation).
The position requires a dynamic, passionate, and self-driven individual to support WaterAid’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and health protection scheme for the poor and marginalised people and influences the government, development partners, private sector, and community to become more responsive and pro-poor in delivering WASH facilities. In addition to that, this role involves implementing and continuously improving in the field of gender equity and prevention of gender-based violence, training programmes, and awareness campaigns to foster a culture of vigilance and accountability across the communities and institutions.
In this role, you will:
1. Programme Management & Support
- Ensure quality delivery by partner NGOs through inclusive, community-based planning.
- Manage programme systems (e.g., mWater, WAPs) and monitor budgets and implementation.
- Provide administrative support for plans, budgeting, and partner coordination.
2. Hygiene Promotion & Software Activities
- Conduct hygiene assessments and lead behaviour change campaigns and trainings.
- Promote community engagement and track programme impact using feedback mechanisms.
- Develop training materials tailored to local needs.
3. Gender-Sensitive WASH Activities
- Integrate gender-sensitive approaches in WASH planning and implementation.
- Promote women’s participation and address barriers to access for marginalized groups.
- Monitor gender outcomes and work with stakeholders to enhance inclusivity.
4. Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Advocate for equitable WASH services in underserved communities.
- Build partnerships with NGOs, government, and community organizations.
- Represent the organization in forums and coordinate stakeholder events.
5. Knowledge Management & Reporting
- Develop reports, knowledge products, and awareness materials.
- Coordinate data collection and reporting aligned with health and development goals.
The responsibilities outlined above may be subject to periodic review and revision in consultation with the line manager.
To be successful, you will need:
Education: Bachelor/Master’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a relevant discipline
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in the WASH sector with a reputable national or international NGO or within the development sector, including a proven track record in program/project planning and implementation. Additionally, demonstrated expertise in partner management, gender equity, social inclusion, and GBV prevention
• Experience working with different level stakeholders and partners. Experience working with any safety net programme, health/social protection scheme is an added advantage
Skills and knowledge:
• Adequate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software application's
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines. Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Admirable workmanship, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Written and verbal communication skills both in Bangla and English.
View the full job description here
Closing date: Applications close 05:00 PM BD time on October 28, 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV
Our benefits
Festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, life insurance for self, health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. are applicable as per policy provision.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!