Cooperative Development Officer (Economic Empowerment & Governance)

Job Description

Title: Cooperative Development Officer (Economic Empowerment & Governance)

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Rangpur

Salary: Tk. 47868 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Sociology
• Master of Science (MSc) in Social Science

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 45 years

Experience in working with:

• Cooperative/Apex body development.

• Experience of conducting/facilitating training to the Cooperative/Apex body.

• Community led approaches for developing Self Help Group and Apex body functions & management.

• Reporting.

Essential Competencies:

• Project Implementation Skill.

• Social/Community Mobilization Skill

• Facilitation Skill

• Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill

• Reporting & Documentation Skill

• Monitoring & Evaluation Skill

• Financial management

• Decision making

• Conflict resolution

• Leadership

• Self-development

• Problem solving

• Planning, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively

• Supportive, effective and good team player

• Staff Management

• Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values

• Have a valid driving license for motor bike and willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh

IT Skill:

• Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/ Excel/Power Point.

Language Skill:

• Excellent- -Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening for English & Bengali.

Desirable Competencies:

• Project Management

• Basic Photographic Skill

• Strategic Management

Cooperative/Apex body Development -30%

• Coordinate in formulating the Cooperative/Apex body development strategy for Apex bodies and Cooperative/Apex body societies under several projects.

• Provide support in updating and implementing policies, procedures, and systems for Cooperative/Apex body development and self-help group (SHG) management

• Facilitate and monitor pre-Cooperative/Apex body orientation activities in the SHGs and Apex bodies as they develop into Cooperatives/Apex bodies

• Assist in the formation and registration of new Cooperative/Apex body societies.

• Provide guidance on best practices for Cooperative/Apex body governance, management, and operations.

• Support existing Cooperatives/Apex bodies in developing strategic plans and operational frameworks.

• Provide technical assistance through formal/ informal training, coaching, exposure, and other possible ways to improve Cooperative/Apex body business and financial management, business/ enterprise development and planning, and business set-up

• Coordinate in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultation meetings, workshops, and business to business meetings for better market linkages.

• Monitor, support and backstop the Cooperatives/Apex bodies for effective functioning.

• Build relationships with external agencies (public and private), and facilitate engagement with similar organizations (unions, federations).

• Conduct assessments of Cooperatives/Apex bodies on a regular basis to evaluate their status, by using the Cooperative/Apex body Assessment Tools.

• Conduct regular follow up on the project activity, and work progress.

Strengthening Cooperative/Apex body Business -20%

• Support Cooperatives/Apex bodies in formulating short- and long-term strategies and business plans and ensure their effective implementation.

• Support Cooperatives/Apex bodies to ensure the Cooperative/Apex body-owned business are appropriately linked to the markets and functioning sustainably.

• Support leveraged resource mobilization and investment for sustainable growth of Cooperative/Apex body enterprises.

• Support Cooperative/Apex body in developing business relationships with financial institutions, banks, and other value chain actors.

• Support in providing business development services to Cooperative/Apex body members (finance, inputs, training, market linkages and support services).

• Provide support in economic transformation and market system development.

Training and Capacity Building - 30%

• Design training content based on Cooperative/Apex body principles, values, norms and business model (Islamic shariah base financial products) and prepare methodology, training material and training manual

• Facilitate Cooperatives/Apex bodies in the orientation to have a fuller understanding of co-op principles and values.

• Facilitate cross-learning among Cooperatives/Apex bodies and encourage the adaptation of best practices.

• Liaise with Cooperatives/Apex bodies for training related activities.

• Work on any other training related activities as per immediate needs and priorities, as required.

• Prepare training reports, conduct M&E of training, and prepare training database.

• Conduct/coordinate Cooperative/Apex body related level training at national/regional/local level.

• Provide training to staffs on Cooperative/Apex body principles, values, norms and business model (Islamic shariah base financial products).

• Any other tasks assigned by project Manager/Supervisor/Management in relation to projects activities.

Community engagement, Advocacy, communication and reporting - 15%

• Prepare and submit regular reports on Cooperative/Apex body activities, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives to management and stakeholders.

• Analyse data related to Cooperative/Apex body operations and present findings to inform decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Develop and maintain documentation related to Cooperative/Apex body policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Create educational materials and resources for Cooperative/Apex body members and potential stakeholders.

• Maintain an organized filing system for all Cooperative/Apex body documents, including meeting minutes, financial records, and member communications.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication between Cooperative/Apex body members, management, and external partners.

• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and meetings to promote Cooperative/Apex body values and operational efficiency.

• Develop relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support Cooperative/Apex body development.

• Advocate for Cooperative/Apex body initiatives and represent the Cooperative/Apex body in public forums and community events.

Other Requirements -5%

• Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.

• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment

• Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.

• Mobile bill,Tour allowance,Provident fund,Weekly 2 holidays,Insurance,Gratuity
• Festival Bonus: 1

Other benefits will be provided as per organizational HR Policy.