Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

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Summary

Vacancy: 02
Age: at most 40 years
Location: Dinajpur, Gaibandha …
Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 3 years
Published: 2 Sep 2024

Requirements

Education

Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil and Environmental Engineering/ Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/ Geography and Environment/Environment and Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil Engineering from a UGC-approved university.

Experience

At least 3 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO

Additional Requirements

Age at most 40 years

Minimum three (3) years of experience in working on Environmental management and/or RECP implementation.
Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by any multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
Experience in working in enterprise development related projects will be an added advantage.
Proven knowledge of environmental monitoring regarding use of resource, energy, water, waste-water, waste management, and air emission.
Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP, etc.) and RECP implementation.
Experience of providing environment and resources management training, awareness building among mass people on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).
Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.

Responsibilities & Context

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples’ centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 377 upazilas under 52 districts of Bangladesh covering over 12 million poor and vulnerable people.

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is going to implement a sub-project titled Promoting Eco-Friendly Construction Materials through resource efficient and cleaner Production (RECP) practices as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under Eco Friendly Constructions Materials (EFCM) sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO). ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.

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

Sub-project Objectives

To develop entrepreneur and technical assistant on eco-friendly construction materials.

To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good manufacturing practices.

To adopt climate resilient technologies for reducing vulnerabilities.

To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs.

To improve market accessibility of eco-friendly construction materials.

Responsibilities

The ‘Environment and RECP Officer’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake 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.
Create awareness among the microenterprises about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Provide training on Environment, Climate Resilient RECP and Climate vulnerability at ME level.
Facilitate MEs to implement RECP practices.
Make regular field visits to monitor RECP practices including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Educate project staff about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability, and OHS issues.
Guide project staff to implement climate-resilient RECP and OHS practices.
Prepare sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, including arrangement of regular monthly meeting, celebration of national and international days, and youth engagement program.
Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like DoE.
Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and senior management of the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO).

Compensation & Other Benefits

Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Boishakhi allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization’s policy.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rangpur, Thakurgaon

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