Field Officer – Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Assistance

Field Officer – Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Assistance

Summary

  • Vacancy: 02

  • Age: At most 40 years

  • Location: Faridpur (Frequent Field Visits Required)

  • Maximum Salary: Tk. 35,000 (Monthly)

  • Experience: 2 to 4 years

  • Published: 24 Mar 2025


Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 2 to 4 years of experience in disaster response, humanitarian aid, or community resilience programs.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age at most 40 years.

  • Experience in NGO-led disaster relief efforts, emergency response, and crisis management is preferred.

  • Ability to work in challenging environments and emergency situations.

  • Technical skills required:

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

    • Strong understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies and humanitarian response planning.

    • Ability to coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities.

    • Strong report writing and impact assessment skills.

    • Good physical health and willingness to travel to disaster-affected areas.


Responsibilities & Job Context

Job Context:
The Field Officer – Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Assistance will be responsible for coordinating and implementing emergency response initiatives in disaster-affected areas. This role requires working closely with community members, local authorities, and relief organizations to provide immediate aid and long-term rehabilitation support. The officer will operate under the supervision of the Disaster Management Program Manager and will actively participate in disaster preparedness, relief distribution, and community resilience-building efforts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct field assessments to evaluate the needs of disaster-affected communities.

  • Distribute emergency relief materials, including food, medical aid, and shelter assistance.

  • Coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, and local leaders to ensure effective humanitarian response.

  • Monitor post-disaster recovery efforts and support affected families in rebuilding their lives.

  • Organize community training sessions on disaster preparedness and risk reduction.

  • Document field activities, beneficiary impact reports, and relief distribution records.

  • Ensure compliance with disaster relief protocols and humanitarian standards.

  • Participate in fundraising and donor coordination efforts to secure resources for relief operations.

  • Assist in setting up temporary shelters, community kitchens, and emergency health camps.

  • Travel to disaster-hit locations as needed and work in high-pressure emergency scenarios.


Skills & Expertise

  • Disaster Response & Risk Reduction

  • Emergency Relief Coordination

  • Community Resilience & Rehabilitation

  • Stakeholder & Government Liaison

  • Field Data Collection & Reporting


Compensation & Other Benefits

  • Mobile bill

  • Weekly 2 holidays

  • Provident fund

  • Insurance

  • Festival Bonus: 2

  • As per project policy.

Workplace: Work at office & frequent field visits required

Employment Status: Full-Time


Apply Procedure

📧 Email your CV: hr@fda.org.bd
📞 Call for inquiries: +880 1622052121