Field Facilitators

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitators

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: 10

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Pekua), Satkhira (Shyamnagar)

Salary: Tk. 20492 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Diploma in Agriculture
• Higher Secondary

Diploma in Agriculture or HSC (minimum)

• At least 2 years

At least 2 years of relevant field experience

Technical Skills

• Working experience on diversified community and leading the community.

• Knowledge of climate-resilient agriculture and DRR

• Experience facilitating women’s and youth groups

• Working experience with Union Parishad

• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills with respect to understanding of HRBA, gender equality, and social inclusion

• Basic computer skills

Project Name : Civil Society–Led Transformation Toward Gender-Responsive Climate Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh and Vietnam Unit/Priority Name : Resilience and Climate Justice

Types of contract: Contractual, up to December 2028

Number of position : 10 (Ten) (6 for Shyamnagar and 4 for Pekua)

Job Summary: The Field Facilitator (FF) will be responsible for the implementation of the community-level implementation of the SIDA Project by working closely with grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs), women- and youth-led groups, and community structures. The role focuses on promoting gender-responsive climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR) through inclusive participation, local ownership, accountability, and a Human Rights–Based Approach (HRBA). Under the guidance of the Project Officer, the FF will coordinate with women’s groups, Community Resilience Organizations (CROs), WYLERGs, CSOs, and local government institutions.

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)

Community Mobilization and CSO Support (35%)

• Organize and facilitate regular meetings of women’s and youth groups, ensuring active participation through follow-up and household visits.

• Support the capacity building initiatives for CSOs and community groups

• Support CSOs and community groups to form federation, improve governance, transparency, and accountability.

• Encourage reflection and learning through regular group discussions.

• Climate Adaptation and DRR Support (25%)

• Facilitate CSO and community group to prepare Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA)

• Work with UDMC to activate the UDMC and facilitate their CRA-RRAP development/revision process

• Assist in implementing Climate-Resilient Sustainable Agriculture (CRSA) and DRR-related activities at the community level.

• Promote local knowledge, gender equality, and social inclusion in climate and resilience actions.

• Support women and youth groups to engage with Union Parishads and other authorities for advocacy and dialogue.

• Capacity Building, MEAL, and Reporting (20%)

• Support awareness sessions, trainings, and skill development activities using participatory approaches.

• Maintain attendance records, activity documentation, and basic reports.

• Support participatory monitoring, community feedback, and learning processes.

• Prepare monthly work plans and reports, ensuring gender-disaggregated data and community perspectives are included.

• Coordination and Emergency Support (20%)

• Support community groups to facilitate community risk assessment sessions.

• Maintain regular communication with the line manager and field project team, and CSOs.

• Support field visits, coordination meetings, and learning events.

• Assist in emergency response activities when required.

• Perform any other duties assigned in line with project objectives.

• Relationships

• Programme Officer will report to LRP Coordinator.

Salary and benefits : Monthly Salary BDT. 20,492 with other admissible benefits such as festival bonus, medical insurance, group life insurance, etc