Programme Officer – Programme Monitoring & Communication - (2503671)

28 October 2025
Expression of interest

Objective of the programme 

Bangladesh remains highly vulnerable to public health emergencies due to its dense population, recurring natural disasters, and health system challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of Risk Community Engagement for early detection and response for mitigating the impact of health crises. With the support of the Pandemic Fund, Bangladesh is implementing a range of interventions to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities. To ensure efficient planning, implementation, monitoring, and visibility of community-based surveillance (CBS), a dedicated Pandemic Fund Consultant will be engaged.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader- Health Security and Emergency Response (HSE), The incumbent will provide support through performing of the following duties (not limited to):

  1. Develop data collection tools, track and ensure progress on key workplan indicators and compile periodic progress reports, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
  2. Support relevant agencies and partners in implementing workplan activities aligned with national pandemic preparedness priorities.
  3. Design a results-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for each sub-activity under the Pandemic Fund workplan.
  4. Support liaison between government counterparts, and development partners.
  5. Identify bottlenecks in implementation and propose timely solutions to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services and activities.
  6. Foster coordination across ministries, civil society organizations, media, and local government institutions involved in PF activities
  7. Ensure workplans integrate gender, disability inclusion, equity, and local community dynamics
  8. Support capacity building initiatives including workshops and training activities
  9. Develop and implement a visibility plan to highlight efforts under the Pandemic Fund.
  10. Coordinate production of human-interest stories, social media content, IEC materials, and audio-visual documentation showcasing program impact
  11. Submit monthly activity and quarterly achievement report
  12. Perform other duties, tasks, or activities assigned by the supervisor

        Grade: SSA-8

        Duration of contract: up to 31 December 2025 (with possibility of extension)
        Contract type: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
        Duty Station: Dhaka in Bangladesh

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