Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Project Officer

Company Name: Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 27 Jun 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
∎ Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3-5 years of experience in project management, community development, or a related area.
∎ Strong understanding of gender issues, particularly in rural contexts (Shrimp Farming).
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Proficiency in project monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Proficiency in local language(s) is an asset.
∎ Local Candidate with valid motorcycle license will be prioritized.
∎ Female competent candidate will be prioritized.
∎ At least 3-5 years of experience in project management, community development, or a related area.
∎ Strong understanding of gender issues, particularly in rural contexts (Shrimp Farming).
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Proficiency in project monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Proficiency in local language(s) is an asset.
∎ Local Candidate with valid motorcycle license will be prioritized.
∎ Female competent candidate will be prioritized.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee the implementation of project activities across the three unions.
∎ Coordinate with community leaders, religious figures, and stakeholders to promote women's leadership and participation.
∎ Ensure timely execution of project activities according to the work plan.
∎ Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for KMSS management.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Conduct community awareness workshops to challenge traditional gender roles.
∎ Engage with local educational institutions and vocational training centers to facilitate women's literacy and skills development.
∎ Organize court yard meetings and sensitization workshops on gender-based violence and legal/social resources.
∎ Conduct capacity building training for women in leadership roles within fisheries cooperatives and community councils.
∎ Facilitate training sessions on climate-resilient fish farming and health protection.
∎ Support the creation and strengthening of women-led organizations and networks.
∎ Promote the importance of childcare facilities and basic healthcare services in fish farming communities.
∎ Advocate for women's inclusion in decision-making bodies and support services.
∎ Activate support networks for women addressing gender-based violence and discrimination.
∎ Conduct regular monitoring activities to track project progress and outcomes.
∎ Implement community-level monitoring (CLM) processes.
∎ Develop and distribute IEC/BCC materials and create a video documentary on project activities.
∎ Reporting and others:
∎ Prepare and submission of periodical reports
∎ Any other assignment assigned by the KMSS Management
∎ Job Context:
∎ Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS) is a Bangladeshi development organization that has been working in the public health sector for the last 24 years and currently implementing different projects in 5 districts of Dhaka and Khulna division. KMSS intends to hire a competent Project Officer (PO) for its ‘“Empower women fisherfolks in Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat district to overcome socio-cultural, economic, and environmental barriers to achieve equal participation, leadership, and representation in the fisheries sector and wider community.” project to be implemented in Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat District which is supported by Oxfam in Bangladesh and co-financed by European Union (EU).
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Management and Coordination:
∎ Oversee the implementation of project activities across the three unions.
∎ Coordinate with community leaders, religious figures, and stakeholders to promote women's leadership and participation.
∎ Ensure timely execution of project activities according to the work plan.
∎ Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for KMSS management.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Conduct community awareness workshops to challenge traditional gender roles.
∎ Engage with local educational institutions and vocational training centers to facilitate women's literacy and skills development.
∎ Organize court yard meetings and sensitization workshops on gender-based violence and legal/social resources.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Conduct capacity building training for women in leadership roles within fisheries cooperatives and community councils.
∎ Facilitate training sessions on climate-resilient fish farming and health protection.
∎ Support the creation and strengthening of women-led organizations and networks.
∎ Advocacy and Networking:
∎ Promote the importance of childcare facilities and basic healthcare services in fish farming communities.
∎ Advocate for women's inclusion in decision-making bodies and support services.
∎ Activate support networks for women addressing gender-based violence and discrimination.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ Conduct regular monitoring activities to track project progress and outcomes.
∎ Implement community-level monitoring (CLM) processes.
∎ Develop and distribute IEC/BCC materials and create a video documentary on project activities.
∎ Reporting and others:
∎ Prepare and submission of periodical reports
∎ Any other assignment assigned by the KMSS Management

Employment Status: Full Time, Contractual

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Read Before Apply:

Special Note: KMSS maintains ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and any harm to the Child. All employees are expected to abide by the code of conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation/GBV and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of KMSS. As such, our selection process includes rigorous background checks.



Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates can apply on or before 04 July 2024, with their CVs, a cover letter, and a passport-size photograph addressing other relevant documents addressing Executive Director, Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS). 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh. Mention the name of the position on the envelop.
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview and Written Exam.

Company Information:
∎ Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS)
∎ Head Office, 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh.
∎ KMSS as a National NGO has been working in various districts of Bangladesh since 1997.

Address::
∎ Head Office, 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh.
∎ KMSS as a National NGO has been working in various districts of Bangladesh since 1997.

Application Deadline: 4 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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