Assistant | SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Bangladesh

Position: Project Management Assistant

Responsibilities & Context

Introduction

• SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 African and Asian countries. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Programme Overview

• Working in Bangladesh since 2006, SNV implements projects in the agriculture, energy, and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors. Using market-based approaches, we emphasize environmental sustainability and inclusive development. We lower the barriers to economic and social development and promote local ownership. SNV provides tailor-made and sustainable interventions that are effective at raising incomes, providing meaningful employment opportunities, and improving access to and coverage of basic services. Our interventions acknowledge the critical importance of improved climate change resilience and mitigation strategies to achieve sustainable change. We work in close collaboration with the royal government, civil society, and private sector. Our multi-national team of experts works from our national office in Dhaka.

Context and purpose of the job

• The Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) program supports innovative, inclusive business models that engage and benefit low-income populations in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia. This program operates a challenge fund to identify and support promising innovations that contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive development in these countries.
• SNV in Bangladesh is seeking to recruit a Management Assistant to work in the IAP Project Management Unit providing financial, administrative, communications & marketing, and logistical support for the efficient management of the IAP project across the four countries Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia, working station Bangladesh. The Management Assistant ensures service needs are reviewed, and service delivery is guided. The Management Assistant will assist in the Finance and Administration of a project as well as on the M&E and communications aspects related project implementation.

Duty station: Dhaka with frequent travel to respective project cities

Contract Duration: 1.5 years until the end of the programme in March 2027

Expected Joining Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)

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Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university—fields may include but are not limited to communication, marketing, management, operations, or other relevant areas.
• A business graduate with specialization in management, marketing, or finance, or a Master’s degree in business will add value to the role.

Experience: At least 2 years

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