School Community Officer (SCO)

Job Description

Title: School Community Officer (SCO)

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: 04

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Chuadanga (Damurhuda, Jiban Nagar) ...

Maximum Salary: Tk. 55000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 10 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Master's degree in any discipline with preferable in Education and Social Science

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Prior working experiences in government primary schools/Education and surrounding communities in the rural and semi-urban context
∎ Strong interpersonal communication skills
∎ Experience in organizing training, workshop, meeting, and dialogues with the relevant stakeholders
∎ Ability to prepare different reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.Strong ability in coordination and monitoring of field-level activities.
∎ Ability to collaborate, a willingness to innovate, and an ability to think systematically
∎ Problem-solving and analytical skillsA proven ability to achieve concrete results under the constraints
∎ Experienced with IT-based reporting is an asset
∎ Oral and written fluency in Bangla and English is required.
∎ Willingness to be based in the remote districts under the mentioned Division
∎ Willingness to undertake extensive field trip
∎ Prepared to work for long hours in case of emergency
∎ Prior knowledge of database management*** It is mandatory having BRTA authorized driving license of Motorcycle.
∎ Prior working experiences in government primary schools/Education and surrounding communities in the rural and semi-urban context
∎ Strong interpersonal communication skills
∎ Experience in organizing training, workshop, meeting, and dialogues with the relevant stakeholders
∎ Ability to prepare different reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.Strong ability in coordination and monitoring of field-level activities.
∎ Ability to collaborate, a willingness to innovate, and an ability to think systematically
∎ Problem-solving and analytical skillsA proven ability to achieve concrete results under the constraints
∎ Experienced with IT-based reporting is an asset
∎ Oral and written fluency in Bangla and English is required.
∎ Willingness to be based in the remote districts under the mentioned Division
∎ Willingness to undertake extensive field trip
∎ Prepared to work for long hours in case of emergency
∎ Prior knowledge of database management
∎ *** It is mandatory having BRTA authorized driving license of Motorcycle.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Meet with the parents, caregivers, and community people to provide required education support and promote their knowledge, skills, and attitude regarding inclusive education.
∎ Develop relationships with Upazila and district-level government primary education, social service officials, JPUF, and other stakeholders related to the IE project at the local level to promote quality primary education for learners with disabilities.
∎ As per the project management team, participate in different meetings, seminars, workshops, and inter agencies coordination meeting for maintaining contact with different government and development agencies with the aim of mobilizing resources and disseminating information for the development of inclusive education, rehabilitation, and disability rights issues.
∎ Maintain regular communication with individual learners with disabilities/family/parents/caregivers, local government/non-government officials/partners staff/ OPDs, SCFs, and other disability-like-minded networks and engage them in the process of IE in their respective communities.
∎ Mobilize and influence local government authorities to support learners with disabilities with assistive devices and other rehabilitation needs (accessibility, reasonable adjustments) and facilitate their engagement at schools.
∎ Document field-level progress and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
∎ Steer regular and need-based coordination meetings with the project partners and other local-level stakeholders
∎ Monitor the school and community-based activities implemented by SCFs and supervise them to bring the desired outcome for learners with disabilities.
∎ Collect and gather data from SCOs and examine and analysis data regularly for providing accurate and error free data to CDD HQ and MERLA team of RTI
∎ Organize and attend joint monitoring visits conducted by CDD, SCI, and RTI during the project period and track field-level progress.
∎ Prepare monthly action plan and maintain time sheet regularly.
∎ Organize need-based motivation and mentoring sessions for the SCFs.
∎ Perform any other duties/assignments as assigned by the authority.
∎ Any other task assigns by supervisor / CDD management.*** Job Context:
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
∎ CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
∎ The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
∎ CDD is planning to recruit one ‘School Community Officer (SCO)’ for the project named ‘USAID-Shobai Miley Shikhi Activities (SMSA)’. This position is one of the key positions where he/she to implement activities of the said project at the field location. He/she provide technical support to primary schools authority at field locations. He/she closely works with School Community Officer (SCO) and update project progress regularly. He/she will be responsible for maintaining all project documents. He/she also maintain collaboration with government officials of Primary Education Department at Upazila level. The duration of the project is till 30th November 2026. *** Job Location: Nikli (Kishoregonj), Haripur (Thakurgaon), Koyra (Khulna), Dighalia (Khulna), Dacope (Khulna), Jibon Nagar (Chuadanga), Damurhuda (Chuadanga), Kurigram Sadar, Alfadanga (Faridpur), Taragonj (Rangpur)
∎ ***  Job Description:
∎ Meet with the parents, caregivers, and community people to provide required education support and promote their knowledge, skills, and attitude regarding inclusive education.
∎ Develop relationships with Upazila and district-level government primary education, social service officials, JPUF, and other stakeholders related to the IE project at the local level to promote quality primary education for learners with disabilities.
∎ As per the project management team, participate in different meetings, seminars, workshops, and inter agencies coordination meeting for maintaining contact with different government and development agencies with the aim of mobilizing resources and disseminating information for the development of inclusive education, rehabilitation, and disability rights issues.
∎ Maintain regular communication with individual learners with disabilities/family/parents/caregivers, local government/non-government officials/partners staff/ OPDs, SCFs, and other disability-like-minded networks and engage them in the process of IE in their respective communities.
∎ Mobilize and influence local government authorities to support learners with disabilities with assistive devices and other rehabilitation needs (accessibility, reasonable adjustments) and facilitate their engagement at schools.
∎ Document field-level progress and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
∎ Steer regular and need-based coordination meetings with the project partners and other local-level stakeholders
∎ Monitor the school and community-based activities implemented by SCFs and supervise them to bring the desired outcome for learners with disabilities.
∎ Collect and gather data from SCOs and examine and analysis data regularly for providing accurate and error free data to CDD HQ and MERLA team of RTI
∎ Organize and attend joint monitoring visits conducted by CDD, SCI, and RTI during the project period and track field-level progress.
∎ Prepare monthly action plan and maintain time sheet regularly.
∎ Organize need-based motivation and mentoring sessions for the SCFs.
∎ Perform any other duties/assignments as assigned by the authority.
∎ Any other task assigns by supervisor / CDD management.
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∎ *** Job Context:
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
∎ CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
∎ The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
∎ CDD is planning to recruit one ‘School Community Officer (SCO)’ for the project named ‘USAID-Shobai Miley Shikhi Activities (SMSA)’. This position is one of the key positions where he/she to implement activities of the said project at the field location. He/she provide technical support to primary schools authority at field locations. He/she closely works with School Community Officer (SCO) and update project progress regularly. He/she will be responsible for maintaining all project documents. He/she also maintain collaboration with government officials of Primary Education Department at Upazila level. The duration of the project is till 30th November 2026.
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∎ *** Job Location: Nikli (Kishoregonj), Haripur (Thakurgaon), Koyra (Khulna), Dighalia (Khulna), Dacope (Khulna), Jibon Nagar (Chuadanga), Damurhuda (Chuadanga), Kurigram Sadar, Alfadanga (Faridpur), Taragonj (Rangpur)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Prorata basis festival bonus
∎ Limited life and health insurance

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Chuadanga (Damurhuda, Jiban Nagar), Faridpur (Alfadanga), Khulna (Dacope, Dighalia, Koyra), Kishoreganj (Nikli), Kurigram (Kurigram Sadar), Rangpur (Taraganj), Thakurgaon (Haripur)

Read Before Apply:

• CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women, older persons, all sex, indigenous community and persons with disabilities. CDD complies with its child and vulnerable adult safeguarding policy and code of conduct. All staff of CDD must sign and adhere to this code of conduct.

• Women, Persons with Disabilities and candidates from indigenous communities meeting the requirements are especially encouraged to apply.

• CDD reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.

• You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation. 

• CDD is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of personal persuasion, e-mail or phone call will result in disqualification of candidature. 

• Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process.

Company Information:
∎ Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Address::
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Application Deadline: 28 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development