Job Description
Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)
Company Name: Society For Development Initiatives (SDI)
Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 35 years
Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
Published: 23 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Minimum Diploma in Forestry degree. Alongside Forestry, candidates with diplomas/B.Sc in Agriculture, Livestock, or Fisheries may also be considered eligible for a Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry) position.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Candidates must meet a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, with a total of 3 years of professional work experience.
∎ 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.
∎ Candidates must meet a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, with a total of 3 years of professional work experience.
∎ 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:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
Compensation & Other 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/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 7,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
∎ 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/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 7,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Company Information:
∎ Society For Development Initiatives (SDI)
∎ House# 34, North Adabor, 2nd Floor, Motaleb Tower, Adabor, Dhaka- 1207
Address::
∎ House# 34, North Adabor, 2nd Floor, Motaleb Tower, Adabor, Dhaka- 1207
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
