Job Description
Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)
Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 35 years
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ramu)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
Published: 26 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Education: Minimum Diploma in Forestry, diplomas/B.Sc. in Agriculture, Livestock, or Fisheries.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
∎ Education: Minimum Diploma in Forestry, diplomas/B.Sc. in Agriculture, Livestock, or Fisheries.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, with a total of 3 years of professional work 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.
∎ Other Qualifications:
∎ 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.
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, with a total of 3 years of professional work 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.
∎ Other Qualifications:
∎ 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 behavioural 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.
∎ At least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) , established in 1985 (International Youth Year) is an organization for sustainable development working in Dhaka Division, Sylhet Division, Chattogram Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts. YPSA is implementing a project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project supported by PKSF.
∎ Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)
∎ Duration: Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods
∎ 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 behavioural 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.
∎ At least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 7,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
∎ 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/-
∎ Other allowance (monthly): BDT 7,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ramu)
Read Before Apply: If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online on or before 31/01/2025.
YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.
YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Note: Emergency 02334470996 (Office time)
Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2025
Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)
