Technical Officer – CCA/DRR

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer – CCA/DRR

Company Name: Resource Development Foundation (RDF)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Barguna (Barguna Sadar)

Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related social/development science discipline.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 25 years

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in designing and implementing community-based Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), or sustainable livelihoods projects within coastal or climate-vulnerable regions of Bangladesh.

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of participatory tools such as Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Risk Reduction Action Plans (RRAP).

• Familiarity with local government disaster management structures (UDMC/UzDMC) and national frameworks (NAP, Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100).

• Proven background in climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration, or nature-based solutions.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent facilitation, training, and community mobilization skills.

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities to work effectively with youth, local communities, and government officials.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Bengali; local dialect proficiency for Barguna or Bhola is a distinct advantage.

• Willingness to undertake extensive field travel within remote coastal and island communities

About RDF: Resource Development Foundation (RDF) is one of the largest nationwide development organizations (NGO) in Bangladesh. RDF is a distinguished development organization with a core mission to advance sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and promote economic empowerment. The organization’s vision is tailored to address the complex challenges encountered by communities, especially in regions that are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. RDF has demonstrated committed dedication to improving the quality of life for marginalized populations, such as women and youth, through meticulously planned interventions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging local and national strategies, RDF ensures that its programs are effective, scalable, and sustainable, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves.
Intended Impact of the Project: Reduced climate and disaster-induced risks and losses for vulnerable communities through strengthened, locally led, ecosystem-based adaptation systems that enhance livelihood resilience, restore ecosystems, and improve the effectiveness of local governance and preparedness mechanisms.
The Technical Officer –CCA/DRR will lead the technical implementation, coordination, and field-level execution of climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk reduction (DRR), and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) activities under the ECO-RESOLVE project. The incumbent will work closely with community platforms, local government bodies (UDMCs/UzDMCs), line departments (DAE, DLS, DoF, DDM, FSCD), and youth networks to drive resilient livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, and local risk governance across Barguna and Bhola.
Reports To: Project Manager,
Contract Type: Full-time (Upto 30 June 2027)
Joining Date: As Soon as Possible
Key Responsibilities

• Community & Institutional Capacity Development (Outcome 1)

  • Facilitate the formation of union-level EbA Action Groups (EAGs) comprising 30 members and coordinate regular quarterly meetings.

  • Roll out training modules on EbA, participatory ecosystem monitoring, and Community EbA Scorecards.

  • Mobilize youth volunteers (aged 18–25) for disaster risk reduction and basic rescue training in partnership with the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).

  • Establish school-based MetClubs, conduct capacity-building sessions on EbA, and oversee school-based innovation grants and student learning activities.

  • Organize community-wide awareness platforms, including EbA Fairs, Field Days, street film shows, and cross-learning visits.

• Climate-Resilient & Ecosystem-Based Livelihoods (Outcome 2)

  • Provide technical support for the rollout of integrated livelihood models, such as organic sack gardening, the 2FVD model (Fish–Fruit–Vegetable–Duck), vermi composting, and bio-pesticide production.

  • Coordinate foundational training and cash grant distributions for agricultural demonstration farmers in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

  • Promote resource-efficient, low-carbon technologies including zero-energy cooling units, bio-digesters, and household biochar production units.

  • Facilitate business skills training for local entrepreneurs and coordinate market linkage events.

  • Lead community-led afforestation initiatives (planting 7,000 saplings per union with fencing support).

• Disaster Risk Governance & Planning (Outcome 3)

  • Facilitate Community Risk Assessments (CRA) and support the development and execution of Union Risk Reduction Action Plans (RRAPs) with Union Disaster Management Committees (UDMCs).

  • Strengthen multi-channel early warning dissemination systems (BAMIS, VMS, Bulk SMS) within target communities.

  • Coordinate regular review meetings with UDMCs and UzDMCs, and support seasonal EbA action planning sessions.

  • Assist in assessing and implementing the reconstruction/rehabilitation of affected cyclone shelters.

• Monthly Consolidated Salary: 45,000/- as it is a short-term contractual position, so no other benefits are admissible.