Overall purpose:

• Assist in leading and managing the District-level team to implement the LEAN nutrition governance project
• Initiate improvement measures on programmatic interventions and learnings
• Financial management of the project at the District level to ensure accountability, compliance, value for money and reporting is achieved
• Provide advocacy efforts representing both the project and organisation at District and National events, workshops and conferences

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Technical Assistance
• Participate and provide inputs  in developing action plans in accordance with project objectives and goals through tangible actions within set timeframes
• Carry out activities within approved budget
• Assist in procuring relevant goods/ services
• Behavior mapping at the community level and identify common barriers during community mobilization and report to the line manager
• Work closely with implementing partners, community groups and local service providers to improve social mobilization
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive community mobilization plan
• Organize meetings and discussion sessions with community representatives and Local Service Providers (LSP)
• Organize training for Community Mobilizers, monitor their activity, and provide feedback on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective community mobilization at household level
• Assist in creating coordination mechanism
• Prepare narrative reports

• Content Development
• Assist in developing communication and training modules and materials
• Assist in developing Gender and Community Mobilisation Strategy guidelines for effective implementation of the project
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports
• Disseminate IEC materials among target groups and oversee their utilization and provide periodic updates

• Communication
• Maintain effective liaise with Government, relevant Ministries, partner organisations, communities and other relevant stakeholders

• Information Management
• Participate in developing database/ dashboard to store information of the local community
• Provide periodic updates of the community

• Other
• Any additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor that may be within the scope of the position to ensure the effective delivery and development of the project in achieving goals and objectives

Job Requirements

Skills:

• Professional and clear written and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla.
• Proficient in Chittagonian language and a good understanding of CHT’s ethnic groups’ languages will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge on program implementation, administration, monitoring & evaluation.
• Good command on MS-Office (MS word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Strong background in gender, community engagement and mobilization
• Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Analytical and Narrative Reports/ Meeting Minutes writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Willingness to travel to, and work in, remote areas for extended periods of time
• Highly motivated, self -starter, ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Supportive and committed to work for vulnerable groups, Values oriented and Gender sensitive.

Educational Qualification:
Masters in relevant field from a reputed recognized University.

Work Experience:
At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in the field of social development. Experience within a national or international organization essential with a high standard of IEC material, training module and guideline development skills.