Community Mobilizer (Market Development & Training)

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilizer (Market Development & Training)

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 36750 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Graduation in any discipline, Social Science, Business Development, Market Development, value Chain, Supply Chain management, and environment related subjects will gets preference.

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

• Age At most 45 years

• Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills

• Both Male & Female are allowed to apply.

• Strong knowledge regarding market development & good communication with stakeholders

• Ability to work in camp and remote field settings

• Basic reporting and documentation skills

• Team-oriented with strong coordination ability

• Gender-sensitive and culturally aware approach

• Willingness to travel frequently within Cox’s Bazar

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples` centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 422 upazilas under 56 districts of Bangladesh covering over 10 million poor and vulnerable people.

Community Mobilizer ( Market Development & Training) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Market Development & Training and policies. This includes working with individuals, businesses, and government agencies to minimize waste and maximize recycling, as well as ensuring compliance with waste disposal regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Community Mobilization & Engagement

Mobilize Rohingya refugee and host community artisans for training, production, and market-related activities.

Maintain regular liaison with community leaders, CiC offices, host community representatives, and beneficiaries.

Ensure inclusive participation of women and vulnerable groups in all project interventions.

Promote positive interaction and collaboration between refugee and host communities.

B. Training Support & Capacity Building

Support trainers during skill development, refresher training, and on-the-job coaching sessions.

Assist in organizing training logistics, attendance tracking, and distribution of materials.

Monitor artisans’ learning progress and provide feedback to trainers and supervisors.

Support practical skill application at production centers to enhance productivity and quality.

C. Production & Quality Assurance Support

Support day-to-day production activities at camp-based and host community production hubs.

Assist Quality Control (QC) officers in monitoring product quality, standards, and consistency.

Maintain basic production records, attendance sheets, and output logs.

Promote environmentally friendly and safe production practices.

D. Market Development & Linkages

Support market exposure activities including buyer visits, product showcasing, and promotional events.

Assist in collecting market information such as buyer feedback, demand trends, and pricing.

Support artisans’ understanding of market requirements including quality, packaging, and delivery timelines.

Coordinate with Light of Hope marketing teams to support market linkage initiatives

E. Coordination, Reporting & Documentation

Coordinate closely with MEAL, Communication, Training, and Market Development teams.

Support data collection for monitoring, reporting, case studies, and success stories.

Prepare and submit regular field activity reports to supervisors.

Document challenges, lessons learned, and best practices from field implementation.

F. Accountability, Safeguarding & Compliance

Promote awareness of safeguarding, PSEA, and Complaints & Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) among beneficiaries.

Ensure ethical, respectful, and culturally sensitive engagement with communities.

Report protection concerns, incidents, or complaints through established reporting channels.

Comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles.

According to Project Allocation