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Summary

• Vacancy: 4
• Age: 30 to 50 years
• Location: Barishal, Khulna
• Salary: Tk. 40000 – 45500 (Monthly)
• Experience: At least 5 years
• Published: 21 Nov 2024

 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor/Honors

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field. Additional certifications in Project Management or Community Development are advantageous.

Experience

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

Additional Requirements

• Age 30 to 50 years

• Required Qualifications :
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination, field implementation, or community mobilization, preferably in agriculture or climate-resilience projects.
• Project Coordination: Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple project activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of results.
• Community Mobilization: Experience in engaging and mobilizing rural communities, particularly in agriculture-based projects.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address field-level challenges creatively and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to project activities.
• Additional Responsibilities :
• 1. Safeguarding and Inclusion : Ensure adherence to PURNIMA’s safeguarding policies & CFRM mechanism, focusing on the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable populations within project activities.
• Promote inclusive and gender equality, ensuring active participation from women, marginalized groups, and people with disabilities.
• 2. Strengthening Local Organizational Capacity : Collaborate with partner organizations, such as the C2 org and other local NGOs, to strengthen their capacity in sustainable agriculture, financial management, and organizational development.
• Competencies :
• Preferred Competencies: Familiarity with climate-resilient agriculture practices and local governance structures in Bangladesh.

Responsibilities & Context

বাংলাদেশের দক্ষিনাঞ্চলের স্বনামধন্য স্থানীয়, বেসরকারী সমাজ উন্নয়নমূলক সংস্থা – পূর্ণিমা ; আশির দশক হতে পূর্ণিমা সংস্থা জীবন রক্ষাকারী মানবিক কার্যক্রমসহ দারিদ্র্যতা দুরীকরণ, সামাজিক ন্যায় বিচার প্রতিষ্ঠা করা, নিরক্ষরতা, রোগ এবং সামাজিক বৈষম্যের মতো চ্যালেঞ্জের মুখোমুখি ব্যক্তি এবং সম্প্রদায়ের ক্ষমতায়নের জন্য প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ। পূর্ণিমার লক্ষ্য অর্থনৈতিক ও সামাজিক উদ্যোগের মাধ্যমে রূপান্তরমূলক উন্নতি সাধন করা, নারী ও পুরুষ উভয়ের সম্ভাবনাকে উন্মোচিত করা। বাংলাদেশের নারীদের অগ্রগতির প্রতি গুরুত্ব, স্বনির্ভরতা ও দারিদ্র্য নিরসনের জন্য সম্প্রদায়ের উন্নয়ন এবং একটি পরিবেশ বান্ধব, জলবায়ুর ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব মোকাবিলা, সামাজিকভাবে ন্যায্য এবং সাংস্কৃতিকভাবে ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ সমাজ বিনির্মানের মাধ্যমে সুবিধাবঞ্চিতদের অধিকার এবং সক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধির লক্ষ্যে প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ ও বিভিন্ন প্রকল্প বাস্তবায়ন করে আসছে। তারই ধারাবাহিকতায় বাংলাদেশের দক্ষিনাঞ্চলের স্থানীয় সংস্থা – ”পূর্ণিমা” দাতাসংস্থা ইউএসএইডের অর্থায়নে ও ব্র্যাকের কারিগরী সহযোগীতায় ”বাংলাদেশ আমেরিকা মৈত্রী প্রকল্প” এর আওতায় ”জলবায়ু সহনশীল স্মার্ট এগ্রি কানেক্ট : জলবায়ু সহনশীল, পরিবেশ-বান্ধব এবং কৃষিভিত্তিক স্মার্ট খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা ও উন্নতকরন বিষয়ক প্রকল্প” খুলনা ও বরিশাল জেলার নিন্মোক্ত উপজেলা ও ইউনিয়নসমুহে বাস্তবায়নের লক্ষ্যে নিন্মলিখিত পদে জরুরীভিক্তিতে নিয়োগ প্রদানের জন্য দরখাস্ত আহ্বান করা যাচ্ছে। প্রার্থীগণ কোন উপজেলায় ও ইউনিয়নে কাজ করতে চান তা অবশ্যই উল্লেখ থাকতে হবে ।

Position Title     : Upazila Coordinator (04 Persons)

Project                : Climate Resilient Smart Agri Connect (CReSAC): Enhancing Climate Resilience, Environment-Friendly & Smart Agro-Based Food Security Project

Duty Station     : Assigned Upazilas in Khulna (Dakhup – 01 & Koyra – 01) & Barisal Districts (Hizla – 01 & Muladi – 01 person)

Reports to         : Project Manager

Contract Type   : Fixed term Duration            : 22 months

Position Overview :

The Upazila Coordinator is responsible for overall project activities within their designated Upazila, ensuring the effective implementation of project components related to climate-smart agriculture, food security, and community engagement. This position acts as the key link between the project management team, local stakeholders, and the community, ensuring smooth operations, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication at the Upazila & Unions level.

Scope of Responsibilities :

1. Core Responsibilities

A. Project Implementation and Coordination (50%):

Lead the implementation of project activities at the Upazila & Unions (03) level, including climate-smart agriculture initiatives, food security programs, and community capacity-building efforts.

Coordinate day-to-day project operations, ensuring that all activities align with project objectives, timelines, and budget.

Work closely with Technical Officers (Livestock, Fisheries, and Horticulture) and Field Facilitators to provide technical support to farmers, community members, and other stakeholders.

Facilitate project-related trainings, workshops, and awareness sessions, ensuring local participation and alignment with project goals.

B. Stakeholder Engagement and Community Mobilization (20%) :

Build strong relationships with local stakeholders, including Upazila government offices, local NGOs, community leaders, and farmers’ associations.

Mobilize community members for participation in project activities, ensuring inclusive and representation of marginalized groups.

Organize regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, gather feedback, and address local challenges.

Advocate for climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices within the community, promoting awareness of project goals and benefits.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (20%) :

Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, gather data, and ensure compliance with project standards and objectives.

Track the progress of project indicators, document achievements, and identify areas for improvement.

Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly progress reports to the Project Manager, providing insights and updates on project status, community feedback, and challenges faced.

Support the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Officer in collecting relevant data and evaluating the impact of project activities in the Upazila.

D. Financial Management and Compliance (10%) :

Oversee project-related expenses at the field level, ensuring all financial transactions comply with project policies and budget allocations.

Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, prepare monthly expenditure reports, and ensure timely submission to the Project Manager and Finance team.

Work closely with the Finance & Account Officer to ensure financial accountability, cost-effectiveness, and resource optimization in project operations.

Key Competencies

1. Leadership Competencies :

Community Leadership: Demonstrate strong community engagement and capacity-building skills to lead project activities effectively at the grassroots level.

Communication: Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse groups, including community members, government officials, and project staff.

2. Management Competencies :

Understanding Local Context : Deep knowledge of the socioeconomic and environmental challenges faced by local communities in Khulna and Barisal.

Resource Management: Ability to manage project resources and expenditures efficiently, ensuring adherence to financial policies.

Monitoring and Reporting: Strong skills in tracking project progress, collecting data, and preparing reports that reflect the local context and project achievements.

Skills & Expertise

Climate Change

Climate Resilience

Event Planning and Coordination

excelent communication skill

Project Implementation

Project Management

Reporting and Documentation

Skill development training

Team Management and leadership

Workshop Arrangement

Compensation & Other Benefits

• T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Barishal, Khulna

Job Highlights

Purnima (NGO) will provide T/A, Mobile bill and provision for Weekly 2 holidays, Group Insurance policy (Proposed), Providing 2 Festival bonus and Yearly salary review.

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