Water Cluster Officer, SAFAL for IWRM Project

Job Description

Title: Water Cluster Officer, SAFAL for IWRM Project

Company Name: Jagorani Chakra Foundation

Vacancy: 4

Job Location: Jashore

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ At least Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/ Agriculture Engineering with a major in Irrigation/ Environmental Science or Social Science.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ To lead the overall process of watershed assessment and identification of feasible micro watersheds for restoration/rejuvenation in the assigned Upazilas according to watershed selection guidelines.
∎ To lead the collectivization process of farmers of catchment areas of selected micro watersheds and formation of Local Water Users Groups (LWUG) and Watershed Committees ensuring women and youth representation according to the process defined in the guideline.
∎ Facilitate the formation of a Watershed Committee for each of the selected micro watersheds ensuring women and youth representation as stated in the guideline.
∎ Ensure organization and facilitation support to the watershed committee and LWUG for developing micro watershed restoration design, improvement of the design in consultation with relevant government departments, and implementation of the restoration/excavation works of micro watershed along with water reservoirs.
∎ Provide necessary guidance and backstopping support to Water Cluster Facilitators (WCF) to ensure participation and contributions of farmers of the catchment areas, relevant government departments, Union Parishad, and other stakeholders in micro watershed restoration and development of water reservoirs. Support the Watershed committee to remain effectively functional with proper governance.
∎ Support WCF in organizing and facilitating capacity-building training for the farmers for adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) /Regenerative Agricultural and water efficient technologies.
∎ Develop design for trial and demo plots and support WCF in identifying suitable farmers and establishing demonstration/trial plots on CSA/Regenerative agriculture, water use efficiency, and soil health improvement technologies.
∎ Provide technical and backstopping support to farmers of watershed catchment areas for adopting the most suitable cropping pattern, CSA/Regenerative Agricultural technologies, and water use efficient technologies considering local ecosystem and market demands
∎ Provide organizing and facilitation support to WCF for developing a ‘catchment area cropping plan’ and implementation of the plan by the Watershed Committee and LWUG.
∎ Provide necessary support to develop Digital Advisory Services and promote the use of digital advisory services by the farmers.
∎ Ensure planning and technical support to the farmers of LWUG for the improvement of farm structures that supports the efficient use of water.
∎ Ensure M&E data collection, compilation, and prepare reports according to SAFAL-IWRM M&E Framework. Also support the M&E team in capturing learning, challenges, and documentation of successful cases.
∎ Organize training, meetings, workshop, and other project events with guidance from the supervisors.
∎ Maintain effective liaison with the local representatives of private sectors, local extension officials, Union Parishad, and community leaders to ensure their support in project implementation.
∎ Provide support to Training Officer for developing Capacity building plan for staff and farmers and contribute to developing different training materials
∎ Strengthen team spirit, create enabling environment for team members, and keep the team members motivated towards achieving set output and outcomes of the project.
∎ Ensure timely logistic support to the team members and adherence to the financial and HR policy of the organization/
∎ Engage and participate in other activities as will be deemed necessary for project implementation and will be assigned by your supervisors.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ At least 5 years of practical experience in the development sector.
∎ For more experienced candidates, the age limit will be relaxed.
∎ Educational qualification may be compromised in the case of highly experienced candidates in the relevant field.
∎ Strong decisions making ability and motivational skills especially in rural communities.
∎ Skill in computer literacy.
∎ Reporting and documentation skills.
∎ Effective communication skills.
∎ Strong leadership, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
∎ Ability to work effectively in remote areas.
∎ Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment.
∎ Willingness to travel extensively across the country.
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 36,923 per month, Consolidated and other admissible benefits as per organizational policy as well as the project.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 21 Dec 2022
∎ Jagorani Chakra Foundation
∎ Address : 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore.
∎ Web : www.jcf.org.bd
∎ Business : Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a national voluntary social welfare organization.

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (3 pages maximum), passport-size color photograph with a cover letter (1 page) for the above position to the Executive Director, Jagorani Chakra Foundation, 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore- 7400. Please write down the mobile number in the application and the name of the position on the top of the envelope. Short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Candidates accused of abuse of women and children, sexual exploitation & abuse, and sexual harassment are not needed to apply. The candidate must be fit in the pre-employment medical test. Women are encouraged to apply and Smokers are discouraged to Apply.This recruitment possesses equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all job applicants and ensures we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability.