Job Description

Title: Community Mobilizer-Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Company Name: PULSE Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: 2

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 22500 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 9 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies).
∎ Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies).

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Proficient in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data collection software (e.g., Kobo).
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
∎ Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with community members.
∎ Excellent facilitation and training skills.
∎ Knowledge of participatory approaches and community-based development principles.
∎ Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
∎ Strong report-writing skills (daily, weekly, monthly).
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Proficiency in English and Bengali.
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred.
∎ Experience: At least 2 years of experience in community engagement, mobilization, or development work is preferred.
∎ Competencies/Skills:
∎ Proficient in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data collection software (e.g., Kobo).
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
∎ Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with community members.
∎ Excellent facilitation and training skills.
∎ Knowledge of participatory approaches and community-based development principles.
∎ Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
∎ Strong report-writing skills (daily, weekly, monthly).
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Languages:
∎ Proficiency in English and Bengali.
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and awareness sessions to introduce the project and its benefits.
∎ Organize and facilitate group sessions to raise awareness on DRR topics as outlined in the work plan.
∎ Conduct outreach sessions on disaster risks (e.g., floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides) and climate change through courtyard sessions.
∎ Support the organization of meetings, orientations, and training at the community, ward, and union levels.
∎ Conduct participatory needs assessments to understand community challenges, aspirations, and existing skills.
∎ Collect data and feedback from community members to ensure their voices are included in project decision-making.
∎ Document success stories, testimonials, and lessons learned from the community.
∎ Liaise with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance the project’s reach and impact.
∎ Collaborate with standing committee members to share referral pathways and service mapping processes at the union level.
∎ Represent the project’s DRR objectives in community meetings and forums.
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports to the supervisor.
∎ Communicate challenges and opportunities within the community to the project team for effective response.
∎ Perform any additional tasks assigned by management.
∎ To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the principle of neutrality in the workplace integrity and the workplace's neutrality principle. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to its overall success. Engaging in political activities during working hours, public holidays, or weekends or using organisational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. Prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
∎ Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the Program goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a critical source of support guidance and expertise on safeguarding and establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Reportable to: Project Officer-EPR
∎ Position Overview: The Community Mobilizer (DRR) will be vital in engaging and mobilizing community members to participate in disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities. This role focuses on building strong relationships, raising awareness, and empowering communities to actively contribute to project success. The Community Mobilizer will also disseminate crucial information about DRR, enhance community knowledge of early warning systems, and connect individuals with essential services.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and awareness sessions to introduce the project and its benefits.
∎ Organize and facilitate group sessions to raise awareness on DRR topics as outlined in the work plan.
∎ Conduct outreach sessions on disaster risks (e.g., floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides) and climate change through courtyard sessions.
∎ Support the organization of meetings, orientations, and training at the community, ward, and union levels.
∎ Needs Assessment and Feedback:
∎ Conduct participatory needs assessments to understand community challenges, aspirations, and existing skills.
∎ Collect data and feedback from community members to ensure their voices are included in project decision-making.
∎ Document success stories, testimonials, and lessons learned from the community.
∎ Networking and Collaboration:
∎ Liaise with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance the project’s reach and impact.
∎ Collaborate with standing committee members to share referral pathways and service mapping processes at the union level.
∎ Represent the project’s DRR objectives in community meetings and forums.
∎ Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports to the supervisor.
∎ Communicate challenges and opportunities within the community to the project team for effective response.
∎ Other Responsibilities:
∎ Perform any additional tasks assigned by management.
∎ Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity
∎ To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the principle of neutrality in the workplace integrity and the workplace's neutrality principle. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to its overall success. Engaging in political activities during working hours, public holidays, or weekends or using organisational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. Prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
∎ Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
∎ Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.
∎ Safeguarding and PSEA:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the Program goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a critical source of support guidance and expertise on safeguarding and establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Read Before Apply:

Method of Application:

• Application Letter/Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Company information: Pulse Bangladesh Society

BGB Camp, Chowdhury Para, Jhilongja

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Tel: 0341- 64412, Cell: +8801822913356

Website: www.pulsebd.org