Livelihood Specialist

Job Description

Title: Livelihood Specialist

Company Name: Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 5 to 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 4 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ More than 10-year professional experience as specialist on livelihood improvement including participatory rural community development and income generation in coastal fishery villages in the Cox’s Bazar district
∎ At least 5 years of experience working in projects funded by donors and/or the Government of Bangladesh.
∎ Have the experiences of serving as project leader or equivalent post of more than one project.
∎ Proven track record in project design, implementation, team supervision, and value chain analysis.
∎ Strong English communication skills (verbal and written), particularly in reporting and stakeholder engagement.
∎ This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative, community-centered initiative in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Under the leadership of the Joint Venture consortium, the selected candidate is expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical competence, and a commitment to sustainable development, aligning with the mission and values of the JV of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar.
∎ The implementing partners— JV of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar—are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youth, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and associates to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. All candidates will be required to adhere to the project’s safeguarding and protection policies and may be subject to background checks and reference verification as part of the recruitment process.
∎ More than 10-year professional experience as specialist on livelihood improvement including participatory rural community development and income generation in coastal fishery villages in the Cox’s Bazar district
∎ At least 5 years of experience working in projects funded by donors and/or the Government of Bangladesh.
∎ Have the experiences of serving as project leader or equivalent post of more than one project.
∎ Proven track record in project design, implementation, team supervision, and value chain analysis.
∎ Strong English communication skills (verbal and written), particularly in reporting and stakeholder engagement.
∎ This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative, community-centered initiative in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Under the leadership of the Joint Venture consortium, the selected candidate is expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical competence, and a commitment to sustainable development, aligning with the mission and values of the JV of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar.
∎ The implementing partners— JV of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar—are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youth, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and associates to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. All candidates will be required to adhere to the project’s safeguarding and protection policies and may be subject to background checks and reference verification as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist the Team Leader in the planning and implementation of livelihood development activities in the project area.
∎ Develop methodologies, action plans, and implementation strategies for livelihood interventions.
∎ Lead value chain analysis and identify market linkages to enhance income-generating opportunities.
∎ Supervise and guide field-level Alternative Income Generation (AIG) activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
∎ Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for tracking the impact and sustainability of livelihood support.
∎ Develop training modules, manuals, and IEC materials related to livelihoods; lead capacity-building sessions for project staff and beneficiaries.
∎ Coordinate socio-economic surveys including PRA, baseline, and end-line assessments.
∎ Prepare reports, case studies, and documentation related to livelihood activities.
∎ Undertake regular field visits to support and monitor ongoing activities.
∎ Perform any other tasks assigned by the Team Leader.
∎ Livelihood Specialist will work as Deputy Team Leader.
∎ This Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the scope of work, key responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position of Livelihood Specialist under the Technical Assistance Services for “Fisheries Livelihood Enhancement Project in the Coastal Area of the Bay of Bengal” (FiLEP) (Component: Livelihood and Nutrition (LNC). The project is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and implemented through a Joint Venture of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar. The selected professional will play a critical role in achieving the project’s objectives related to sustainable fisheries management and improved coastal livelihoods.
∎ Reports to: Team Leader
∎ Duration: Initially 8 months (with a possibility of extension)
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Assist the Team Leader in the planning and implementation of livelihood development activities in the project area.
∎ Develop methodologies, action plans, and implementation strategies for livelihood interventions.
∎ Lead value chain analysis and identify market linkages to enhance income-generating opportunities.
∎ Supervise and guide field-level Alternative Income Generation (AIG) activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
∎ Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for tracking the impact and sustainability of livelihood support.
∎ Develop training modules, manuals, and IEC materials related to livelihoods; lead capacity-building sessions for project staff and beneficiaries.
∎ Coordinate socio-economic surveys including PRA, baseline, and end-line assessments.
∎ Prepare reports, case studies, and documentation related to livelihood activities.
∎ Undertake regular field visits to support and monitor ongoing activities.
∎ Perform any other tasks assigned by the Team Leader.
∎ Livelihood Specialist will work as Deputy Team Leader.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

• Interested candidates are requested to submit their detailed updated CV and a cover letter via email to [email protected] by 15 June 2025. Please mention the position title in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)
∎ Flat D2, House No. 20-21, Road No.12, Block-F, Niketan Housing Society, Ghulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ NACOM is a national level non-government pioneer pro-environment organization in Bangladesh and works exclusively in the areas of biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, resource co-management, etc. NACOM is a field implementation partner of Climate Resilience Ecosystem and Livelihood (CREL) project of Winrock International funded by USAID and responsible for implementation of CREL activities in Cox/s Bazar Region, mainly in 7 protected areas of the Forest Department and Department of Environment in the southeastern part of the country.

Address::
∎ Flat D2, House No. 20-21, Road No.12, Block-F, Niketan Housing Society, Ghulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ NACOM is a national level non-government pioneer pro-environment organization in Bangladesh and works exclusively in the areas of biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, resource co-management, etc. NACOM is a field implementation partner of Climate Resilience Ecosystem and Livelihood (CREL) project of Winrock International funded by USAID and responsible for implementation of CREL activities in Cox/s Bazar Region, mainly in 7 protected areas of the Forest Department and Department of Environment in the southeastern part of the country.

Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

Category: NGO/Development