Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ramu)

Salary: Tk. 33000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Diploma in Agriculture
• Diploma in Forestry

• Minimum Diploma in Forestry, Diploma/B.Sc. in Agriculture, Livestock, or Fisheries.

• Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 35 years

• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (Age relaxation up to 40 years for experienced candidates).

• 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.

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) <www.ypsa.org>, 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

• Gross salary (monthly): BDT 33,000/-

• 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.