Education Program Officer

A.    Purpose

The Program Support Officer will provide administrative, coordination, and programmatic support to ensure the effective implementation of Wikimedia Bangladesh’s education and community programs. This role will play a key part in supporting education initiatives, coordinating with educational institutions and volunteers, maintaining program documentation, and ensuring smooth day-to-day program operations. The position contributes to strengthening Wikimedia Bangladesh’s outreach, particularly in the education sector, and supports the organization’s mission to expand access to free knowledge.

B. Major Responsibilities

Program and Education Support

• Assist in planning and implementing education programs, including workshops, training sessions, WikiScholar activities, and outreach initiatives with schools, colleges, and universities.

• Support coordination with educational institutions, teachers, students, and volunteers to ensure effective implementation of education-related activities.

• Maintain regular communication with program participants and stakeholders to support engagement and participation in Wikimedia projects.

• Assist the Program Lead in tracking program progress, timelines, and outcomes, particularly for education initiatives.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Prepare and maintain program documentation, including meeting notes, activity reports, participant records, and project files.

• Maintain organized records of program activities, education partnerships, and institutional collaborations.

• Support documentation of program outcomes, learning, and impact for internal use and grant reporting.

• Assist in maintaining records of organizational assets and ensuring proper documentation of their use in program activities.

Coordination and Communication

• Liaise with volunteers, community members, and institutional partners to ensure effective coordination and communication.

• Support internal communication and coordination among program team members and organizational leadership.

• Handle organizational correspondence related to programs, including maintaining proper records and follow-up when required.

• Administrative and Operational Support

• Support day-to-day program operations to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

• Assist in preparing materials, presentations, and documentation for workshops, training sessions, and meetings.

• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for program-related documents.

• Provide general administrative support to the Program Lead as needed to achieve program objectives.

C.    Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Mathmatics, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience in project management, administrative support, or program coordination.

Skills:

Strong organizational and time-management skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

D. Salary & others benefits:

• Remuneration: 40,000 - 50,000 BDT per month.

• Two festival bonuses and insurance coverage included.

This position is open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies. 

The INGO prides itself as fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application: 10 Sept 2026

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.