Climate Change and DRR Officer

Job Description

Title: Climate Change and DRR Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Masters

• Masters in Social Science, Environmental science, Disaster Management or Business Administration or in relevant discipline.

• At least 5 years

• Experience

• At least 5 years practical experience in similar position in development sector

• Working experience within NGO/INGO in positions like project officer Climate change and DRR

• Skills:

• Strong decisions making ability and motivational skill especially with rural communities

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills

• Reporting and documentation skills

• Effective communication skills

• Strong leadership, analytical and interpersonal communication skills

• Willing to drive motorcycle with valid driving license

Job Context

• Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Climate Change and DRR Officer for the DURBAR: Girls-Led Climate Solutions for South-West Bangladesh Project with the help of Plan International, Bangladesh
• Reports to: Project manager Reports to: Project manager

Job Responsibilities: Climate Change and DRR Officer

• Climate Change and DRR:
• Conduct training needs assessments for producers and ensure technical training on Climate change and DRR activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Climate Change and DRR measures.
• Train and mentor field staff, community volunteers, and local stakeholders on climate change effects on the environment and DRR strategies.
• Lead the capitalization process of various project interventions.
• Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
• Provide technical support to project team members for facilitating community-level events.
• Conduct needs assessments for team members and take initiatives to improve staff capacity.
• Facilitate the internalization of conceptual and methodological processes within the team.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to project team members.
• Develop training materials, handouts, modules, and guidelines as required.
• Arrange training sessions, workshops, and study visits for staff members.
• Community Engagement and Networking
• Assist Community Facilitators in developing efficient and coordinated work plans and fostering teamwork.
• Oversee scheme selection, site selection, and engagement with relevant line departments.
• Ensure regular information sharing among team members regarding achievements, experiences, and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate the creation of a gender-sensitive working environment within the team and the organization.
• Support Community Facilitators in preparing and implementing local development plans.
• Assist in initiatives aimed at reducing gender inequalities at the community level, increasing women’s economic empowerment, and supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries in participatory planning, monitoring, and review processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, local organizations, community groups, and service providers at district, upazila, and union levels.
• Represent Uttaran in meetings, workshops, networks, forums, committees, and coordinated platforms at the upazila and district levels.
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the relevant authority.
• Develop and implement effective monthly, quarterly, and annual plans of operation.
• Prepare and manage the budget according to the activity plan and ensure all expenditures remain within the approved limits.
• Admin Roles and Responsibilities:
• Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.
• Submission of weekly/monthly activity plan and report.
• Maintain and fulfil properly movement register for field visit
• Fulfil and maintain leave form properly
• Maintain tour forms properly and submission after tour with the voucher
• Preservation of organizational files and resources
• Preparation for conducting additional responsibility for the requirement of the organization
• Avoid conspiracy, indecent words, and negative views to higher authority and finally show the faith to the organization
• Consolidated and unite for the organization
• Ensure the procurement, proper use, and maintenance of all project materials and resources as per financial guidelines.
• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term

Job Location: Dacope, Khulna

• Salary: 35,000 bdt per month (with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran`s Policy and Project Design.