Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
Published on : 30 June, 2025
Application Deadline: 13 July, 2025
Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
Address:
House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Business:
Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.
Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in Bangladesh in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects that assist in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building the capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host populations affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static method are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas, providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, primary health care, protection, and MHPSS. HI is currently implementing a development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram and Cox`s Bazar district through 3 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar). Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics.
Presently, HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities, capacity building of professional associations; and support to disabled people`s organizations, among others.
Number of Position
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01
Employment Type
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Full Time
Age
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at least 18 years
Job Location
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Kurigram
Salary
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Tk. 145652 - 183031 (Monthly)
Educational Requirement
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Master's degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, or a related field. Academic Qualifications may be relaxed for people who have proven working experience in CCA, DRR, Livelihood, and Partnership Management.
Other Requirement
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Age at least 18 years
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management with a technical focus on: Climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction, Inclusive livelihood programming, Community-based resilience and local governance.
Experience working with or managing partnerships with local NGOs, government actors, and OPDs.
Demonstrated experience in capacity building, technical backstopping, and adaptive programming.
Strong understanding of climate risk and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., VCA, CRVA, RRAP).
Familiarity with disability inclusion frameworks and HI’s twin-track approach.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and representation skills.
Ability to write clear and concise reports, technical documents, and proposals.
Proficient in MS Office, data visualization, and digital survey tools (e.g., Kobo, Survey CTO).
Fluency in Bangla and English (written and spoken).
Excellent capacity-building skills, with demonstrated experience in effective training, coaching, and facilitation
Demonstrable experience conducting assessments and undertaking data collection
Strong experience in capacity building, preferably in the field of gender and inclusion.
Computer knowledge (MS Office package—both in English and Bangla).
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English and Bangla.
Have the capacity to maintain close and professional working relationships with beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
Ability to work both independently and within a team.
Experience working with HI will be added advantage.
Proactiveness and decision-making ability
Commitment to humanitarian aid and its values. Strong focus on the principles of ‘Do No Harm”.
Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously.
Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.
Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.
Willingness to travel regularly to remote and flood-prone areas.
Commitment to HI’s mandate, safeguarding policies, and humanitarian principles.
Experience working with MISEREOR or other German donors will be an advantage.
Experience
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At least 5 years
Responsibilities
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Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.HI is currently looking for a Technical Project Manager – Climate Change Adaptation, DRR, Livelihood & Partnership Management for its “Reducing Vulnerability, Improving Livelihood and Disaster Preparedness of the Most at-Risk Communities in Flood-Prone Bangladesh,” funded by MISEREOR.Job Location: Kurigram with frequent travel to field locations and occasional visits to DhakaType of Contract: Fixed-TermDuration of the Contract: As early as possible to 31 July 2027Line Manager: Area ManagerThe Technical Project Manager will lead the effective planning, implementation, and technical oversight of climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk reduction (DRR), inclusive livelihood development, and partnership coordination activities under the MISEREOR-funded project. S/he will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, cross-sectoral integration (particularly disability inclusion), and sustainability through capacity building, advocacy, and strategic stakeholder engagement.This role also includes responsibilities for financial, administrative, and human resource management in alignment with HI's operational and technical standards.Under the direct line management of the respective Area Manager and technical supervision of the respective Technical Unit Manager, this position will contribute to the implementation of the mandate of Humanity & Inclusion as part of the project. The position will also provide technical support to the HI Bangladesh program on an as-and-when-required basis.Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."Responsibilities:Mission 1: Operational implementationResponsibility 1: Is responsible for the collection of field data for monitoring & evaluation surveys
Contributes to the creation, translation, and validation of data collection tools;
Helps define the schedule and means required for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities;
Takes part in the selection and training of the community or daily workers contributing to the quantitative and qualitative surveys;
Ensures the effective collection of the information necessary for the success of monitoring & evaluation activities;
Ensures the obstacles to field activities are identified and passes this information on to his or her line manager;
Takes part in presenting the findings of surveys;
Responsibility 2: Participate in project evaluation and self-evaluation activities.
Contributes at least once a year to project self-evaluations led by the project managers;
Contributes to project evaluations led by internal or external evaluators;
Responsibility 3: Transmits relevant monitoring information to the program’s information system.
Monitoring/tracking project indicators, updating the indicators, and updating the MEAL Plan, doing analysis, and sharing every month
Complies with the procedures for transmitting collected information, as described by the program’s information management system;
Writes regular reports on the monitoring and evaluation of the activities conducted;
Regularly evaluates the work done and suggests improvements
Responsibility 4: Data Management
Contributes to design tools and methodologies;
Develop tools in SurveyCTO/Kobo, data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation;
Continuous and regular Data quality Assessment by spot checks and triangulation;
Participate in the direct collection or manage the collection of quantitative and qualitative monitoring data as needed (conducting surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, observational monitoring, etc.)
Contributes to an archive of key project documents
Responsibility 5: Accountability and Learning
Sensitize staff to capture lessons learned and best practices;
Participate in project reviews;
Train staff on the project MEAL system.
Sensitize volunteers on the Accountability Framework;
Collect, collate, analyze, and report Complaints and Feedback from the community;
Responsibility 6: Contributes to representing HI in the communities
Contributes to providing feedback on the results of monitoring & evaluation activities to the populations and partners;
As part of his or her tasks, represents HI with the population and partners, respecting the organization’s values and maintaining cordial, positive, and close working relations
Mission 2: Emergency preparedness and response
Contributes to the program’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.
Apply Instruction
Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."
In accordance with HI's recruitment policy, only eligible and genuinely interested candidates are invited to apply. Applicants who are currently under contract with HI must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC). All applications must include a cover letter and a resume, submitted in soft copy only.
The deadline for submission is Sunday, 13 July 2025. Only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified, potential, matched female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and they will be preferred in cases of similar qualifications to other candidates.
HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment for all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.
HI is committed to a safe workplace for everyone to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion, with a solid commitment to these values. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives. Any persuasion by the person by phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate.
The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check. The pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.
