Job Summary
Published On : Jan 27, 2025
No. of Vacancies : 01
Job Type :
Full Time
Job Level :
Experience : At least 2 years
Age : at most 35 years
Location : Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Salary Range:
Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Application Deadline : Feb 6, 2025
Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry)
Society For Development Initiatives (SDI)
No. of Vacancies
01
Job Description / Responsibility
- Project beneficiary selection and preparation of beneficiary socio-economic profile.
- Identify and engage key community members to establish Climate Change Adaptation Groups (CCAGs) in assigned communities.
- Facilitate monthly meetings of the CCAGs, ensuring active participation and discussion of climate change challenges, adaptation strategies, and project activities.
- Empower the CCAG to play a lead role in community mobilization and decision-making related to project implementation.
- Organize and conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions on climate change impacts, coastal disaster and salinity adaptation and mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices.
- Work with the CCAGs to identify beneficiaries and participants for various project activities like saline tolerant and mangrove tree plantation, rainwater harvesting, climate resilient housing etc.
- Provide on-site guidance and support to community members during activity implementation.
- Promote the adoption of climate-smart practices and sustainable livelihoods within the community.
- Rapport build-up with local government and community leaders.
- Encourage positive behavioral change toward water conservation, responsible waste management, and other adaptation strategies.
- Assist with collecting data on community demographics, livelihoods, climate perceptions, and project impacts.
- Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities, awareness campaigns, and beneficiary selection processes.
- Liaise with the Technical Officers and Project Coordinator to ensure efficient data sharing and reporting.
- Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.
Educational Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Forestry degree. Alongside Forestry, candidates with diplomas/B.Sc in Agriculture, Livestock, or Fisheries may also be considered eligible for a Community Mobilization Officer (Forestry) position.
- Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
Experience Requirements
Additional Job Requirements
- Age at most 35 years
- Candidates must meet a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, with a total of 3 years of professional work experience.
- Professional experience in the field of climate change/afforestation/and agricultural extension is preferable.
- Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about climate change adaptation, community development, and rural outreach are highly valued.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills are essential.
- Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
Location
Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Salary Range
Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Other Benefits
Gross salary (monthly): BDT 30,000/-
Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 600/-
Other allowance (monthly): BDT 7,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.
Job Source
Bdjobs.com.bd Online Job Posting
Application Deadline : Feb 6, 2025
Company Information
Company Name:
Society For Development Initiatives (SDI)
Address: House# 34, North Adabor, 2nd Floor, Motaleb Tower, Adabor, Dhaka- 1207
