Job Description

Title: Community Mobilizer, FIVDB - Young People Building Urban Resilience in Bangladesh” under Sylhet City

Company Name: Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)

Vacancy: 10

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Sylhet

Maximum Salary: Tk. 14000 (Monthly)

Published: 24 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Higher Secondary

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ HSC (can be relaxed in case of experienced person).
∎ Maintain close communication with FIVDB team.
∎ Understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR) principles and practices.
∎ Knowledge of hydro meteorological hazards and their impact on communities.
∎ Familiarity with vulnerability mapping .
∎ Having/Handling smart phones and also have experience to handle the survey tools in it.
∎ Good communication, facilitation and motivational skills.
∎ Understanding on local culture and languages.
∎ Abilities to undertake extensive travel to village/community level.
∎ Having problem solving and prompt decision making capacity.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Problem-solving abilities
∎ Adaptability in dynamic environments.
∎ Team-oriented mindset
∎ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in relevant fields.
∎ Having respect for different community groups and gender.
∎ Event implementation
∎ Capacity building competencies
∎ Coordination capabilities
∎ Report writing capacity
∎ HSC (can be relaxed in case of experienced person).
∎ Maintain close communication with FIVDB team.
∎ Knowledge
∎ Understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR) principles and practices.
∎ Knowledge of hydro meteorological hazards and their impact on communities.
∎ Familiarity with vulnerability mapping .
∎ Skills
∎ Having/Handling smart phones and also have experience to handle the survey tools in it.
∎ Good communication, facilitation and motivational skills.
∎ Understanding on local culture and languages.
∎ Abilities to undertake extensive travel to village/community level.
∎ Having problem solving and prompt decision making capacity.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Competencies
∎ Problem-solving abilities
∎ Adaptability in dynamic environments.
∎ Team-oriented mindset
∎ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in relevant fields.
∎ Having respect for different community groups and gender.
∎ Event implementation
∎ Capacity building competencies
∎ Coordination capabilities
∎ Report writing capacity

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for Facilitating & Capacitating Youth Action Group (YAGs)
∎ They will assist the youth, and peer leaders in acquiring necessary climate related skills.
∎ The Community Mobilizer will provide training and technical knowledge on climate-adaptive and risk-informed climate action practices to enhance resilience in communities.
∎ Collaboration with local Disaster Management Committees (CCDMC & WDMCs) will be essential, as the community mobilizer will support the facilitation of vulnerability mapping exercise in urban areas.
∎ They will disseminate Information and Communicate (IEC) materials representing climate actions by the YAGs.
∎ Coordination between communities, Youth group, Ward Disaster Management Committee & City Corporation Disaster Management Committee.
∎ Assisting YAG developing and Implementing Climate Action Plan
∎ Organizing meeting with Youth Action Group (YAG) & Ward Disaster Management Committee.
∎ They will strengthen the capacity building of Youth Action Group & Ward Disaster Management Committee.
∎ Community engagement can be challenging, as building trust with vulnerable households often requires overcoming historical distrust and varying literacy levels..
∎ Unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters may disrupt planned activities.
∎ Coordination among multiple stakeholders can be complex.
∎ Job Context:
∎ The Community Mobilizer will implement Climate Action initiatives and enhance community awareness on disaster risk management. Key responsibilities include Community Mobilization, Youth Action Group formation, Session planning & conduced providing skills training and supporting Ward Disaster Management Committees (WDMCs) in risk assessments and early warning systems. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in community engagement, aiming to empower vulnerable households and promote sustainable practices.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for Facilitating & Capacitating Youth Action Group (YAGs)
∎ They will assist the youth, and peer leaders in acquiring necessary climate related skills.
∎ The Community Mobilizer will provide training and technical knowledge on climate-adaptive and risk-informed climate action practices to enhance resilience in communities.
∎ Collaboration with local Disaster Management Committees (CCDMC & WDMCs) will be essential, as the community mobilizer will support the facilitation of vulnerability mapping exercise in urban areas.
∎ They will disseminate Information and Communicate (IEC) materials representing climate actions by the YAGs.
∎ Coordination between communities, Youth group, Ward Disaster Management Committee & City Corporation Disaster Management Committee.
∎ Assisting YAG developing and Implementing Climate Action Plan
∎ Organizing meeting with Youth Action Group (YAG) & Ward Disaster Management Committee.
∎ They will strengthen the capacity building of Youth Action Group & Ward Disaster Management Committee.
∎ MAJOR CHALLENGES:
∎ Community engagement can be challenging, as building trust with vulnerable households often requires overcoming historical distrust and varying literacy levels..
∎ Unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters may disrupt planned activities.
∎ Coordination among multiple stakeholders can be complex.
∎

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, T/A

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Sylhet

Read Before Apply: FIVDB is an equal-opportunity organization Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. FIVDB affirms the 'ZERO' tolerance approach against sexual exploitation and abuse. And is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children and adults at all times. FIVDB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us. Join us on our Facebook page for more updates: www.facebook.com/fivdbngo

Company Information:
∎ Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)
∎ Khadimnagar, Sylhet-3103
∎ FIVDB is a development organization, established in 1979. Its major operation cover 7 major districts and concentrates round in the north-east of Bangladesh. It mission is to give disadvantage women, men and children greater voice, reduce their vulnerability, increase use of citizenship rights and help them enhance their quality of life.

Address::
∎ Khadimnagar, Sylhet-3103
∎ FIVDB is a development organization, established in 1979. Its major operation cover 7 major districts and concentrates round in the north-east of Bangladesh. It mission is to give disadvantage women, men and children greater voice, reduce their vulnerability, increase use of citizenship rights and help them enhance their quality of life.

Application Deadline: 6 Apr 2025

Category: NGO/Development