Union Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Union Facilitator

Company Name: Jago Nari (Barguna)

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Patuakhali (Kalapara)

Salary: Tk. 22000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor`s degree in any discipline; this may be relaxed for the highly experienced person.

• At least 2 years

• At least 02 years’ relevant working experience in any Local/National/International NGO;

• Experience DRR and EA-based activities and projects will be prioritized

• Ability to work remotely in the field;

• Good understanding of issues related to gender equity and protection

• Familiar with the geographical and socio-economic conditions of the Coastal area in Patuakhali

• Preference will be given to candidates having prior working experience in the project area and experience of:

• Implementing the project activities in the field;

• Carry forward community capacity building assessments;

• Good community mobilizing, consultation, and session facilitation skills

• Coordination and maintenance of liaison with communities, civil society groups, and local stakeholders

• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/ management

Project Title: Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers

Project Duration: 1 September 2025 – 28 February 2026

Project Location: Kalapara Upazila (Patuakhali District)

Job Summary:

JAGO NARI is a non-governmental development organization working in the central coastal region of Bangladesh. The organization’s key focus areas include Women’s Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Health & Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Education. Recently, JAGO NARI has started implementing the Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers Project with technical support from CARE Bangladesh. To strengthen the project team, JAGO NARI is seeking a Union Facilitator. The Union Facilitator, as a front-line position, will play a crucial role in providing direct support to the Project Officer; will play a vital role in the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive climate resilience project with a focus on anticipatory action. This role involves actively engaging with local communities, facilitating on-the-ground project activities, and contributing to efficient project management.

Responsibilities:

• Project Implementation and Community Engagement:

• Actively participate in the execution of the Community Action for Resilience & Early Triggers

• Project. community-based risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring meaningful community involvement.

• Support the coordination of capacity-building initiatives for Community people, volunteers, youth forums, and interpretation groups on Anticipatory Action.

• Data collection through the Kobo toolbox for BNFs selection

• Conduct awareness sessions at the community level.

• Regular communication with the UP, UDMC, CPP, and Cyclone Shelter Management Committee other relevant stakeholders.

• supervise volunteers, and support beneficiary selection

• Skills in Community Consultation and Process Facilitation;

• Effective Problem solver.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in local language and Bengali;

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist in the dissemination of early warning messages to vulnerable populations, with a focus on agriculture, WASH, and shelter sectors.

• Contribute to identifying gaps in existing Early Warning Systems (EWS) and actively participate in Union-level meetings.

Community Action Plans and Preparedness:

• Engage directly with communities for the development of localized, anticipatory action plans based on existing information on multi-sector risks and vulnerabilities.

• Assist in conducting Household Economy Analysis (HEA) and pre-crisis assessments for the targeted area.

• Actively participate in the development of action plans for cyclones, Kalapara Upazila.

Vulnerable Community Support:

• Participate in the identification and implementation of community-led, small-scale, gender- sensitive,

• Support the implementation of gender-sensitive, women and child-friendly anticipatory actions at the community level.

• Prepare community risk and vulnerability plan

Administrative and Documentation Support:

• Provide on-the-ground support for organizing meetings, workshops, and other project-related events.

• Assist in real-time project documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Collects feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders for necessary program improvement.

• Monthly with other benefits as per Project provision.