Programme Officer

Company Name: WARBE Development Foundation

Location: Dhaka

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202663226

WARBE Development Foundation: WARBE Development Foundation is a non-profit organization working in the field of migration and development in Bangladesh since 1997. WARBE took the pioneering role in Bangladesh as a migrant workers’ association to deal with the issues of migrants’ rights. WARBE has undertaken many development activities at the grassroots and national and international levels to protect the rights, well-being and dignity of migrant workers and their families. As part of this, WARBE DF with support from the Asia Foundation has started to implement the project in Cumilla District.

Project Background

Under the Bangladesh Collaborative, Accountable, and Peaceful Politics (B-CAPP) Programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Asia Foundation (TAF) is embarking on a transformative project known as "Promoting Effective, Responsive, and Inclusive Governance in Bangladesh (PERI)." This initiative, led by The Asia Foundation (TAF) in collaboration with WARBE Development Foundation (WARBE DF). The project envisions to create a transparent and accountable labor migration system in Bangladesh, enhancing the well-being of migrant workers and reducing the risk of exploitation.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support activities of the Parliamentarian’s Caucus on Migration and Development.
• Maintain regular communication with Members of Parliament and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and write different position papers, reports and articles for Parliamentarians’ Caucus;
• Review and follow up on ongoing cases at BMET Arbitration Cells and Grievance Management Committees (GMCs) and maintain case-related documentation.
• Support the organization of advocacy initiatives and project activities at grassroots, district, and national levels, including meetings, conferences, workshops, consultations, and dialogues.
• Prepare project and event documents, briefs, advocacy materials, reports, and other relevant documents in Bangla and English, and maintain necessary records and follow-up actions.
• Develop project proposals and grant applications, and conceptualize new project ideas for pitching to potential donors and partners.
• Represent and contribute to WARBE DF’s engagement in relevant policy, advocacy, and stakeholder platforms.
• Field visit to ensure the quality of field programmes through direct monitoring;
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager or Management.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 3 years
• Education: master of social science (m.s.s.)
• Skills: policy analysis & development, project support, project co-ordination
  
  

Last Date of Application: 18 September 2026