Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)

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Summary

Vacancy: 01
Age: 25 to 45 years
Location: Barishal (Barishal Sadar)
Salary: Tk. 60000 – 65000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 3 years
Published: 30 Jul 2024

Requirements

Education

Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Social Science (MSS), Masters

Experience

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

Additional Requirements

Age 25 to 45 years

2-3 years’ experience with DRR project with a focus on vulnerable groups will be given as advantage mainly in Barishal area
Experience participating in training (material development, training facilitation) and coaching of beneficiaries and on-the-job capacity building of community workers
Have sound knowledge on disaster management and implement relevant projects
Own laptop and own bike with valid driving license is preferable
Experience and comprehensive understanding of disability issues, awareness-raising, and training implementation and reporting
Experience working in a remote community setting is an advantage
Proven analytical and planning skills
Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients
Experience in contributing to data collection and indicator tracking within development projects or programs
Computer knowledge (MS Office package- both in English and Bangla)
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bengali and English
Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment
Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level.· Strong teamwork approach
Knowledge on Humanitarian Principals and standards
Female Candidates and Person with disability
Candidates are encouraged to apply
Person with disability are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Context

Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) has been working in Bangladesh since 1998, with a vision of “Environment friendly, gender sensitive, fair and self dependent plural society” in Bangladesh.

AVAS is currently implementing development and humanitarian projects in Barishal Division. AVAS is looking for a Senior Technical Officer –DRR for its “Assistance to persons with vulnerabilities through logistics support and capacity strengthening of Humanitarian stakeholders in Cox’s Bazar and Barishal districts in Bangladesh” Project ” funded by CDCS and Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI). Senior Technical Officer –DRR will support to Project Manager who contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based.

The Senior Technical Officer –DRR will be responsible for the implementation of technical part related to disaster preparedness and capacity building initiatives for team as well as relevant stakeholders, ensuring the optimal quality and impact of the project along with close supervision of Project Manager S/he will mobilize the team and ensure effective collaboration with HI Inclusion Officer and make sure inclusiveness in all activities of disaster preparedness.

S/he will ensure technical collaboration with district level DRRO and Upazila level PIO to ensure effective implementation of ICRRAP and contingency plans.

Line Manager: Project Manager

Type of Contract: Contractual Duration of the Contract: August 2024 to July 2025

Job Location: Barishal District

Lead disaster preparedness and ensure effective implementation of DRR activities Support identification of people with disabilities through household baseline survey Conducted ICRRAP sharing/feedback meeting with community level, SHGs level, UP, Upazila level.

Developing contingency plan at union level
Ensure proposing and mapping of stocks Inclusive
Community Risk Reduction
Action plan through resource & Hazard Mapping Contingency plan HHs level tools develop and print
Develop feasibility assessment tools for community level
Provide ongoing support to beneficiary households through coaching and household or workplace visits, including on disaster resilience
Support skill development of Upazila Coordinator, Union Facilitator and beneficiary households, through the identification of training needs, planning, organization and facilitation of training and/or identification of external training providers
Ensure respect of AVAS and HI technical policies, methods and approaches in order to ensure quality during project implementation, in linkage with the Technical support of HI. Build linkages with the local community, Disaster Management
Committees and other local stakeholders
Ensure effective cooperation, coordination and representation of the project with local stakeholders in Ensure effective co-operation, coordination and representation of the project with local stakeholders in working area
Close coordination with Union elected bodies specially with chairman to build good working relation of 10 unions and municipality (Barishal Sadar & Mehendiganj Upazila) Close coordination with District DRRO and PIO to build good working relation
Support SHG in conducting advocacy with governmental authorities and facilitating access of people with disabilities to existing governmental safety nets or other services.

Oversee community awareness sessions conducted by Union Facilitators Capacity building of Upazila coordinator and union facilitator and other service providers:

Capacity building of field team on theoretical and practical skills related to DRR issues. Provide on job training on Inclusive
Community Risk Reduction Action Plan(ICRRAP) for field team
Build up field team capacity on data collection for community level contingency plan
Capacity building of field team on ICRRAP tools use of community level Ensure the linkage between DRR by collaborating closely with HI Inclusion Officer
Contribute to community level contingency plans develop and implementation in collaboration with the Inclusion Officer, based on the ICRRAP
Collaborate closely with the Inclusion Officer and project manager at every step of the project
Contribute to the monitoring, data collection and documentation processes of the project related to disaster preparedness
Ensure indicator and project index tracking related to the progress of beneficiaries towards in working area
Contribute to development and roll out of monitoring tools, data collection and report writing
Prepare union contingency plan report Develop work plans, activity reports, meeting reports and other periodic reports
Ensure that beneficiary households are provided with documents such as the community contingency plan etc.

Compensation & Other Benefits

60000-65000 (Including All Benefits)

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Barishal (Barishal Sadar)

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