Project Officer (PO) -Citizen Science and Community Engagement

Job Description

Title: Project Officer (PO) -Citizen Science and Community Engagement

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Chandpur, Chandpur (Chandpur Sadar)

Salary: Tk. 71663 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters

• Master's degree in natural resource governance or a related field, such as social sciences, environmental sciences, Fisheries, life sciences, engineering, or business studies.

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

• Experiences: Preference will be given to candidates with 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Having non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive perceptions along with safeguarding

• To protect children in connection

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Bangladesh context regarding natural resource governance and the challenges faced by marginalized grassroots communities.

• Profound understanding of stakeholder dynamics within the development sector.

• Exceptional proficiency in written communication in both English and Bangla.

• Competency in utilizing MS Office applications.

• Strong presentation abilities coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in water governance, or broader natural resource governance, is preferred.

• Demonstrated involvement in voluntary social work or collaboration with voluntary organizations.

• Experience in facilitating training sessions, workshops, and other capacity-building activities.

• Dedication to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

• Commitment to the preservation and conservation of river ecosystems.

• Adherence to core values such as accountability, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

• Strong dedication to promoting gender inclusion and upholding child rights.

• Appreciation for voluntarism and active participation in civil society initiatives.

• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, civil society members, and grassroots community leaders.

• Forward-thinking mindset with a visionary approach to water governance challenges and opportunities.

• Safeguarding and Ethics- The Project Officer (PO) is expected to uphold the organization’s safeguarding policies, ensuring the protection of children and vulnerable groups from any form of abuse, exploitation, or harm.

Location: Upazila level of Chandpur District, with frequent field visits to community levels

Duration: January to May 2026

Project Brief:

The TROSA-2: River Rights and Resilience program commenced its operations in Bangladesh in October 2023. Spanning a duration of four years, from 2023 to 2026, the initiative receives funding from the Government of Sweden (SIDA). In Bangladesh, the program is collaboratively implemented by Oxfam and its affiliated organization, the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS). The primary objective of the program is to empower riverine communities by ensuring their rights, enhancing resilience, and fostering active participation in the management of water resources within the transboundary river basins of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM). TROSA endeavors to shape and influence transboundary water governance policies and practices at local, national, and regional tiers. Through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, the program aspires to contribute significantly to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Part I: Job Responsibilities and Tasks

• Collaborate with key stakeholders involved in water governance, ranging from government entities and the private sector to civil society organizations, community representatives, youth, and women leaders, at both grassroots and national levels.

• Assist in collaborating with basin-level partners, including the regional partner of TROSA.

• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping, gather relevant intelligence, and strategically influence decision-making processes within the sector.

• Organize and facilitate workshops, campaigns, and social media initiatives to foster effective stakeholder engagement and awareness.

• Monitor and evaluate stakeholder feedback, ensuring timely communication with relevant management teams.

• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute campaigns that emphasize the inclusion of marginalized communities in water governance. Focus areas include ensuring access to and control over communal water resources and enhancing safety measures against river-related disasters.

• Engage in strategic planning sessions and consultations to optimize campaign effectiveness and outreach.

• Conduct thorough research, prepare detailed reports, and document outcomes related to water governance initiatives and projects.

• Systematically organize and manage data and information pertinent to water governance activities, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.

• Collect, curate, and disseminate human interest stories that highlight the impact and significance of water governance efforts.

• Fulfill any other duties or assignments as delegated by the management team.

• Salary: BDT 71,663 /month (inclusive all)