Field Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitator

Company Name: Women Job Creation Center (WJCC)

Vacancy: 4

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Salary: Tk. 18000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• 3 to 5 years

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in community development, disaster management, or related fields.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in community engagement.

• Ability to work in remote locations and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

• Job Location: Mongla Upazila under Bagerhat District.

Job Context

WJCC is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. WJCC is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

WJCC invites applications for the vacant position titled- Field Facilitator for the Fisherfolk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation Project

Reports to: Project Manager, WJCC

Job Responsibilities

• As the community Mobilizer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Community Engagement and Planning

• Conduct regular community meetings/sessions at ward and union levels to mobilize and engage fisherfolk.

• Assist in thorough needs assessments and beneficiary consultations to identify livelihood opportunities and challenges

• Foster strong relationships with project beneficiaries and community members, promoting their active participation and ownership in project activities.

• Arranging community consultation to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure the project’s alignment with community needs.

• Implementation and Coordination:

• Conducting day-to-day implementation of livelihood activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

• Communicate with community leaders, and beneficiaries to ensure smooth project execution.

• Organize training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building activities to enhance beneficiaries’ skills and knowledge.

• Collect data to measure the effectiveness of livelihood interventions.

• Networking and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with local level government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise.

• Represent the organization in local level relevant forums, workshops, and meetings related to livelihood and community development.

• Distribution and Relief Operations

• Arranging the distribution of goods, products, and materials as per project guidelines.

• Support relief work during emergencies in coordination with the project team.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate and collaborate with union level government representatives and other key stakeholders to gain support for project activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Actively participate in relief operations and ensure equitable and efficient support to affected communities.

• Salary: 18,000 BDT, yearly increment and 1 festival bonus equivalent of 1-month gross salary yearly

• Compensation & other benefits: As per WJCC Policy and Project Design.