Job Description
Title: Project Officer- Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Vacancy: 1
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 20 Apr 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
∎ Bachelor/master’s in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture, development studies, social sciences, economics, etc.); Proven experience 5 years in livelihood-project management and implementation.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Qualifications and Skills:
∎ Essential: Must have experience in implementation of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA).
∎ Experience with the digitalization of VSLA and operation of the DreamSave app is an advantage. Experience to work with USAID supported project preferred
∎ Language: Fluency in Bengali is required; knowledge of English and Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred. Proficiency in computer literacy and online tools.
∎ Strong understanding of market systems, livelihood interventions, income-generation strategies, and poverty alleviation approaches.
∎ Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
∎ Ability to work effectively in a team and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
∎ Commitment to community development, social justice, and empowerment
∎ Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity
∎ To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
∎ Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, and simultaneously to ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. YPSA recognizes that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our works. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, YPSA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.
∎ Safeguarding and PSEA:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
∎ Conduct thorough needs assessments and beneficiary consultations to identify the project participants, livelihood opportunities and challenges.
∎ Design sustainable and contextually relevant livelihood interventions based on the assessed needs and project goals.
∎ Ensure the selection of project participants according to set criteria and guide Field Facilitators in enrolling them in project interventions.
∎ Collaborate with the IRC technical team to ensure quality project implementation, focusing on the EA$E approach—VSLA, Learn to Earn, Gender Discussion Series, technical training, and delivery of inputs for livelihood creation.
∎ Prepare and deliver training materials for the Learn to Earn module, including business skills and entrepreneurship, in alignment with the project plan.
∎ Provide technical support to Field Facilitators in conducting training sessions, developing a field monitoring and supervision process, and offering tailored, individualized training and troubleshooting as needed.
∎ Build the capacity of Field Facilitators in using the DreamSave app and ensure its adoption in VSLAs.
∎ Support VSLA groups in utilizing the DreamSave app for operations and connecting with financial services as appropriate.
∎ Strengthen the capacity of Field Facilitators in VSLA group formation, providing training to VSLA groups and management committees, and supporting savings and loan meetings.
∎ Identify youth and women candidates for apprenticeship programs to create employment opportunities.
∎ Facilitate capacity-building events for livestock service providers and collaborate with the Department of Livestock to ensure quality services for livestock rearers.
∎ Map local market actors and service demand for farm and non-farm participants, establishing linkages with project participants.
∎ Assist participants in accessing business development services from market actors and government service providers.
∎ Oversee the day-to-day implementation of livelihood activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
∎ Maintain strong coordination with stakeholders working in the project location, especially USAID supported project.
∎ Maintain liaison with relevant government departments/agencies and NGOs involved in relevant interventions.
∎ Keep communications with the IRC’s Technical manager for ensuring quality implementation.
∎ Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress, outcomes, and impacts.
∎ Collect and analyse data to measure the effectiveness of livelihood interventions and identify areas for improvement.
∎ Prepare regular progress reports for project management and donors, highlighting achievements and challenges.
∎ Foster strong relationships with project beneficiaries and community members, promoting their active participation and ownership in project activities.
∎ Conduct regular community meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure the project's alignment with community needs.
∎ Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure efficient utilization of funds for livelihood initiatives.
∎ Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with funding guidelines and regulations.
∎ Provide training and mentorship to project staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries to enhance their skills and knowledge related to livelihood activities.
∎ Support the development of sustainable income-generating opportunities for beneficiaries.
∎ Collaborate with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise.
∎ Represent the organization in relevant forums, workshops, and meetings related to livelihood and community development.
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) , established in 1985 (International Youth Year) is an organization for sustainable development working in Dhaka Division, Sylhet Division, Chattogram Division including Chittagong Hill Trat. YPSA has been implementing a project titled “Multi sector recovery and empowerment support for crises affected communities in Cox's Bazar Activity” since 2020. The project is technical supported by International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
∎ Reported To: Upazila Manager
∎ Current Project Agreement Period: September 2025 to June 2027
∎ Current contract period of the position: Up to August 2025 (Possibility to Extend)
∎ Purpose of the Position: The purpose of the position is to provide overall technical leadership and support in developing and implementing livelihood development interventions with a specific focus on business and vocational skill development, financial inclusion through implementing VSLA, developing livestock business, market linkage for both off farm and on farm activities. He/She oversees the implementation of the project’s, budget management and monitoring and evaluation functions. He/She establishes effective working relationships, adequate referral and networking with relevant public–private sector, and relevant service providers for the achievement of project goal. The project Officer shall be expected to ensure the project achieves its goals, outcomes, outputs through a multi sectoral integrated approach supporting the implementation of interventions that simultaneously integrate with Women protection and Empowerment, Child protection, Protection Rule of Law (ProL) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in all aspects of programming. The project officer- ERD will be supervised by the Project Coordinator and the Field Facilitator-Livelihood will report to this position.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Project Planning and Design:
∎ Implementation and Coordination:
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Networking and Partnerships:
Skills & Expertise:
Employment Status: Full Time
Gender:
∎ Only Female
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Read Before Apply: If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online on or before 24/04/2025.
YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.
YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Emergency 02334470996 excluding govt. holidays (Office time only)
Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2025
Category: NGO/Development
