Technical Officer- Livelihood
Job Description
Title: Technical Officer- Livelihood
Company Name: Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 45 years
Location: Barishal
Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 28 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Master of Commerce (MCom) in Management, Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture
∎ Masters in Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Agriculture or any other relevant discipline from any recognized university.
∎ Masters in Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Agriculture or any other relevant discipline from any recognized university.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Must have prior project management experience with national and International NGOs.
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field.
∎ at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects.
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Resilience Concepts and DRR.
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area
∎ Must have prior project management experience with national and International NGOs.
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field.
∎ at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects.
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Resilience Concepts and DRR.
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Design and implement livelihood activities tailored to the needs of climate-induced displaced populations, particularly women and marginalized groups.
∎ Conduct market assessments to identify potential livelihood opportunities.
∎ Facilitate vocational and entrepreneurial training for target beneficiaries, including skill enhancement and business development services.
∎ Support beneficiaries in accessing markets, microfinance, and other resources to sustain their income-generating activities.
∎ Train community-based groups, local stakeholders, and beneficiaries on livelihood strategies, financial literacy, and small business management.
∎ Provide mentorship and guidance to beneficiaries in establishing and sustaining their livelihood initiatives.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of livelihood interventions, ensuring alignment with project goals.
∎ Collect and analyze data to track the success of beneficiaries in achieving sustainable income.
∎ Prepare periodic reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Work closely with the Gender, Protection, and Climate Adaptation teams to integrate livelihood interventions into the broader project framework.
∎ Collaborate with local government authorities, NGOs, and private sector partners to strengthen project outcomes.
∎ Act as a liaison between the community, project team, and external stakeholders.
∎ Maintain accurate records of all activities and beneficiary progress.
∎ Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for project stakeholders, including donors and partners.
∎ Contribute to knowledge-sharing and learning within the project team.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
∎ 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. Resource Development Foundation (RDF) will implement a project named ‘Transforming Gender Inequality and Ensuring Empowerment for Climate-induced Displaced People in Urban Slum’ at Barishal from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 funded by Climate Bridge Fund (CBF) with financial support from the Government of Germany through KfW, and BRAC. This project will be implemented in the slum areas of Barishal City Corporation. To implement the project, RDF invites applications from the competent and qualified persons for the following position.
∎ The Technical Officer-Livelihood will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring livelihood interventions for climate-induced displaced people, with a focus on promoting gender equality, skill development, and sustainable income-generating activities. The role aims to support the resilience and empowerment of vulnerable communities in urban slums.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Design and implement livelihood activities tailored to the needs of climate-induced displaced populations, particularly women and marginalized groups.
∎ Conduct market assessments to identify potential livelihood opportunities.
∎ Facilitate vocational and entrepreneurial training for target beneficiaries, including skill enhancement and business development services.
∎ Support beneficiaries in accessing markets, microfinance, and other resources to sustain their income-generating activities.
∎ Train community-based groups, local stakeholders, and beneficiaries on livelihood strategies, financial literacy, and small business management.
∎ Provide mentorship and guidance to beneficiaries in establishing and sustaining their livelihood initiatives.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of livelihood interventions, ensuring alignment with project goals.
∎ Collect and analyze data to track the success of beneficiaries in achieving sustainable income.
∎ Prepare periodic reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Work closely with the Gender, Protection, and Climate Adaptation teams to integrate livelihood interventions into the broader project framework.
∎ Collaborate with local government authorities, NGOs, and private sector partners to strengthen project outcomes.
∎ Act as a liaison between the community, project team, and external stakeholders.
∎ Maintain accurate records of all activities and beneficiary progress.
∎ Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for project stakeholders, including donors and partners.
∎ Contribute to knowledge-sharing and learning within the project team.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational policy
∎ As per organizational policy
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Barishal
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
Hard Copy:
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ Interested candidate are requested to apply with a complete CV with a contact mobile / telephone number, a copy of the recent passport-size photograph, and two references along with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before 06/02/2025.
∎ Md. Istiak Azad
∎ Director, HRD and Admin
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ RDF Bhaban, House# 21, Road# 12, Pisciculture Housing Society,Block# Kha,(Shekhertek)
∎ Adabor, Dhaka-1207.
Company Information:
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Address::
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
