Community Development Centre-CODEC

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Summary

Vacancy: 10
Age: 25 to 45 years
Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Maximum Salary: Tk. 55000 (Monthly)
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Published: 17 Oct 2024

Requirements

Education

Diploma in Agriculture in Horticulture, Diploma in Agriculture

Experience

3 to 5 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO, Development Agency

Additional Requirements

Age 25 to 45 years

Community Mobilizer (Vermi-compost)

Diploma in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
At least 3-5 years of experience in community mobilization or agricultural extension work, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
Academic qualifications and experience may be relaxed for experienced candidates.
Strong understanding of vermicomposting, sustainable agricultural practices, and community engagement.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust with diverse groups.
Fluency in Bengali; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian dialects is highly desirable.
Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.

Community Mobilizer (Vegetable)

Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
At least 3-5 years of experience in community mobilization or agricultural extension work, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
Academic qualifications and experience may be relaxed for experienced candidates.
Strong understanding of sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in vegetable production and food security.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with diverse groups.
Experience working with refugee populations or in challenging environments is preferred.
Fluency in Bengali; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian dialects is highly desirable.
Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing project needs in a dynamic and remote setting.

Responsibilities & Context

Community Development Centre (CODEC) is going to implement a project in Bhasanchar involving vermicompost and vegetable production.

The vermicompost initiative will produce eco-friendly fertilizer, create jobs, and enhance environmental sustainability through waste reduction and soil improvement.

The vegetable production component, focused on pumpkin cultivation, aims to boost food security and nutrition while linking refugee farmers to E-voucher shops and fresh food markets.

Refugees will receive training, cash grants, and technical support. The project will initially run for 2.5 months, with coordination efforts involving camp administration and stakeholders.

Community Mobilizer (Vermi-compost)

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with the Rohingya community to promote vermi-composting as a sustainable practice for producing high-value, eco-friendly fertilizer.
Conduct awareness sessions and training workshops to educate community members on vermicompost production techniques, benefits, and usage.
Facilitate the formation of vermicompost production groups among refugees and support them in establishing vermicomposting units.
Monitor the progress of vermicompost production activities and provide ongoing technical support to community members and refugee volunteers.
Coordinate with the MEAL Officer to collect data and report on the impact of vermicomposting initiatives on soil quality, crop yield, and community livelihoods.
Promote environmental sustainability and best practices in community engagement, inclusion, and protection.
Should abide by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)’s six core principles on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.
Ensure the safety of team members (with respect to Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse – PSEA) from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation.
Act as a key source of support, guidance,, and expertise on safeguarding to establish a safe working environment.

Community Mobilizer (Vegetable)

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with the Rohingya community to promote sustainable vegetable production practices, focusing on crops like pumpkin and other suitable vegetables for Bhasan Char’s climate and soil conditions.
Conduct community meetings, training sessions, and workshops to raise awareness about the benefits of vegetable cultivation for improving nutrition, food security, and income generation.
Support establishing and maintaining community vegetable gardens, ensuring active participation from refugees and adherence to sustainable agricultural practices.
Facilitate the formation of farmer groups and cooperatives among refugee community members, providing technical support and guidance on vegetable cultivation techniques, pest management, and crop rotation.
Monitor the progress of vegetable production activities, identify challenges, and provide timely solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Work closely with the Training and Market Linkage Officer to identify potential market opportunities for selling surplus produce, linking community farmers with local markets, traders, and E-voucher shops.
Promote best practices in inclusion, gender mainstreaming, and protection, ensuring equitable participation of all community members, including women and vulnerable groups, in vegetable production activities.
Collaborate with the MEAL Officer to collect and report data on vegetable production activities, including crop yields, beneficiary participation, and the impact on food security and livelihoods.
Should abide by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)’s six core principles on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.
Ensure the safety of team members (with respect to Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse – PSEA) from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation.
Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding to establish a safe working environment.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh

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