Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)

Company Name: Nabolok Parishad

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2024-05-08

Application Deadline: 2024-05-12

Education:

• Minimum Diploma in Forestry degree.
• Having 3^rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 2 years with 1 year of professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation, afforestation, and agricultural extension 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.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about climate change adaptation, community development, and rural outreach are highly valued.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills are essential.
• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Nabolok, the Partner Organization of PKSF, will implement the Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project in Mongla Upazila Under Bagerhat District as an Implementing Entity (IE) of the RHL Project. For implementing the Project, Nabolok is seeking qualified candidates for its Project Management Unit (PMU). 

Re- advertisement

Vacancy: 01 (may be increased as per budget)

Key Responsibilities

• Project beneficiary selection and preparation of beneficiary socio-economic profile.
• Identify and engage key community members to establish Climate Change Adaptation Groups (CCAGs) in assigned communities.
• Facilitate monthly meetings of the CCAGs, ensuring active participation and discussion of climate change challenges, adaptation strategies, and project activities.
• Empower the CCAG to play a lead role in community mobilization and decision-making related to project implementation.
• Organize and conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions on climate change impacts, coastal disaster and salinity adaptation and mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices.
• Work with the CCAGs to identify beneficiaries and participants for various project activities like saline tolerant and mangrove tree plantation, rainwater harvesting, climate resilient housing etc.
• Provide on-site guidance and support to community members during activity implementation.
• Promote the adoption of climate-smart practices and sustainable livelihoods within the community.
• Rapport build-up with local government and community leaders.
• Encourage positive behavioral change toward water conservation, responsible waste management, and other adaptation strategies.
• Assist with collecting data on community demographics, livelihoods, climate perceptions, and project impacts.
• Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities, awareness campaigns, and beneficiary selection processes.
• Liaise with the Technical Officers and Project Coordinator to ensure efficient data sharing and reporting.
• Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.

Salary and other admissible benefits: Gross salary (monthly): BDT 30,000/- 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 600