Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry), RHL Project

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry), RHL Project

Company Name: Jagorani Chakra Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 35 years

Location: Khulna (Koyra)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Published: 25 Nov 2024

Education:

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ §  Professional experience in the field of climate change/afforestation/and agricultural extension is preferable.§  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.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a national voluntary social welfare organization. JCF is implementing Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project supported by PKSF. To ensure the quality implementation of the project, JCF intends to recruit project staff from qualified candidates of Bangladeshi nationals.
∎ Job Responsibility:
∎ §  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.§  Follow the organization's Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender, and WB Policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Tk. 30,000 per month, Consolidated and other admissible benefits as per organizational policy as well as the project

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna (Koyra)

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Jagorani Chakra Foundation, Head Office, 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore- 7400.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (If the CV sends through E-mail, please give the CV in PDF Format), passport-size colour photograph with a cover letter for the above position to the Executive Director, Jagorani Chakra Foundation, 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore- 7400. Please write down the mobile number in the application and the name of the position on the top of the envelop/E-mail subject line. Short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Candidates accused of abuse of women and children, sexual exploitation & abuse, and sexual harassment is not needed to apply. The candidate must be fit in the pre-employment medical test. Women are encouraged to apply and Smokers are discouraged to Apply.This recruitment possesses equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all job applicants. We seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability. Any convicted child abuser will be disqualified. Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is an equal-opportunity employer.