Community Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Community Facilitator

Company Name: Trinamul-Unnayan-Sangstha

Vacancy: 4

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Khagrachhari (Dighinala, Khagrachhari Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• HSC

• At least 2 years
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age At most 35 years

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Community Infrastructure and Livelihoods particularly in post-disaster rehabilitation contexts. The candidate must be capable of handling the technical affairs independently.

Other competencies and Skills:

• Understanding of WASH, Community Infrastructure, Shelter and Livelihoods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.·
• Ability to work in challenging post-flood environments.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in and travel frequently to difficult geographical and cultural environments.
• Working knowledge of operating MS Office, internet web browsing etc.
• Previous work experience with TUS is considered as special competency.

Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS), a local NGO in Khagrachari, invites applications from permanent residents of the CHT for the following position below, under the Flood Emergency Response in Bangladesh (FERB) for 4 months project supported by HEKS/EPER, Switzerland. The project will implement at Khagrachari sadar (Kamalchari and Golabari Union) and Dighinala (Kabakhali and Merung Union) Upazilas in Khagrachari Hill District.

The Community Facilitator will be responsible for;

• Work under close guidance/supervision of the Project Officer and Assistant Project Officer.

• Facilitate community meetings, discussions, and awareness sessions on WASH infrastructure repair, installation, and hygiene promotion.

• Build relationships with local leaders, community groups, and households to ensure project acceptance and participation.

• Promote understanding of safe water use, sanitation practices, and hygiene behaviors among community members.

• Organize and conduct training sessions on hygiene and sanitation practices for community members and local volunteers.

• Empower communities to take ownership of water and sanitation infrastructure maintenance.

• Assist in identifying and selecting sites for WASH interventions (e.g., water points, latrines).

• Support the Project Officer in coordinating the delivery of WASH, Community Infrastructure and Livelihood interventions.

• Facilitate community participation in project activities, including construction, maintenance, and hygiene promotion.

• Collect and document feedback from communities to identify challenges and successes.

• Monitor the adoption of hygiene practices and the usage of water and sanitation facilities.

• Report community needs, concerns, and progress to the Project Officer/Assistant Project Officer regularly.

• Maintain accurate records of all activities, community meetings, and training sessions.

• Prepare and submit regular reports detailing community engagement and progress.

• Support the PO/APO in organizing community-level events and activities.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including during emergencies and community events.

• Ensure project activities comply with organizational policies and donor guidelines.

• Promote accountability, transparency, and participation within the project scope.

• Utilizing at least 90 % of working time at the field visit and 10% at Office.

• Prepare event reports, progress report in monthly, quarterly basis as per PIP and submit to the Project Officer.

• Prepare success stories/case study, annual report and submit to the Project Officer/Assistant Project Officer.