Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Acted

Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, Acted initiated its activities in 2018 to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the following sectors: Site Management Support, NFI/LPG Distribution, Natural Resource Management, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Livelihood in the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

Code Of Conduct

All staff is required to abide by and observe :

• NGO Child Protection Policy
• NGO Code of conduct
• NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
• NGO Data Protection Policy
• Non-discrimination policy
• Transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
• Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
• Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassement principles and guidelines
• Confidentiality

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.

• All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements.
• All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.
• Managers will have a special responsibility to foster a safe environment.
• Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions.

Key roles and responsibilities

Coordination and Planning

• Develop distribution schedules, plans, and layouts in coordination with UNHCR, LPG & NFI supplying agencies/vendors, CiC office, SMS, sector partners, and internal distribution teams.
• Participate in sector and inter-sector coordination meetings, representing distribution updates and needs.
• Liaise with relevant sectors (Shelter-CCCM, NFI, WASH, Protection and other relevant sectors) for ensuring coordinated service provision. Advocate with service providers and authority for the legitimate right of the PoC.
• Lead pre-distribution assessments and ensure distribution points are safe, accessible, gender-sensitive, and inclusive for the persons with disability according to standards and guidance.
• Support harmonization and standardization of distribution processes across blocks and camps in compliance with the established SoP & guideline.

Supervision of Distribution Implementation & Monitoring

• Lead and supervise field teams which include volunteers, national staffs etc, ensuring compliance with organizational and CCCM guidelines.
• Manage crowd control, queue systems, and prioritization of vulnerable individuals.
• Supervise and guide Distribution Assistants, CFW workers, and volunteers.
• Oversee beneficiary verification through the Global Distribution Tools (GDT) and documentation (tokens, biometrics, family cards, etc.).
• Ensure all distributions are conducted complying with the health and safety measures, humanitarian principles and distribution standard.
• Support emergency and ad-hoc distribution partner in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure monitoring of stove repairs and distribution activities at the distribution points/depot and report any challenge or anomaly.

Community Engagement for Awareness and Information Dissemination

• Ensure beneficiaries receive clear, accessible information about distribution schedules, item details, and eligibility criteria through established mechanisms.
• Document and escalate inclusion/exclusion concerns and sensitive protection cases.
• Conduct post-distribution information sessions or community consultations to identify gaps and improve future distributions.
• Ensure awareness session on safe use of LPG/stove in coordination with the SMS teams.
• Support to the fire prevention efforts by SMS and other relevant actors/sector.
• Support the development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.

Protection Mainstreaming and Risk Mitigation

• Ensure the safety, and dignity of the Persons of Concern and prevent any action that may cause harm.
• Ensure timely, equitable, and gender-sensitive access to assistance, with appropriate support for extremely vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain functional accountability mechanisms to address concern and complaints and promptly report or escalate any protection, PSEA, GBV, or child safeguarding concerns.
• Facilitate meaningful community participation in identifying needs and contributing to decisions, especially during emergencies.
• Monitor distribution environments, mitigate safety risks, and uphold AGD principles through proper age, sex, and disability-disaggregated data management.

Stock, Warehouse and Distribution Point Management

• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams on delivery, storage, and handover of distribution items.
• Verify quantities and quality of incoming materials and ensure proper stock movements (stock cards, waybills).
• Maintain accurate documentation of stock receive, return and reconciliation.
• Ensure overall management and care and maintenance of warehouse, distribution points and offices in coordination with Project Engineer.

Capacity Build Up

• Take initiative to capacitate the distribution of Distribution Assistants and volunteers.
• Enhance the capacity of community through regular initiatives.
• Enhance the resilience of community through capacity build up initiative i.e., safe and efficient use of LPG, stove, pressure cooker, basic fire safety awareness etc.

Reporting

• Prepare reports daily, weekly and monthly both quantitative and qualitative.
• Contribute to project reports (quarterly, half yearly & yearly).
• Support Senior Information Management and Distribution Officer for reporting purpose. 
• Support 10% in-situ inspection every month and report accordingly.
• Undertake daily distribution reconciliation in coordination with vendor records and co-sign the daily reports.

Project Implementation: FLAT

Logistics

• Supporting with accurate and precise information to prepare order forms promptly if requested by the line managers.
• Confirm the quality of material selection when applicable, by engaging the Care and Maintenance Officer.
• Ensure proper management and use of the project assets and stocks.
• Extend the support to the logistics department in the necessary area.

Finance

• Provide support for camp payments as per delegated by the line managers.
• Make sure the payment policies and SoP are respected while the camp payment takes place.
• Facilitate in preparing the volunteers, cash for workers or daily labor attendance sheets.

Human Resources

• Commitment to continuous learning through training and timely identification of capacity-building needs and opportunities, in coordination with the Camp/Project Manager /HR Department. 
• Supervise recruitment and training of enumerators/volunteers for data collection.
• Make sure the Human Resource-related documents are submitted to the agreed person or place promptly.
• Facilitate training on the necessary and identified area for strengthening staff capacity through the initiative of the ACTED Academy.

Security

• Immediately report any security concern to the Camp/Project Manager and the Security Officer.
• Share recommendations to the relevant focal for the sake of agency staff security.
• Make sure the fleet and security policies are respected and maintained.

Transparency and Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with ACTED internal procedures and donor procedures.
• Supporting the line managers in record keeping of project documentation, including photos and proper filing of meeting minutes, databases, attendance sheets, assessment reports/documents, review and updating of databases, etc., in soft and hard copy.

MEAL

• Supporting MEAL colleagues during monitoring and evaluation activities of project implementation and addressing recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of project activities and maximize impacts.
• Support in question preparation and ideas, as requested by the line managers.

Others

• Provide translation of various documents (e.g., reports, minutes, beneficiary lists, information signs) upon request of the Camp Manager,
• Above all, support the Camp/Project Manager and management in any rational ad-hoc requirements.

Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in political science, Project Management, Disaster Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Selection Criteria

• For Master’s with at least 2-3 years of experience in related field.
• For Bachelor’s with at least 4-5 years of experience in related field.
• Experience in shelter technical supervision, safe cooking messaging, and community training sessions.
• Experience in Shelter/NFI response programming, needs assessment, data collection, community mobilization, fire safety, distribution, training, shelter upgrade guidance, monitoring and review.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Bangla.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and multi-cultural environments.
• Habituated to extensive field visits.
• Female candidates will be given priority.

How to apply

For your understanding of Acted’s recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Procedure Memo before applying. The memo is available in both languages below:
English Version & Bangla Version

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)

Please send your application by 13 June 2026 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write in the subject line of your application, Application for Project Officer -Distribution -0406/04. To ensure your application in our recruitment process, kindly remember to include the specified subject line in your email. Ensure a working phone number/email address is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application material is not returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.