Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 04

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Dinajpur, Rangpur

Salary: Tk. 42000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
• Diploma

• Graduate in social science, Diploma in health/nutrition or Agriculture

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

• At least 2-3 years practical experience in relevant fields.
• Candidate must have analytical skill & Computer skill
• S/he will have report writing skill both in Bengali and English
• Must have attractive presentation and facilitation skills.
• Willing to drive motorcycle and should have valid driving license.
• Skill in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, internet browsing is mandatory.
• ESDO Management may revise the job description as and when feel necessary to do so

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

As partnership with Syngenta Foundation, ESDO is implementing the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) Project in Rangpur District. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position.

Project Duration: 11 months

Job Responsibilities:

• S/he should have understanding and skills in implementing public health, nutrition, and agriculture value chains.
• S/he will be responsible for coordination with multi-sectoral stakeholders working in nutrition platform and all field activities at Value Chain /project unit level for farmers with the help of Farmers’ Hub owners.
• S/he will ensure all project activities and interventions are conducted and adopted maintaining the deadline and technical integrity. Specifically, PO will be responsible for establishing linkage and network between farmers’ hub and city/municipality through creating a strong supply chain.
• Also look after for linking projects farmers with markets and suitable agri-credit at unit level. Stationed at working area level, PO have to travel extensively in rural areas by motorcycle and must have a valid driving license.
• Specifically, we are seeking team members who possess expertise in the following areas:
• Multisectoral Stakeholders Platforms in Nutrition: Individuals experienced in fostering collaboration and partnerships among various stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and community organizations, to promote nutrition-centric initiatives.
• Women and Youth Engagement: Team members who are adept at working with women and youth, and can devise innovative approaches to involve them in the city's food systems.
• Agripreneur Development: Professionals with a deep understanding of agriculture and entrepreneurship, capable of empowering local communities to develop sustainable agribusinesses.
• Social Behavior Change Communication: Experts who can design and implement effective communication strategies to drive positive behavioral changes related to nutrition and health practices. Through this SBCC the individuals should be well-versed in nutrition, dietary habits, and related interventions to address malnutrition and improve overall health outcomes.

According to Project Allocation