Community Mobilization Officer
Job Description
Title: Community Mobilization Officer
Company Name: Nabolok Parishad
Vacancy: 2
Age: at most 35 years
Location: Bagerhat
Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 2 to 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 24 Jun 2025
Education:
∎ Diploma in Fisheries, Diploma in Livestock, Diploma in Civil
∎ Minimum Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries/ Civil Engineering.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
∎ Minimum Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries/ Civil Engineering.
∎ Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ 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.
∎ Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
∎ Work experience in community mobilization will get additional preference.
∎ 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 own Motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Must have own doable Laptop.
∎ 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.
∎ Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
∎ Work experience in community mobilization will get additional preference.
∎ 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 own Motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Must have own doable Laptop.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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 and conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions on climate change impacts, coastal disaster and salinity adaptation and mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices (For Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries).
∎ Provide technical expertise and support constructing houses, rainwater harvesting, eco friendly cooking systems, sanitation systems, raising household plinths, and their maintenance (For Civil Diploma).
∎ Prepare detailed BoQ, technical specifications and identify suitable materials and designs for construction housing activities (For Civil Diploma).
∎ 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 (For Civil Diploma).
∎ Promote the adoption of climate-smart practices and sustainable livelihoods within the community (For Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries).
∎ 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.
∎ Location: Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat District, with at least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas.
∎ 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 will implement 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).
∎ 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 and conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions on climate change impacts, coastal disaster and salinity adaptation and mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices (For Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries).
∎ Provide technical expertise and support constructing houses, rainwater harvesting, eco friendly cooking systems, sanitation systems, raising household plinths, and their maintenance (For Civil Diploma).
∎ Prepare detailed BoQ, technical specifications and identify suitable materials and designs for construction housing activities (For Civil Diploma).
∎ 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 (For Civil Diploma).
∎ Promote the adoption of climate-smart practices and sustainable livelihoods within the community (For Diploma in Livestock/Fisheries).
∎ 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.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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.
∎ 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: Contractual
Job Location: Bagerhat
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Potential candidates are requested to send their CV with covering letter including mobile phone number, copy of passport size photograph, copies of all necessary papers (National ID card, academic and professional experience) with two referees to the Executive Director, Nabolok Parishad, House #163, Road #11, Nirala R/A, KHULNA.
∎ Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Any persuasions for the candidate will be disqualifying the candidature. Please write the position applied for on the envelope.
Company Information:
∎ Nabolok Parishad
∎ House #163, Road #11, Nirala R/A, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh
Address::
∎ House #163, Road #11, Nirala R/A, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Jul 2025
Category: NGO/Development
