ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to achieve greater human rights for all and defeat poverty.

ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

Associate Officer - Financial Literacy and Market Linkage

Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

Financial Literacy Training: 40%

• Design and deliver interactive financial literacy training sessions for women and youth in refugee camps.
• Cover essential topics such as budgeting, saving, borrowing, and managing income from small businesses.
• Utilize participatory methods to ensure training is engaging and accessible for participants with varying levels of literacy and numeracy.

   Market Linkages and Opportunities: 10%

• Support participants in developing market-relevant skills and products.
• Facilitate access to local and regional markets by organizing trade fairs, exhibitions, or other promotional activities.

  Training Material Development: 5%

• Develop user-friendly and culturally sensitive training materials tailored to the needs of low-literacy and vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate with the Project Officer to adapt materials based on participant feedback and program objectives.
• Integrate visual aids, role-play, and real-life case studies to enhance understanding.

Participant Mentorship and Support: 10%

• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to program participants as they apply financial literacy concepts to their personal or business finances.
• Conduct regular follow-ups to track progress, address challenges, and offer solutions.
• Encourage a peer-support system among participants to foster collaboration and shared learning.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: 15%

• Track the progress and impact of financial literacy training and market linkage activities using established monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Collect and document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned to inform program improvements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal use and stakeholder updates.
  

Collaboration and Coordination: 10%

• Work closely with the Project Officer – Empowerment and Sustainability and center in chargers to align financial literacy and market linkage activities with broader program goals.
• Collaborate with other team members, including vocational training instructors, to create a holistic approach to economic empowerment.
• Actively engage with local stakeholders, NGOs, and community leaders to advocate for program objectives.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to ensure effective program implementation.

Embedding Feminist Leadership Principles and Anti-Racism Practices: 10%

• Act as a role model by embodying Feminist Leadership Principles in daily work and team interactions.
• Foster team awareness and create a supportive environment for adopting Feminist Leadership Principles.
• Actively promote anti-racism practices and ensure personal and team actions reflect this commitment.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

Education & Training:

• BBA (preferably finance / marketing) or bachelor’s degree in development studies, Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Work, or a related field. An MBA / master’s degree is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in managing livelihood programs and market linkage activities, women’s empowerment initiatives, or similar humanitarian projects.
• Proven track record of working with vulnerable populations, including women and youth, in low-resource settings.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, savings, loans, and small business management.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for low-literacy groups using culturally appropriate methods.
• Familiarity with challenges in market access and economic integration within the refugee and host community context.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor participants and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation practices, including the use of tools to measure participant progress and program impact.

Language and Technology:

• Fluency in Bangla and English is required; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other tools relevant to training and reporting.

Other Requirements:

• A commitment to promoting gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and youth

Relationships

• S/he will report to Project Officer – Empowerment and Sustainability. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

• Last date of application is 15 January 2025
• Please click here to submit your application.  (ActionAid only received applications through this online recruitment module)

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ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.