Technical Officer- Environment Protection(Re-advertisement)

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer- Environment Protection(Re-advertisement)

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

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

• Age At most 40 years

• Valid license for motorcycle riding

• Working in Cox’s Bazar will be given preference.

• The applicants should have experience in the following areas: experience in Rohingya Crisis Response and the development field, community engagement, community-based protection, protection mainstreaming, and disability inclusion.

• Working experience in Cox’s Bazar will be given preference.

• Ability to coordinate and cooperate with existing and potential development partners/donors.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a solution-focused approach to professional relationships.

• Ability to consult and negotiate with the management team and donor partners.

• Active listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity .    

• Have good understanding gender a and organizational Gender Policy and act accordingly.

• Be aware of and abide by the organizational Child Safeguarding and PSEAH Policy and practices.

• Abide by the organizational money laundering policy.

• S/he should abstain from money laundering activities and any kind of terrorist financing.       

• Ability to work under stressful situations and meet deadlines.        

• Having mentality of field visit as and when required

• Willing to work beyond duty hours when required.

• Requirements may be relaxed for highly deserving candidates with relevant experience.

A. Summary of Project

RDRS Bangladesh has been implementing an emergency response program titled “RDRS Emergency Response Program (RERP)” in Rohingya camps and nearby host communities in Cox’s Bazar district since 2019. The RERP contributes to international efforts to meet the humanitarian and protection needs and increase self-reliance and resilience of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) and host communities through Income Generating Activities (IGAs), tree plantation, life skills with livelihoods, and leadership development training. RERP also works on capacity building of youth and creates market linkage to improve their living standard. This program also aims at cultivating social cohesion, ensuring social inclusion, promoting reforestation, and providing humanitarian support (i.e., food and non-food items, WASH, health, protection, etc.) to the FDMNs as well as the nearby host communities.

B. Summary of Position 

Under the overall responsibility and control of the Team Leader (RERP), the Technical Officer (Environment Protection) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating food security & adaptation of climate change initiatives within the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the food security needs, vulnerabilities, and rights of individuals, particularly women, children, persons with disabilities, and youth. The technical officer will work closely with volunteers and relevant stakeholders to arrange training for the vulnerable populations.

C. Description of Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of this position are as follows:

She/he will—

• Plan the program implementation timeline under the guidance of the project manager.

• Implement the activities—especially livelihood and environmental restoration components (tree plantation)—as per the plan.

• Develop and implement strategies to assess the needs of vulnerable individuals of the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities.

• Coordinate with the respective UNO, CiC, Site Development, and Site Management Offices for implementing each activity.

• Visit the field four (04) days a week

• Manage the Field Office as well as the RDRS Center in the camp

• Maintain communication with stakeholders to implement the activities of tree plantation.

• Prepare monthly progress reports for the RDRS Unit Office as well as the respective UNO and CiC Offices.

• Assess and identify risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in existing community engagement mechanisms through FGD, KII, and survey.

• Ensure effective communication and coordination with external partners to enhance the synergy of efforts in the field.

• Any other activities as instructed by the project manager.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays

• Festival bonus will be paid according to the project budget & Organizational Policy.