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 Harassment 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation: Distribution of NFI/LPG

• Coordination and Planning
• Develop and maintain distribution schedules based on UNHCR-provided manifests.
• Coordinate with the UNHCR Supply Unit to ensure the timely availability of items required for NFI distributions.
• Participate in sector and inter-sector coordination meetings, representing distribution-related updates, challenges, and operational needs.
• Coordinate with Logistics, technicians, and other relevant support teams to ensure smooth operations and address any safety or technical concerns.
• Coordinate necessary dump trucks for transporting items.
• Ensure a justified coordination is in place between the Acted Distribution team and the LPG vendor.
• Coordinate the emergency items to be stored for emergency situations. Plan for contingency stock and act accordingly. 
• Liaise with relevant sectors, including Shelter-CCCM, NFI, WASH, Protection, and other stakeholders, to ensure coordinated service delivery and advocate for the rights and needs of Persons of Concern (PoC).
• Lead pre-distribution assessments and ensure distribution sites are safe, accessible, gender-sensitive, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Promote the harmonization and standardization of distribution processes across camps and blocks, ensuring compliance with approved SOPs, guidelines, and operational standards.

• Supervision of Distribution Implementation & Monitoring
• Lead and supervise field teams, including national staff, Cash-for-Workers (CfWs), and volunteers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, CCCM standards, and operational guidelines.
• Oversee crowd management, queue systems, and the prioritization of vulnerable individuals during distribution activities.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and capacity-building support to Distribution Officers, Distribution Assistants, CfW workers, and volunteers.
• Ensure proper beneficiary verification through the Global Distribution Tool (GDT) and related documentation, including tokens, biometrics, family cards, and other required records.
• Ensure all distribution activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety protocols, humanitarian principles, and established distribution standards.
• Support emergency and ad hoc distribution activities in line with approved guidelines and operational procedures.
• Monitor stove repair services and distribution operations at distribution sites and depots, and promptly report any challenges, discrepancies, or irregularities.
• Community Engagement for Awareness and Information Dissemination
• Ensure beneficiaries receive clear, accessible, and timely information on distribution schedules, entitlement details, and eligibility criteria through established communication channels.
• Identify, document, and escalate inclusion/exclusion concerns, complaints, and sensitive protection-related cases through appropriate referral mechanisms.
• Conduct post-distribution information sessions and community consultations to gather feedback, identify gaps, and improve the quality and effectiveness of future distributions.
• Coordinate with SMS teams to ensure regular awareness sessions on the safe use, handling, and maintenance of LPG cylinders and stoves.
• Support fire prevention and risk reduction initiatives implemented by SMS teams and other relevant sectors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, review, and dissemination of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials related to distribution activities and community awareness.
• 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 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 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 3-4 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 an 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 Senior Project Officer - Distribution - 0406/05. 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.