Assistant Technical Officer

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country’s primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people’s ownership. Consequently, the ESDO’s working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women’s empowerment, health, the promotion of children’s rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government’s development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government’s development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is going to implement a sub-project titled “Promoting agro-ecological tourism in northern part of Bangladesh” as a part of the “Eco Friendly Tourism Developmentt.

This sub-project aims to To sustainably diversify the local economy and enhance community well-being in the northern part of Bangladesh by establishing and promoting agro-ecological tourism as a unique, environmentally responsible, and culturally enriching travel experience

The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The ‘Assistant Technical Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake the following duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of ecotourism projects. This includes field visits, data collection, and regular communication with partners and stakeholders.
• Help identify potential eco-tourism products and assets and assist in the development of new offerings.
• Work with local communities to develop their skills and capacity to host tourists and benefit from ecotourism initiatives. This includes organizing training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
• Deliver or assist in community training on a variety of topics, including tour guiding, basic record-keeping, financial management, and enterprise development.
• Collect and analyze tourism data and market information to inform project development and produce progress reports for management or donors.
• Assist with the setup and implementation of M&E systems to track project progress, collect data on outcomes, and report on project effectiveness.
• Create and maintain a database of information on the tourism sector and assist in the production of promotional and training materials, such as leaflets and manuals.
• Perform a range of administrative and logistical duties, such as arranging events, managing schedules, and supporting daily operations.