Assistant Project Officer - Nutrition & Agriculture, Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Job Description

Title: Assistant Project Officer - Nutrition & Agriculture, Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 3

Age: At most 55 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Kurigram, Sunamganj

Salary: Tk. 51659 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Development Studies
• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

• BSc in Agriculture, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Social Work, any other equivalent subject.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 55 years

Essential Competencies:

• Experience in working on resilient integrated farming, skill on Adaptative agriculture and livestock, Skills on community-based adaptation, preparing risk reduction action plan, livelihood, nutrition and food security.
• Practical knowledge in Project Implementation, Social Mobilization, Facilitation.
• Ability to understand Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting & Documentation, Basic Photographic & Financial management.
• Excellent in Decision making, Conflict resolution, Leadership & Self-development.
• Problem solving & Planning, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand Strategic Management & Staff Management.
• Proven Expertise in Microsoft Word/ Excel/Power Point.
• Excellent knowledge in Reading / Writing/Speaking/Listening in English & Bengali.
• Excellent Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively.
• Disposition of a team player.
• Have a valid driving license for motor bike and willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh.

Implementation of the project in target location/s - 60%

• Take responsibility for overseeing all food security, nutrition, livelihood, and climate adaptive activities within the assigned location/s under the guidance of the Project Supervisor.

• Assist in organizing the project inception meeting with stakeholders at various levels.

• Ensure beneficiaries are selected according to the defined criteria in the proposal and validate selections with relevant authorities.

• Conduct household surveys using KOBO tools to gather necessary data.

• Assist in preparing community-level action plans.

• Identify suitable sites for homestead agriculture and provide assistance for agricultural activities.

• Provide support for the implementation of WASH, Protection, and FSL activities.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings at the Upazila/City level.

• Organize advocacy and awareness sessions within the community.

• Conduct training sessions on agriculture irrigation techniques, harvesting methods, post-harvest management, and utilizing weather information for agricultural productivity.

• Facilitate project inception and exit meetings at project locations.

• Ensure the inclusion of gender, persons with disabilities, elderly, and other vulnerable communities in participant selection and project implementation steps.

• Implement assigned project technical activities and adhere to approved field movement and technical activity plans.

• Support or participate in various assessments, evaluations, and post-distribution monitoring activities.

• Coordinate and cooperate with other team members effectively.

• Engage in community mobilization efforts within IR guidelines and compliance standards.

• Ensure alignment with project timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards for successful project outcomes.

• Assist in establishing Complaints & Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender Sensitivity measures related to project activities.

• Set up agricultural demonstration plots to showcase best practices.

Ensure effective monitoring and supervision - 10%

• Conduct regular monitoring of agriculture-related activities at the beneficiary level.

• Perform regular household visits to provide technical assistance and track asset growth progress.

• Follow up with Group members using training knowledge imparted.

• Monitor the progress of project activities and ensure the quality of materials used, informing the project focal point or supervisor of any issues.

• Facilitate the preparation of Household Adaptation Plans and track progress accordingly.

• Ensure the collection of monthly Management Information System (MIS) data.

• Gather data from demonstration plots, including yield data, cost-benefit analysis, and adaptability assessments.

Capacity building initiatives - 10%

• Organize and lead Income Generating Activity (IGA) skill training sessions aimed at enhancing the economic capabilities of beneficiaries.

• Coordinate and facilitate leadership training workshops to empower individuals within the community to take on leadership roles and responsibilities effectively.

• Organize and facilitate group management training sessions to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage group dynamics and activities efficiently.

• Conduct training sessions on smart agriculture techniques to introduce innovative and sustainable farming practices.

• Conduct training on adaptive agriculture methods to help communities adapt to changing environmental conditions and enhance agricultural resilience.

• Follow up on training sessions by providing hands-on training at the household level and conducting training refreshers to reinforce learning and address any challenges.

Ensure effective reporting, appropriate archiving and visibility according to the project need - 10%

• Collaborate with the supervisor in drafting monthly, quarterly, interim, and final narrative reports in accordance with project proposals and requirements.

• Aid the supervisor in compiling monthly progress reports to track project achievements and milestones.

• Organize and maintain all project-related documents, ensuring timely submission to the Humanitarian & Resilience Programme department.

• Prepare or gather media and communication materials such as photographs and case studies to enhance project visibility.

• Assist in archiving project documents, both in hard copy and electronic formats, following IR guidelines for documentation and record-keeping.

Ensures comprehensive and effective communication, coordination and advocacy with different stakeholders - 5%

• Ensure effective networking and coordination with market actors

• Ensure effective networking and coordination with DAE /DLS/DOF

• Ensure effective networking and coordination with Union and upazila office.

• Establish and maintain an effective coordination mechanism with key stakeholders of the project.

• Represent Islamic Relief Bangladesh in coordination meetings at Union and Upzila level.

• Assist in the phase-out meeting and lesson learned workshop for further organizational development.

• Collect successful project completion letter form relevant authorities.

Other Requirements - 5%

• Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.

• Ensure that local purchase and expenditure are done as per Islamic Relief Bangladesh policy.

• Maintain the stock book, inventory and other essential register properly and timely in effective manner.

• Support in procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.

• Take initiatives to ensure security of project staffs and participants during intervention.

• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity, and R&R) and Gratuity, etc.