Community Mobilization Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization Facilitator

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

Master’s degree in social science or equivalent with a minimum of three years of professional experience in the relevant field.

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Computer skills on MS word, Excel, Power point

• Must have a valid Motorcycle License and willing to drive motorcycle in field

• Experience in mobilizing large groups of people and community, especially with Agricultural or shelter and settlement interventions, will be appreciated

• Familiarity with Online Data Collection tool – Open Data Kit (ODK), KoBo Toolbox will be an asset.

• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written in English and Bangla.

Project Name: Nature Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives & Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB/ নবপল্লব)

Duration: Initially 1 year from the date of joining with a high possibility of extension based on fund availability & performance.

Reporting to: Upazila Project Officer

Working Conditions: Ecologically Critical Areas of (ECA) NABAPALLAB/ নবপল্লব

Responsibility # 1: Mobilize the Community and Ensure support for the effective implementation of project interventions

• Frequent field visits and rapport building with the community at the respective union level and the other stakeholders.

• Sharing objectives of the project with the community members.

• Collect data for the beneficiary selection survey.

• Arrange and facilitate court-yard sessions regularly to engage the community.

• Organize learning and sharing events with the respective stakeholders.

• Create positive linkages/relationships with all community stakeholders, sensitize them on proper initiatives, and engage them in different project interventions.

Responsibility # 2: Implementation of climate-smart livelihood solutions and disaster-resilient shelter

• Work with the Upazila Project Officer to carry out locally led and nature-based climate-smart livelihood solutions to drive successful climate action across target sectors and stakeholders and equip communities and participants with tools and techniques to rejuvenate their lost livelihoods and shelters.

• Support the assessment and participant selecting process, planning and implementing climate/disaster resilient livelihood and shelter schemes for vulnerable and marginal communities to ensure the security of lives and livelihoods by adopting nature-based solutions and ensuring adaptation to climate change.

• Assess potential and develop mechanisms for market linkage and networking with Private Sectors at the union-level.

Responsibility # 3: Assist in monitoring, reporting and information collection

• Assist in understanding the progress of intervention through monitoring.

• Help the Upazila Project Officer to compile monthly reports by providing information.

• Provide necessary information to the Upazila Project Officer for documentation and any other field information for other requirements of the project

Responsibility # 4: Work closely with identified stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective engagement in project implementation

• Coordinate with Union Parishad, Consortium members, NGOs and different relevant stakeholders at the union level for effective project implementation.

• Support the project team in conducting participant selection assessments.

• Ensure timely and effective communication and coordinate with the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, the Department of Agricultural Extension and other relevant stakeholders in designing and implementing project activities.

• Work closely with the UPO development of localized and climate-smart livelihood solutions and implementation.

Monthly gross salary will be BDT. 49,873. In addition, CARE offers Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Leave Encashment, Life and Health Insurance, Working Mother Benefits etc.