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About Arannayk Foundation and job context

Arannayk Foundation, also known as the Bangladesh Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 through a joint initiative of the Governments of Bangladesh and the United States. Registered under Section 28 of the Bangladesh Companies Act 1994, it promotes the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of tropical forests across the country. The Foundation provides both financial and technical assistance to various stakeholders engaged in forest and biodiversity conservation, while also implementing projects funded by national and international development partners.

Arannayk Foundation implements forestry, wildlife, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management projects across Bangladesh. These projects encompass a wide range of technical and field-based interventions, including biodiversity assessments, community engagement, habitat management, conservation action plan development, wildlife population surveys, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. To support the effective implementation of these initiatives, Arannayk Foundation intends to engage a Program Associate (Forest and Biodiversity) to work closely with the program management team and relevant technical experts. The position will provide technical, operational, and field-level support in planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring project activities, while contributing to the quality and timely delivery of project outputs in accordance with approved work plans, technical standards, and contractual requirements.

Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director and the Head of Programs and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Elephant Conservation Project) of Arannayk Foundation, the Program Associate (Forest and Biodiversity) will be part of a diversified team and will be responsible for implementing different project activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Program and project implementation

·       Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of forestry, biodiversity conservation, wildlife management, and natural resource management projects.

·       Assist in preparing work plans, activity schedules, field implementation plans, and other project documents.

·       Coordinate with program managers, technical experts, and project teams to ensure timely implementation of activities and delivery of outputs.

9.2. Forest, biodiversity and habitat management

·       Support biodiversity assessments, ecological surveys, wildlife population surveys, habitat assessments, and field-based conservation activities.

·       Assist in identifying and documenting species, habitats, ecological corridors, and threats to forests and biodiversity.

·       Contribute to habitat management, restoration, conservation planning, and the development of biodiversity and species conservation action plans.

9.3. Human wildlife conflict management and community engagement

·       Support the assessment and documentation of human wildlife conflict incidents, hotspots, and impacts on affected communities.

·       Facilitate community consultations, awareness activities, and stakeholder engagement to promote conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.

·       Assist in developing and implementing conflict mitigation measures and documenting community feedback and lessons learned.

Field survey coordination, data management and reporting

·       Coordinate field visits, surveys, and data collection activities in collaboration with field teams, enumerators, consultants, and relevant stakeholders.

·       Ensure accurate data collection, entry, validation, documentation, and systematic maintenance of field records.

·       Assist in preparing technical reports, progress updates, presentations, case studies, and other project deliverables.

Monitoring, coordination and operational support

·       Monitor project progress against approved work plans and indicators and report implementation challenges to the supervisor.

·       Coordinate with the Bangladesh Forest Department, local communities, partner organizations, and relevant internal units to facilitate project implementation.

·       Support field logistics, activity planning, budget documentation, and the management of project resources.

·       Participate in meetings, workshops, training sessions, and other project activities, and perform additional relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

·       Assist in documenting success stories, challenges, lessons learned, and case studies from the field.

·       Assist in developing donor reports, dashboards, and data briefs that clearly communicate project progress, results, and learning by providing field information.

·       Undertake other relevant technical responsibilities related to elephant population surveys, HEC assessment, conservation planning, and project implementation as assigned by the Project Manager or an authorized representative of Arannayk Foundation.

POSITION SPECIFICATION – PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (FOREST AND BIODIVERSITY)

Qualifications & Experience required for the position

Formal/Academic Education

Masters in Forestry or Zoology or Environmental Sciences. Bachelor’s degree candidates with substantial relevant field experience will also be considered.

Working experience

• At least one year of professional experience.
• Proven experience working directly with communities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups in participatory development programs.
• Experience in community mobilization, facilitation of meetings, awareness campaigns, and capacity-building activities.
• Experience in data collection using GPS and other field-based monitoring tools.
• Field experience in biodiversity and forest surveys, and ecological data collection and analysis, will be highly preferred.

Language skills (Necessary to perform the job)

• Good presentation, writing and spoken communication skills in English and Bangla are essential.   

Appointment type

• Full time

Additional requirements

• A good team player with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Task prioritization and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory mindset with safeguarding compliance.
• Commitment to child protection, disability inclusion, and safeguarding policies.
• Creativity, innovation mindset, and attention to detail in design and communication.
•  Having a motorbike license will be preferred.

Salary

• Consolidated monthly salary: BDT 32,325 including all benefits.

Workstation

• Dhaka, with frequent travel to project sites.

Vacancy

• One (01)

Contract tenure

• 01 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, initially for one year with the possibility of extension subject to donor funding depending on performance and organizational requirements. However, the contract shall be terminated if donor funding is discontinued during the agreed contract period.

Application template

A cover letter summarizing skills and experiences relevant to this position, with motivation to work with the Arannayk Foundation, along with the CV in a single document.

A precise CV with a passport-sized photograph, following the template provided below:

• Name, present address including email and mobile number.
• Academic Qualification (most recent first, preferably in a table).
• Training received (only relevant training will be considered).
• Job Experience (last job in first order)
• Additional qualifications, if any.
• Name and contact details of two professional referees, preferably recent and
• previous line managers or HR representatives with whom the candidate has worked.

Apply instruction

We welcome passionate and qualified individuals to apply for this exciting opportunity. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role, please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter in a single document, highlighting your relevant experience and motivation.

Please apply online at https://career.arannayk.org by Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

We do not accept hard copies or applications submitted through other channels. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process. However, Arannayk Foundation reserves the right to reject any application and to modify or cancel the entire recruitment process at any point in time without any clarification.

Arannayk Foundation has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of misconduct. We are committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. All individuals engaged with, working for, or representing Arannayk Foundation are expected to uphold the Foundation’s Safeguarding Policies, Code of Conduct, and related standards. Only candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these principles will be considered for employment. Recruitment and selection are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding screening, where applicable.