Project Assistant (SDG) - NPSA 5

UN Development Programme - UNDP | Staff | Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
Closing: 16 Feb 2026 12 days remaining
Location: Dhaka

Overview

The Project Assistant (SDG) will support the implementation of data and SDGs projects, event management, research, knowledge management, and partnerships. The role aims to accelerate SDG achievements in Bangladesh by supporting institutional mechanisms and improving accountability.

Tasks Summary
  • Contribute to SDGs and data-driven project management and coordination.
  • Assist in conducting need and demand analyses of SDGs and data projects.
  • Assist in planning for SDGs and data initiatives.
  • Support to perform stakeholder mapping for effective project implementation.
  • Support in resource mobilization.
  • Engage with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, INGOs, civil societies, industries, etc.
  • Support in evidence-based SDG data management.
  • Provide support to maintain regular data flow to achieve the milestones of the National SDG M&E Framework.
  • Identify project challenges and prepare a mitigation plan.
  • Ensure the timely completion of the project.
  • Support to organize SDGs and data-driven consultation, orientation, sensitization, and capacity-building events.
  • Develop training manuals.
  • Perform pre and post-evaluation during the capacity development programs.
  • Assist in conducting research and analysis on SDG and data projects, data platforms, and data governance.
  • Assist in coordinating the development of SDGs and data-driven projects’ reporting and documentation.
  • Support to develop internal and external progress reports.
  • Assist in preparing fundraising documents.
  • Contribute to developing event-related documents and promotional content.
  • Support the concerned team for publication.
  • Support in maintaining partnerships and communication with national and international organizations.
Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in SDG/Data/Research/M&E or relevant related field is required.
  • Experience in SDGs/data-driven project management.
Qualification Requirements
  • Secondary Education is required or
  • A University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/Statistics or relevant subjects from any reputed University will be given due consideration, but not a requirement
Other Details

Languages Required: English and Bangla

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