Career opportunities

Arannayk Foundation (AF) is one of the leading nature conservation organizations in Bangladesh, established by the Government of Bangladesh and the United States of America in 2003 to support biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, climate resilience, and community-based natural resource management. Under a new project titled "Cultivating Change in a Warming World" (a multi-country partnership with Oxfam), AF is expanding its operations in climate-vulnerable landscapes to address interconnected challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and livelihood vulnerabilities.

The program focuses heavily on rural women, smallholder farmers, and climate-vulnerable groups, establishing FLOW3R Labs (Farmers’ Lab of Wisdom for Restoration, Rights & Resilience) as community platforms for agroecology, local climate adaptation planning, and community seed systems. By integrating scientific approaches with indigenous knowledge and women-led market value chains, the project aims to build resilient, gender-just food and economic systems that empower grassroots communities to lead climate action.

To enhance institutional strength and sustainability, AF is looking for a Project Officer (Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods) to manage and scale its core sustainable agriculture and climate-smart livelihoods portfolio. This pivotal position will support project implementation, innovative programming, and monitoring and evaluation to deepen the Foundation’s grassroots impact and reinforce its legacy as a leader in climate-resilient solutions.

Key responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director and direct supervision from the Head of Programs and Senior Program Officer of Arannayk Foundation, the Project Officer (Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods) will be responsible for project implementation, new programming, and other program-related work.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director and the Head of Programs of Arannayk Foundation, and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of the “Cultivating Change in a Warming World” Project and the Senior Program Officer of Arannayk Foundation, the Project Officer (Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods)  will be part of a diversified team and will be responsible for implementing field-level project activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assessments & monitoring: Assist in conducting participatory climate-risk mapping, agricultural baseline surveys, and food-system planning exercises within target community hubs.
• FLOW3R lab support: Assist in setting up and operationalizing FLOW3R Labs to function as central platforms for community learning, seed registers, and agroecological demonstrations.
• Planning & implementation: Support the execution of field training cycles, establishment of agricultural demonstration plots, and community-level climate adaptation micro-actions.
• Documentation & technical writing: Assist in documenting indigenous farming knowledge, seed inventories, local adaptation practices, progress reports, and project success stories.
• Stakeholder engagement: Facilitate training sessions for women-led producer groups, coordinate with youth agronomists, and build linkages between farmers and local public agricultural institutions.
• Data & knowledge management: Maintain accurate records of community seed banks, update electronic/digital seed registers, and track participant data across all livelihood interventions.
• Professional development: Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, and reflection sessions to continuously improve analytical tools and technical competencies.
• Ensure institutional compliance with internal policies, donor guidelines, and national statutory laws for implementation of activities.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment aligned with the organization’s values, safeguarding policy, and wellbeing principles.
• Update and maintain relevant electronic/hardcopy formats and databases of Arannayk Foundation as required.
• Represent the project in internal and external meetings, stakeholder engagements, and donor reviews as the key focal point.
• Keep administrative and financial records, including documents, vouchers, registers, receipts, etc., related to your activities in your safe custody for submission to Arannayk Foundation and to comply with the audit requirements.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and administrative staff to ensure systems are following donor and Arannayk Foundation Management Systems.
• Conduct any other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director and the Head of Programs of Arannayk Foundation on a day-to-day basis.

POSITION SPECIFICATION – Project Officer (Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods)

Qualifications & experience required for the position

Formal/academic education

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agro-forestry, or Agronomy is preferred. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agriculture; candidates with relevant field experience will also be considered.

Working experience

General experience

• Candidates with 1-2 years of hands-on field experience in executing climate-smart agriculture, community-based livelihood programs, agroecological farming, or rural community mobilization are highly preferred.

Salary

• Consolidated BDT 25,000 to 34,264, including all benefits.

Workstation

• Cox’s Bazar, with frequent travel to project sites.

Vacancy

• Two (02)

Contract tenure

• 15 September 2026 to 30 September 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 Saturday, 05 September 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.