Job Description

Title: Sr. Officer, IWRM & Private Sector Integration

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 18 to 45 years

Location: Naogaon

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

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

Published: 7 Mar 2024

Education:

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 45 years
∎ Minimum five years experience in handling water management projects, primarily related to assessments of efficient use of water resources and private sector engagement in Bangladesh.
∎ Male, Female & Marginalized people are allowed to apply.
∎ Highly potential candidates’ education & age will be flexible.
∎ Experience in capacity development on climate resilient integrated water resources management
∎ Knowledge of hydrological and ecological modeling using GIS and other tools
∎ A high level of proficiency in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
∎ Competence in writing evidence-based, result-oriented reports.
∎ Experience in designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance to water management
∎ Experience working in market systems development-related projects will be an added advantage.
∎ Understanding business models and hands-on experience in developing business plans will also be considered as an advantage.
∎ Profound knowledge of sector-related policies and tools such as Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009; Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100; Environment Conservation Rules 1995; Implementation of Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Fecal Sludge Management, National Action Plan Paurashavas, 2020; Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Faecal Sludge Management (Paurashavas and Rural Areas); Local Government (Paurashava and Union Parishad) Act 2009;
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide adequate support, collaborate, and coordinate across different teams from diverse backgrounds.
∎ Experience in surveying rivers and other water sources.
∎ Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages, including the ability to translate complex issues into concise and clear messages.
∎ Experience developing and implementing social and behavior change advocacy, communication, and public relations projects and programs.
∎ Experience working on programs with similar goals. Experience working with IWRM at the municipal level would be an added advantage.
∎ Proven ability to work as an effective team member
∎ Minimum five years experience in handling water management projects, primarily related to assessments of efficient use of water resources and private sector engagement in Bangladesh.
∎ Male, Female & Marginalized people are allowed to apply.
∎ Highly potential candidates’ education & age will be flexible.
∎ Experience in capacity development on climate resilient integrated water resources management
∎ Knowledge of hydrological and ecological modeling using GIS and other tools
∎ A high level of proficiency in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
∎ Competence in writing evidence-based, result-oriented reports.
∎ Experience in designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance to water management
∎ Experience working in market systems development-related projects will be an added advantage.
∎ Understanding business models and hands-on experience in developing business plans will also be considered as an advantage.
∎ Profound knowledge of sector-related policies and tools such as Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009; Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100; Environment Conservation Rules 1995; Implementation of Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Fecal Sludge Management, National Action Plan Paurashavas, 2020; Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Faecal Sludge Management (Paurashavas and Rural Areas); Local Government (Paurashava and Union Parishad) Act 2009;
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide adequate support, collaborate, and coordinate across different teams from diverse backgrounds.
∎ Experience in surveying rivers and other water sources.
∎ Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages, including the ability to translate complex issues into concise and clear messages.
∎ Experience developing and implementing social and behavior change advocacy, communication, and public relations projects and programs.
∎ Experience working on programs with similar goals. Experience working with IWRM at the municipal level would be an added advantage.
∎ Proven ability to work as an effective team member

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Play a vital role in implementing the IWRM-related interventions at UP and Paurashava levels.
∎ Conduct periodic monitoring visits to the demonstration sites and assess the progress of implementing integrated water resources management plans and subsequent reporting.
∎ Support the development of concept notes and ideas related to climate-resilient integrated water resources management.
∎ Develop the capacity of particular stakeholders to assess the role of water management and integrate it into water resources planning and decision-making.
∎ Coordinate preparation, implementation, and monitoring of project operational plans and activities with particular stakeholders.
∎ Support communications and outreach on issues related to water management and climate change
∎ Coordinate with UP, Paurashava, and deconcentrate line agencies at district and upazila level on IWRM issues.
∎ Support to conduct workshops, training, and meetings at UP, Paurashava, or with the line agencies at Upazila and district level
∎ Provide strategic technical and policy advice and assistance on all IWRM matters that support the delivery of clean and safe drinking water and emerging IWRM issues and their potential implications.
∎ Coordinate and advise the project and other stakeholders on IWRM issues, including implementing appropriate solutions.
∎ Network and maintain communication with the relevant government representatives at the local level for IWRM.
∎ Any other relevant responsibilities assigned by line management
∎ Support the PIU team by providing local insights and data to develop innovative business models and plans regarding IWRM.
∎ Identify potential entrepreneurs and local private sector players in the field of IWRM and initiate engagement efforts with them.
∎ Facilitate and mentor project-supported IWRM entrepreneurs and other private sector players in expanding their businesses.
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision of solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples' centered organization, ESDO envisioned a society free from inequality and injustice, where no child would cry from hunger and no life would be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services, especially for the poor and disadvantaged. ESDO has adopted a community-focused and people-centered approach while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 331 upazilas under 54 districts of Bangladesh, covering over 10 million poor and vulnerable people.
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∎ In partnership with WaterAid Bangladesh and the Swiss contact consortium, ESDO is implementing the GO4IMPact Programme under the financial support of SDC and GoB, supporting local democratic governance and climate-resilient public service provision in Bangladesh at Naogaon District. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.
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∎ Play a vital role in implementing the IWRM-related interventions at UP and Paurashava levels.
∎ Conduct periodic monitoring visits to the demonstration sites and assess the progress of implementing integrated water resources management plans and subsequent reporting.
∎ Support the development of concept notes and ideas related to climate-resilient integrated water resources management.
∎ Develop the capacity of particular stakeholders to assess the role of water management and integrate it into water resources planning and decision-making.
∎ Coordinate preparation, implementation, and monitoring of project operational plans and activities with particular stakeholders.
∎ Support communications and outreach on issues related to water management and climate change
∎ Coordinate with UP, Paurashava, and deconcentrate line agencies at district and upazila level on IWRM issues.
∎ Support to conduct workshops, training, and meetings at UP, Paurashava, or with the line agencies at Upazila and district level
∎ Provide strategic technical and policy advice and assistance on all IWRM matters that support the delivery of clean and safe drinking water and emerging IWRM issues and their potential implications.
∎ Coordinate and advise the project and other stakeholders on IWRM issues, including implementing appropriate solutions.
∎ Network and maintain communication with the relevant government representatives at the local level for IWRM.
∎ Any other relevant responsibilities assigned by line management
∎ Support the PIU team by providing local insights and data to develop innovative business models and plans regarding IWRM.
∎ Identify potential entrepreneurs and local private sector players in the field of IWRM and initiate engagement efforts with them.
∎ Facilitate and mentor project-supported IWRM entrepreneurs and other private sector players in expanding their businesses.
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Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per project allocation

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Naogaon

Job Highlights:
∎ In partnership with WaterAid Bangladesh and the Swiss contact consortium, ESDO is implementing the GO4IMPact Programme under the financial support of SDC and GoB at Naogaon District.

Read Before Apply:

If you are passionate about improving the lives of people in the transforming climate context, courageous enough to bring a positive impact through your proficiencies, and confident enough to meet the organization's expectations and fulfill the requirements mentioned above, please visit the following link and apply.

Instructions for Hard Copy Application:

A cover letter and a recent Passport-size photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate, and two references. Applications should arrive within 16/03/2024 by 5.00 PM by post or courier or hand-to-hand delivery to the Head of HR, ESDO, Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh.

Instructions for Online Application:

Applications should be submitted within 16/03/2024 by 5.00 PM through the ESDO website online application link: https://career.esdo.net.bd/

Instructions for Online Application via the BDjobs:

Applications should be submitted within 16/03/2024 by 5.00 PM through the BDjobs online application link: www.bdjobs.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for an interview.Women are especially encouraged to apply.Equal opportunity and promoting women & children's rights are the mandates of ESDO.

ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries, and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO's "ZERO TOLERANCE" Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.

ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in your organization or personal life, please abstain from applying here. If we find any misinformation after your selection or between the service periods, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So, if you have any history of gender abuse in an organization or personal life, please abstain from applying here. If we find any misinformation after your selection or between the service periods, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any extremism/terrorism. So, if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in your organization or personal life, please abstain from applying here. If we find any misinformation after your selection or between the service periods, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So, if you have any history of corruption in your organization or personal life, please abstain from applying here. If we find any misinformation after your selection or between the service periods, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.