PROTTYASHI
PROTTYASHI
PROTTYASHI
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Location: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)
- Minimum Salary: Tk. 60000 (Monthly)
- Experience: At least 5 years
- Published: 17 Oct 2024
Requirements
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Crafts, Art & Design, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 5 years
Additional Requirements
- 5 years of experience in product development, particularly in the creation of craft items using jute, bamboo, wood, hand stitching, and hand painting techniques.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies specific to craft-based product development.
- Understanding and appreciation of cultural nuances and preferences within the Rohingya and Cox’s Bazar host communities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with local artisans and communities in crafting initiatives.
- Familiarity with sustainable practices in craft production.
- Knowledge of marketing or distribution channels for crafted products within refugee and local community contexts
Responsibilities & Context
Contract Duration: Till 31st December, 2024 with possibility of extension.
Job Summary
PROTTYASHI, A social development organization has been responding the Rohingya Crisis in Cox’s Bazar since the crisis started and currently is going to implement project in the Rohingya community of Cox’s Bazar with the funding of International Organization of Migration (IOM) to promote self-reliance of the Rohingya population. PROTTYASHI invites applications for the vacant position titled- Product Development Officer for the “Promoting Self-Reliance and Skill Development Activities for the Rohingya Refugees” Project.
Reporting
Product Development Officer will report to Project Coordinator of PROTTYASHI. S/He has to maintain functional relationship with his/her peers, project teams and organization’s other priority teams. S/He must be able to communicate with other teams and units both program and operational of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute innovative strategies for the creation of handicraft products (jute, bamboo, wooden craft, hand stitching, hand-painted items) aimed at enhancing livelihoods for Rohingya refugees.
• Research market trends and conduct needs assessments within the refugee and host community contexts to identify opportunities and preferences for craft products.
• Collaborate with local artisans, designers, and craftspeople to conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality, culturally relevant craft items.
• Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring designs are feasible, cost-effective, and align with cultural sensitivities.
• Oversee quality control measures to ensure crafted products to meet market standards and are suitable for market distribution.
• Collect feedback from the target communities to iteratively improve product designs and meet evolving needs.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Salary and benefits: Monthly Gross Salary will be 60,000 BDT contributory provident fund and regular traveling and communication bill.
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)