Project Officer

Vacancy no.: DC/Dhaka/NO/2025/08
Publication date: 11 November 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 27 November 2025

Job ID: 13345 N
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Dhaka
Location: Dhaka
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: 12 months, renewable subject to performance and availability of funds

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply:

*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

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*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

Introduction

The ILO aims to build a growing footprint in advancing Just Transition in Bangladesh and will support the Government in implementing its commitments under the Just Transition chapter of NDC 3.0. As part of this effort, the ILO is working with the Laudes Foundation and actively seeking additional partners to strengthen complementary areas. Within this broader agenda, the Advancing Just Transition in Bangladesh initiative serves as a first, catalytic investment to institutionalize and implement Just Transition through a nationally anchored, multi-stakeholder platform, sectoral roadmaps, and pilot interventions that promote environmental sustainability and green decent jobs.

The Project Officer (NOA) will provide direct operational and technical support to the Technical Officer in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. The incumbent will help ensure high-quality delivery, effective coordination with partners, and consistency with ILO procedures and standards.

Description of Duties

Project implementation
⦁ Support the organization, timely and quality delivery and follow-up of project activities.
⦁ Assist in preparing activity proposals, procurement requests, and terms of reference for consultants, service providers, and implementing partners.
⦁ Coordinate logistical and substantive arrangements for workshops, training sessions, field missions, and consultations.
⦁ Monitor implementation schedules, deliverables, and expenditures, maintaining regular communication with the Project Assistant, CO-Dhaka operations and finance teams.
⦁ Assist in maintaining project files, correspondence, and databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation, and availability of information to team members and partners as needed.

Analytical support
⦁ Provide research and analytical inputs to the preparation of policy briefs, background papers, and technical notes on Just Transition and NDC implementation.
⦁ Assist in the coordination of sectoral diagnostics, field assessments, and stakeholder consultations, ensuring data collection and synthesis support for technical reports.
⦁ Contribute to drafting summaries, meeting notes, and follow-up documentation for tripartite and multi-stakeholder engagements.
⦁ Support the identification and documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and good practices from project activities.

Monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management
⦁ Support tracking progress against the project’s results-based management (RBM) framework and performance indicators.
⦁ Assist in the preparation of periodic progress reports, donor updates, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
⦁ Contribute to internal learning and knowledge exchange with other ILO projects and the Regional Office to strengthen synergies and visibility.

Communication
⦁ Assist in maintaining effective liaison and coordination with government counterparts, employers’ and workers’ organizations involved in Just Transition and climate initiatives.
⦁ Support communications and visibility activities, including preparation of short updates, briefs, and content for outreach materials.
⦁ Perform other relevant duties as required by the Project Coordinator

Required qualifications

Education

First level university degree in economics, public policy, international development, or another relevant field.

Experience

⦁ At least two years of professional experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably in areas related to decent work and environment.
⦁ Experience working with the UN, government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and/or development partners.
⦁ Experience in results-based monitoring, reporting, or data management is an advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English and Bangla, both written and spoken.

Competencies

⦁ High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to organizational values.
⦁ Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
⦁ Respectful and transparent team player, able to work collaboratively and supportively under supervision.
⦁ Good analytical and drafting skills; ability to synthesize technical information clearly and concisely.
⦁ Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and follow through on tasks.
⦁ Good understanding of project management principles, including procurement and financial monitoring.
⦁ Knowledge of national climate and employment policies, including NDC processes and Just Transition principles, is desirable.
⦁ Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and the ILO’s tripartite approach

* Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

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