Job Description
Title: Technical officer livelihood
Company Name: Uttaran
Vacancy: 1
Location: Barishal, Khulna
Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
Published: 4 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Fisheries, or related fields.
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Fisheries, or related fields.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum 3-5 years of experience in community development, disaster management, or related fields.
∎ Prior experience in conducting PRAs, FGDs, and community mobilization activities.
∎ Skills:
∎ Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership abilities.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office and report writing.
∎ Understanding of sustainable livelihoods, risk assessment, and disaster response.
∎ Behavioural Competencies:
∎ Gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in community engagement.
∎ Ability to work in remote locations and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ As the Technical officer livelihood, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities within the livelihood operation. Key responsibilities include:
∎ Community Engagement and Planning
∎ Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
∎ Provide necessary support to technical team to conduct the livelihood programs of the project
∎ Conduct training and community meetings at ward and union levels to mobilize and engage fisherfolk.
∎ Conduct thorough needs assessments and beneficiary consultations to identify livelihood opportunities and challenges
∎ Design sustainable and contextually relevant livelihood interventions based on the assessed needs and project goals
∎ Foster strong relationships with project beneficiaries and community members, promoting their active participation and ownership in project activities.
∎ Conduct regular community meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure the project’s alignment with community needs.
∎ Implementation and Coordination:
∎ Oversee the day-to-day implementation of livelihood activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
∎ Coordinate with local partners, community leaders, and beneficiaries to ensure smooth project execution.
∎ Organize training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building activities to enhance beneficiaries’ skills and knowledge.
∎ Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of livelihood interventions and identify areas for improvement.
∎ Prepare regular progress reports for project management and donors, highlighting achievements and challenges.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Provide training and mentorship to project staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries to enhance their skills and knowledge related to livelihood activities.
∎ Support the development of sustainable income-generating opportunities for the fisherfolk.
∎ Networking and Partnerships:
∎ Collaborate with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise.
∎ Represent the organization in relevant forums, workshops, and meetings related to livelihood and community development.
∎ Distribution and Relief Operations
∎ Oversee the distribution of goods, products, and materials as per project guidelines.
∎ Ensure proper monitoring, documentation, and reporting of goods and material distribution activities.
∎ Support relief work during emergencies in coordination with the project team.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement
∎ Communicate and collaborate with government representatives and other key stakeholders to gain support for project activities.
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.
∎ Actively participate in relief operations and ensure equitable and efficient support to affected communities.
∎ Job Context
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Technical officer livelihood for the Fisherfolk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation Project
∎ Reports to: Project Manager, Uttaran
∎ Job Responsibilities
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ ● Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3-4 years
∎ • Job Location: Khulna and Barishal division
∎ Salary: 45,000 BDT to 50,000 BDT and 1 festival bonus equivalent of 1 month gross salary yearly
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran's Policy and Project Design.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Barishal, Khulna
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Application Process:
∎ Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 11th February 2025. Application should be sent via bdjobs online application only. Only properly complete applications will be considered for short-listing and will be contracted for the Interview
∎ Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!
∎ Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.
∎ Uttaran`s contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.
Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 11 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
