Community Development Officer (Civil)

Job Description

Title: Community Development Officer (Civil)

Company Name: HEED Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 35 years

Location: Patuakhali (Kalapara)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Micro-Credit, School

Published: 15 Mar 2024

Education:
∎ Education: Minimum Diploma in Civil Engineering degree.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
∎ Minimum 3 years with 1 year of professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation program, rainwater harvesting, coastal housing, and infrastructure development program is preferable.
∎ Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
∎ Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.
∎ Education and Experience:
∎ Education: Minimum Diploma in Civil Engineering degree.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
∎ Minimum 3 years with 1 year of professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation program, rainwater harvesting, coastal housing, and infrastructure development program is preferable.
∎ Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
∎ Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ At least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas
∎ At least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide technical expertise and support for constructing and maintaining climate-resilient coastal housing and crab hatchery.
∎ Provide technical expertise and support for raising household plinths, constructing houses, rainwater harvesting, and sanitation systems.
∎ Prepare detailed technical specifications and identify suitable materials and designs for construction activities.
∎ Develop Environmental and Social management plan (ESMP) and disclose the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) package for each Category B Sub-project with the consultation of Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring).
∎ Supervise construction, ensure quality control throughout construction phases, and address technical challenges during implementation.
∎ Conduct regular on-site technical inspections and monitor the progress of construction activities.
∎ Maintain accurate technical records and prepare comprehensive technical reports for the project.
∎ Liaise with partner NGOs, government agencies, and local communities regarding technical aspects of the project and address their concerns.
∎ Conduct training sessions for community members on the operation and maintenance of infrastructures.
∎ Participate in project planning and budgeting processes, providing technical input and cost estimations.
∎ Assist the PC in ensuring quality and timely completion of project deliverables.
∎ Knowledge of climate change adaptation, mitigation, and salinity intrusion management in the context of Bangladesh, particularly the coastal region.
∎ Proficiency in AutoCAD or other relevant engineering software is an advantage.
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
∎ Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ Bangladesh's coastal zone's geographical location and low elevation make it vulnerable to disasters and climate change poses a new challenge to the lives and livelihoods in the coastal region. The vulnerability of these coastal people can be defined in three ways: climate-sensitive livelihoods, vulnerable settlements in low-lying areas, and scarcity of safe drinking water. Many coastal residents depend on seasonal subsistence agriculture and agriculture wage labor, which are highly climate-sensitive. Moreover, many coastal inhabitants live in houses built of mud and plants severely affected by cyclones, storm surges, and high tides. The lack of climate-resilient housing poses a serious poverty trap as significant portions of the incomes of coastal communities go towards house repairs. Under this circumstance, to develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL),” a five-year project (from September 2023 to August 2028). The project has chosen seven exposed coastal districts, namely Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, and Cox’s Bazar, which are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, salinity intrusion, coastal flooding, cyclones, and storm surges due to their geographical position. The primary goal of the RHL project is to enhance the climate resilience of the vulnerable coastal communities of Bangladesh. PKSF will implement the project through its Partner Organizations (known as implementing Entities for this Project) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF. HEED Bangladesh the Partner Organization of PKSF will implement the RHL project Kalarpara Upazila of Patuakhali District as an Implementing Entity (IE) of the RHL Project. For implementing the Project, HEED Bangladesh is seeking qualified candidates for the “Community Development Officer (Civil)” post for its Project Management Unit (PMU).
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Provide technical expertise and support for constructing and maintaining climate-resilient coastal housing and crab hatchery.
∎ Provide technical expertise and support for raising household plinths, constructing houses, rainwater harvesting, and sanitation systems.
∎ Prepare detailed technical specifications and identify suitable materials and designs for construction activities.
∎ Develop Environmental and Social management plan (ESMP) and disclose the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) package for each Category B Sub-project with the consultation of Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring).
∎ Supervise construction, ensure quality control throughout construction phases, and address technical challenges during implementation.
∎ Conduct regular on-site technical inspections and monitor the progress of construction activities.
∎ Maintain accurate technical records and prepare comprehensive technical reports for the project.
∎ Liaise with partner NGOs, government agencies, and local communities regarding technical aspects of the project and address their concerns.
∎ Conduct training sessions for community members on the operation and maintenance of infrastructures.
∎ Participate in project planning and budgeting processes, providing technical input and cost estimations.
∎ Assist the PC in ensuring quality and timely completion of project deliverables.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & HEED Management.
∎ Other Qualifications:
∎ Knowledge of climate change adaptation, mitigation, and salinity intrusion management in the context of Bangladesh, particularly the coastal region.
∎ Proficiency in AutoCAD or other relevant engineering software is an advantage.
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
∎ Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill
∎ Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
∎ Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 700/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
∎ Other admissible benefits.
∎ Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
∎ Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 700/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Patuakhali (Kalapara)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ If you are the right person, please apply with confidence to the following address- with 2 copies p.p. size photos, cover letter, CV, photocopies of all educational qualifications, training & experience certificates, on or before 31/03/2024 (before 05:00 PM) . Sr. Manager- Human Resources, HEED Bangladesh, Main Road, BLock-A, Section-11, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
∎ Or email : [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ HEED Bangladesh
∎ Main Road, Plot#19, Section-11,Block - A, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

Address::
∎ Main Road, Plot#19, Section-11,Block - A, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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