Community Mobilization Officer

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization Officer

Company Name: Nabolok Parishad

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Science or relevant subject.

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

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 45 years

• 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 own Motorcycle with a valid driving license.

• Must have skill in operating computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).

• Experience: Minimum 3 years with 2 years of professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation, agricultural extension/coastal housing & infrastructure development program is preferable.

Location: Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat District, with at least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas

Report to: Project Coordinator (PC)

Duration of the Position: Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods (subject to performance and availability of funds).

Background of the project

Bangladesh's coastal zone's geographical location and low elevation make it vulnerable to disasters and climate change poses a new challenge to the lives and livelihoods in the coastal region. The vulnerability of these coastal people can be defined in three ways: climate-sensitive livelihoods, vulnerable settlements in low-lying areas, and scarcity of safe drinking water. Many coastal residents depend on seasonal subsistence agriculture and agriculture wage labor, which are highly climate-sensitive. Moreover, many coastal inhabitants live in houses built of mud and plants severely affected by cyclones, storm surges, and high tides. The lack of climate-resilient housing poses a serious poverty trap as significant portions of the incomes of coastal communities go towards house repairs. Under this circumstance, to develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL),” a five-year project (from September 2023 to August 2028). The project has chosen seven exposed coastal districts, namely Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, and Cox’s Bazar, which are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, salinity intrusion, coastal flooding, cyclones, and storm surges due to their geographical position (for details about PKSF, please visit https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp206). The primary goal of the RHL project is to enhance the climate resilience of the vulnerable coastal communities of Bangladesh. PKSF will implement the project (for details about PKSF, please visit http://www.pksf.org.bd) through its Partner Organizations (known as implementing Entities for this Project) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF.

Nabolok Parishad the Partner Organization of PKSF is implementing the RHL project in Mongla, Bagerhat as an Implementing Entity (IE) of the RHL Project. For implementing the Project, Nabolok Parishad is seeking qualified candidates for the “Community Mobilization Officer” post for its Project Management Unit (PMU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower the (Climate-Change Adaptation Group) CCAG to play a lead role in community mobilization and decision-making related to project implementation.

• Facilitate monthly meetings of the CCAGs, ensuring active participation and discussion of climate change challenges, adaptation strategies, and project activities.

• Identify and engage key community members to establish Climate Change Adaptation Groups (CCAGs) in assigned communities.

• Work with the CCAGs to identify beneficiaries and participants for various project activities like saline tolerant vegetable cultivation, crab farming, sheep/goat rearing in slatted houses, tree plantation, rainwater harvesting, climate resilient housing etc.

• Organize awareness campaigns and training sessions on impacts of climate change, coastal disaster and salinity adaptation and mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices.

• Supervise construction, ensure quality control throughout construction phases, and address technical challenges during implementation.

• Provide on-site guidance and support to community members during activity implementation.

• Conduct regular on-site technical inspections and monitor the progress of construction activities.

• Promote the adoption of climate-smart practices and sustainable livelihoods within the community.

• Rapport build-up with GO-NGOs, 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 Officer (E&M) 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 700/-

• Other allowance (monthly): BDT 8,500/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.