Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) Officer
Job Description
Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with frequent field visits to project locations)
Reports To: Country Director
About ZFA
Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) is an international humanitarian and development organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities through sustainable development, education, healthcare, orphan sponsorship, food security, emergency response, and livelihood programs. In Bangladesh, ZFA has been implementing impactful programs that improve the lives of disadvantaged children and families through community-based interventions.
Job Summary
The Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the Orphan Sponsorship Program to ensure the holistic wellbeing, education, healthcare, and protection of sponsored children. The position requires strong coordination with caregivers, schools, community leaders, orphan care institutions, and relevant stakeholders while ensuring compliance with donor requirements, child safeguarding standards, and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and monitor Orphan Sponsorship Program activities.
Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and progress reports.
Coordinate beneficiary identification, verification, registration, and sponsorship allocation.
Maintain accurate beneficiary profiles, sponsorship records, and documentation.
Conduct household visits and periodic beneficiary verification.
Monitor children's education, health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.
Ensure compliance with Child Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns and coordinate referrals where necessary.
Maintain regular communication with caregivers, schools, community leaders, and relevant government authorities.
Prepare quality reports, beneficiary success stories, photographs, and donor information.
Ensure timely implementation of activities within approved budgets and work plans.
Maintain the sponsorship database and ensure data accuracy.
Support donor visits, monitoring missions, audits, and evaluations.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management.
Experience
- At least 3 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Education
- Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Anthropology
Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Child Development, Public Administration, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Additional Requirements
- Age At least 28 years
- Only Female
Experience Requirements
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in child-focused development programs, orphan sponsorship, child protection, education, social welfare, or community development.
Experience working with national or international NGOs will be highly preferred.
Experience in beneficiary management, case management, sponsorship programs, or child protection will be considered an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of child rights, child protection, and child safeguarding principles.
Excellent project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting skills.
Experience in beneficiary identification, household assessment, and case documentation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and community mobilization skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with government agencies, schools, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Good report writing skills in both English and Bangla.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
Willingness to travel extensively to project locations.
Personal Attributes
High level of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Commitment to humanitarian values and child rights.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Team player with positive interpersonal skills.
Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Festival Bonus.
Mobile and travel allowances as per organizational policy.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
How to Apply
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)· Cover LetterRecent passport-size photographCopies of academic certificates and experience certificatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written examinations and interviews.Zakat Foundation of America is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The organization maintains zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation, abuse, child abuse, harassment, fraud, and corruption. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and comply with the organization's Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Send your CV to the given email lutfun.l@zakat.org or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account