Project Officer

Position Project Officer (Education)
Project Bangladesh-Rohingya Humanitarian Response and Localization Program – Education (Pooled Fund for Bangladeshi NGOs for Humanitarian Response in Cox’s Bazar)
Project duration July 2026 – December 2026 (It may be extended based on the availability of fund)
Duty station Project Office, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, with daily field work in Camp 7
Reports to Project Manager
Works with Field Associate (Field Facilitator), Project Officer (MEAL), Finance & Admin Officer, teaching volunteers, and the Head of Humanitarian Response Programme
Number of positions 1
Employment type Full-time, project-based .
Project Background
JSUS implements an education project for Rohingya refugee children and host community learners in Camp 7, Ukhiya, with funding through the BRAC-managed Pooled Fund. The project operates 8 Learning Centres (LCs) and 12 Community-Based Learning Facilities (CBLFs), and reached 975 learners in the January–June 2026 phase. In July–December 2026 it will sustain these facilities, deliver learning materials and teacher training, strengthen community participation, and prepare year-end learning assessments. The project is guided by a Myanmar Curriculum-based approach, inclusion of girls and children with disabilities, and strong safeguarding and PSEA standards.
Purpose of the Position
The Project Officer (Education) is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the education activities in the 20 learning facilities. This covers teaching quality, teacher support, learning materials, community engagement and child safeguarding, so that learners receive safe, inclusive and good-quality education in line with the project plan and Education Sector standards.

Qualifications and Experience
Education :
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Social Science, Development Studies or a related field.
Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in education programmes, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings, with Cox’s Bazar experience an advantage.
• Experience in training teachers or volunteers, and in working with communities, parents and local leaders.
• Experience of working with a donor-funded project and its reporting requirements, preferably BRAC, UNICEF or Education Sector programmes.
Skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of child-centred learning, inclusive education, and child safeguarding and PSEA principles.
• Good understanding of Education in Emergencies standards; knowledge of the Myanmar Curriculum is a strong advantage.
• Good spoken and written Bengali and English; knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya language is a strong advantage.
• Good skills in MS Word, Excel and email; ability to use Kobo Toolbox or similar data tools is preferred.
• Strong skills in facilitation, communication, planning, and report writing.
• Ability to work in camp settings, in a team, and under pressure, with respect for gender, disability and cultural diversity.
Applications from women and from persons with disabilities are encouraged. Candidates from the host community of Cox’s Bazar will be given priority where qualifications are equal.
Working Conditions and Terms
• The role requires daily travel to Camp 7 and some work outside normal hours, such as parents’ meetings.
• Selection will follow the JSUS HR Policy: public circular, written test and interview. The selected candidate must sign the JSUS Code of Conduct, the PSEA Policy and the Child Safeguarding Policy before starting, and a reference check will be completed.