Union Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Union Facilitator

Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)

Vacancy: 04

Job Location: Barishal (Barishal Sadar, Mehendiganj)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ HSC
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill, Social Media

Job Context:
∎ Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) has been working in Bangladesh since 1998, with a vision of "Environment friendly, gender sensitive, fair and self dependent plural society" in Bangladesh. AVAS is currently implementing development and humanitarian projects in Barishal Division. AVAS is looking for a Union Facilitator for its "Logistics support and capacity building for humanitarian actors helping vulnerable populations of Barishal District in Bangladesh" funded by CDCS and Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) project. Union Facilitator will contribute to the project mandate in where s/he is based. The Union Facilitator will be responsible for the implementation this project activities and reporting.
∎ Line Manager : Upazila Coordinator
∎ Type of Contract: Contractual
∎ Duration of the Contract: August 2023 to May 2024
∎ Job Location: Unian Level at Barishal Sadar or Mehendigonj Upazila of Barishal District.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support Upazila coordinator to conduct community Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA), contingency plan development and disaster preparedness activities at community level.
∎ Work with Union Disaster Management Committee (UDMC).
∎ Conduct union level community awareness on inclusive early warning system or messages
∎ Support to Upazila coordinator to ensure inclusive WASH and shelter repair
∎ Implement activities and action plan in Union Level.
∎ Facilitate different project events.
∎ Regular reporting.
∎ Communication with the community and local stakeholders.
∎ Attend to skill development initiatives.
∎ Implement of humanitarian Activities.
∎ Develop Action plan and implement accordingly.
∎ Follow all direction of Upazila Coordinators, Finance person and AVAS Management.
∎ Assist and support to qualitative and timely financial Management
∎ Assist project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
∎ Assist project evaluations when require.
∎ Comply accountability mechanisms.
∎ Document project learning.
∎ Participate coordination meetings.
∎ Maintain a healthy environment in the office and community.
∎ Comply all standard policy procedures.
∎ Assist to function CRM process in the project area.
∎ Ensure safeguarding mechanism in community level.
∎ Communicate with the local Administration, project partners, authorities, and stakeholders when relevant.
∎ Perform emergency preparedness initiatives, and effective humanitarian response.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 20 years
∎ Previous experience working in development sector is preferable.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients.
∎ Excellent communication skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
∎ Female Candidates and Person with disability Candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 18000 - 21000 (Monthly)
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualification and budget availability. Festival bonus will be paid prorate based according to the project allocation and AVAS Policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Jul 2023

Company Information:
∎ 26 Jun 2023
∎ Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)
∎ Address : AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ Web : www.avas.org.bd
∎ Business : NGO

Category: NGO/Development

: "The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award"Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation".