Job Description
Title: Technical Officer - Skills Development and Livelihood Resilience
Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Vacancy: 1
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 44980 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
Published: 23 Nov 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor/master’s in development studies, Anthropology, Disaster Management, Economics, Environmental Science, Fashion Designing or a related field.
∎ Bachelor/master’s in development studies, Anthropology, Disaster Management, Economics, Environmental Science, Fashion Designing or a related field.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 3 years’ experience as Technical Officer/Project Officer for Food Security/ Livelihoods/Training including IGA level position and experience of work in Rohingya camps will be preferable.
∎ Strong skills in organizing and facilitation events/session at the community level
∎ Experience in providing hands-on training to individuals/groups of beneficiaries
∎ Communication with officials of different local government agencies including CiCs, UZ Livestock Officer and NGO stakeholders
∎ Understanding of project planning, implementation and monitoring
∎ 60% field movement
∎ Knowledge of Protection Principles in humanitarian work
∎ High level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of community dynamics of vulnerable people (Rohingya and ohst communities
∎ Basic understanding of accounting procedures, bill & vouchers validation, procurement etc.
∎ Knowledge of MS Office Applications, internet, KoBo tools, WhatsApp etc.
∎ Communication skill both in English and Bengali and in Chittagonian/Rohingya dialect
∎ Minimum 3 years’ experience as Technical Officer/Project Officer for Food Security/ Livelihoods/Training including IGA level position and experience of work in Rohingya camps will be preferable.
∎ Strong skills in organizing and facilitation events/session at the community level
∎ Experience in providing hands-on training to individuals/groups of beneficiaries
∎ Communication with officials of different local government agencies including CiCs, UZ Livestock Officer and NGO stakeholders
∎ Understanding of project planning, implementation and monitoring
∎ 60% field movement
∎ Knowledge of Protection Principles in humanitarian work
∎ High level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of community dynamics of vulnerable people (Rohingya and ohst communities
∎ Basic understanding of accounting procedures, bill & vouchers validation, procurement etc.
∎ Knowledge of MS Office Applications, internet, KoBo tools, WhatsApp etc.
∎ Communication skill both in English and Bengali and in Chittagonian/Rohingya dialect
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conducting Needs Assessments: Identify the skills gaps and livelihood needs of the Victims of Trafficking (VoTs)
∎ Arranging and facilitating training, workshops and seminars for project beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Labor Market Analysis: Evaluate local and regional labor markets to determine which skills are in demand and how to align training programs with market needs.
∎ Training and Capacity Building Identify the training needs of the target beneficiaries using needs assessment tools.
∎ Training Facilitation: Provide training in different skills development area e.g. sewing, handicraft, doll making
∎ Resilience Mapping: Analyze the community's vulnerability, particularly of the VoTs, and resilience to external shocks (e.g., natural disasters, economic downturns) to design interventions that build long-term resilience.
∎ Facilitate Business Plan Develop: Facilitate the VoTs on how to write a business plan, set goals, and develop strategies.
∎ Follow up: Regular follow up of the beneficiaries receiving livelihood assistance and provide them with needful technical support
∎ Documentation and Reporting:
∎ Prepare detailed training plans and reports, including participant feedback and outcome assessments.
∎ Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices for future program planning and external communications.
∎ Maintain comprehensive records of training activities and project progress, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Project Manager and donors.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement:
∎ Collaborate with partner NGOs, government agencies, and other networks to share knowledge and coordinate training efforts.
∎ Address stakeholder concerns and feedback promptly to strengthen collaboration and enhance project effectiveness.
∎ Coordinate with the service providing agencies to refer the VoTs for needful support to the service providers through referral mechanism
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development working in the greater Chittagong division including Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA has been implementing a project titled “Prevention and Response Activities Implementation Activities on Counter Trafficking Issues” at Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar both Host community and Camps since June 2018. The project is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
∎ Job Title: Technical Officer - Skills Development and Livelihood Resilience
∎ Duration : 9 months (December 2024 to August 2025)
∎ No. of Vacancy : 01 (Women are highly encouraged to apply.)
∎ Job Description/Responsibilities:
∎ Conducting Needs Assessments: Identify the skills gaps and livelihood needs of the Victims of Trafficking (VoTs)
∎ Arranging and facilitating training, workshops and seminars for project beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Labor Market Analysis: Evaluate local and regional labor markets to determine which skills are in demand and how to align training programs with market needs.
∎ Training and Capacity Building Identify the training needs of the target beneficiaries using needs assessment tools.
∎ Training Facilitation: Provide training in different skills development area e.g. sewing, handicraft, doll making
∎ Resilience Mapping: Analyze the community's vulnerability, particularly of the VoTs, and resilience to external shocks (e.g., natural disasters, economic downturns) to design interventions that build long-term resilience.
∎ Facilitate Business Plan Develop: Facilitate the VoTs on how to write a business plan, set goals, and develop strategies.
∎ Follow up: Regular follow up of the beneficiaries receiving livelihood assistance and provide them with needful technical support
∎ Documentation and Reporting:
∎ Prepare detailed training plans and reports, including participant feedback and outcome assessments.
∎ Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices for future program planning and external communications.
∎ Maintain comprehensive records of training activities and project progress, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Project Manager and donors.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement:
∎ Collaborate with partner NGOs, government agencies, and other networks to share knowledge and coordinate training efforts.
∎ Address stakeholder concerns and feedback promptly to strengthen collaboration and enhance project effectiveness.
∎ Coordinate with the service providing agencies to refer the VoTs for needful support to the service providers through referral mechanism
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Job Location
∎ Ukhiya (Host Community and Camps) and Cox's Bazar Sadar, Cox's Bazar
∎ Monthly Consolidated Salary in BDT: 44,980
∎ Communication bill
∎ 2 Weekly holidays
∎ Conveyance as per policy
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Read Before Apply: If you are interested, and have competentencies, required qualifications and experience for the position, please apply through bdjobs Apply online on or before 27/11/2024. Any persuasions and lobby will be treated as disqualified for an applicant. Please mark the title of the position & name of the project on the top of the envelope.
YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and sensitivity for child protection and gender. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as disqualification for an applicant. The smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.
YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Emergency 02334470996 from 10 am to 4 pm excluding govt. holiday (Office time)
Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.
Application Deadline: 27 Nov 2024
Category: NGO/Development
