Project Officer (Community Engagement and Social Cohesion)

Job Description

Title: Project Officer (Community Engagement and Social Cohesion)

Company Name: United Purpose

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ At least Bachelor degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science, Sociology or other relevant discipline from a reputed recognized University.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reportable to: Programme Coordinator
∎ Job Location: Field Office- Ukhiya/ Teknaf/ Cox`s Bazar
∎ Grade: UP Grade: III-C
∎ In this context, United Purpose seeks applications from qualified candidates to fill up the following position based in UP Field Office- Cox`s Bazar for one of its projects titled "Improving Community Resilience Through Cooperative Livelihood Actions (ICRA)" funded by IOM to be implemented at FDMNs` sheltered areas and the Unions of Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazilas under Cox`s Bazar district.
∎ The Job holder should have in depth understanding and experience of community mobilisation and social cohesion to manage the implementation of this project effectively. The position will support the Programme Coordinator/Project Manager in all aspects of project implementation, including quality programming, capacity-building, advocacy, M&E, documentation, standardization, finance and administration in total compliance with UP and IOM policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ To ensure project have better plan to achieve their goals:
∎ Ensure technical support to develop Details Implementation Plan(DIP ) of projects timely
∎ Executing the project activities effectively and timely at your working area.
∎ Ensure project plan is monitored and documented its progress.
∎ Ensure the formation of community forums e.g. groups formation, youth mobilisation and capacity building of neighborhood youth spaces/parliament
∎ Provide and capacity building support of the project team on community Orientations on behavioural change & nutrition, social cohesion & peace building, conflict prevention, early marriage, trafficking & GBV, empowerment & leadership, reproductive health, DRR etc.
∎ Support to organise of sporting events, meeting, training and facilitate
∎ Develop training module and plan
∎ Organize and facilitate ICT and carrier skills training for youth development and employment
∎ Form ward level community-led monitoring committee
∎ Support to establish and function of community welfare center
∎ Support to select and finalize the beneficiaries list of livelihood and social cohesion interventions
∎ Support to product promotion through sponsorship of sports teams/events (football) and product making competitions (cakes, weaving, etc.) of the enterprises
∎ Support to select/design schemes for small scale mitigations in consultation with communities and LGIs and support to implement
∎ To ensure the effective coordination and communication, compliances and documentation:
∎ Ensuring maintenance of effective coordination and communication with UNO, LGI's, ISCG, CiC, clusters, sector's, line departments and other stake holders in advance by sharing detail plan
∎ Ensuring the participation of GoB and other relevant committee(s) within the project areas that could contribute to bring effective results at project level.
∎ Ensuring reports are prepared within timeline and submitted
∎ Internal and external best practice and lesson learning on projects activities are documented and used in on-going procedures.
∎ Supporting team members to enable them to give of their best e.g. by encouraging and praising good performance, coaching, assisting staff to prevent or resolve problems, providing resources, tools and equipment.
∎ Enabling a friendly collaborative working culture within the team, actively sharing information and knowledge to enable the team to ensure effective learning and sharing across the organization;

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years' working experience in the same or equivalent position in the field of social development, emergency response and DRM issue. Experience within a national or international organization essential.
∎ In depth understanding of FDMN and host community situation in Cox's Bazar district
∎ Good communication skills (oral and written) with community and relevant stakeholders
∎ Well-known local language/dialect and ability to work with people from different cultures, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
∎ Highly energetic, motivated and ability to work effectively as a team member
∎ Strong knowledge and understanding of different government structure and excellent understanding of humanitarian assistance in emergencies
∎ Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
∎ Proficiency in MS office tools, including Word and Power Point
∎ Critical and creative thinking and analytical skills. Ability to compose, edit, analyse and report using complex information
∎ Good command on MS-Office (MS word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
∎ Strong background in leadership, community engagement and relationship building
∎ Excellent networking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
∎ Strong analytical and report-writing skills
∎ Ability to handle financial issues with relevant concerns
∎ Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
∎ Ability to work independently and in a team
∎ Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills
∎ Ability to work a flexible work schedule
∎ Willingness to travel to and work in remote areas for extended periods of time
∎ Highly motivated, self -starter, ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
∎ Supportive and committed to work for vulnerable groups, values-oriented and gender sensitive

Salary:
∎ According to UP HR policy, an attractive salary

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Gratuity (equivalent to 1 month Gross Salary)
∎ Yearly Bonus (equivalent to 1 month Gross Salary)
∎ Out-patient medical benefit
∎ Health & Group Life Insurance.

Application Deadline: December 30, 2019

Company Information:
∎ United Purpose

Category: NGO/Development