Date: 02/12/2024

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices in Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet. CB is implementing 91 projects covering 201 focusing upazila on eight goals i.e i) Social Welfare and Service of Love for Vulnerable Communities; 2) Ecological Conservation, Climate Justice and Sustainable Food System; 3) Humanitarian Response and Disaster Management; 4) Education, Skill Development and Employment Creation; 5) Health Care, Nutrition and Education; 6) Development of Indigenous Peoples; 7) Integral Human Development; and 8) Institutional Development and Sustainability.

Caritas Bangladesh (CB), Sylhet and Dinajpur Region, is seeking qualified candidate for immediate appointment to the position of Field Officer for USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project for Rangpur and Sunamganj district.

The details of the position, including job responsibilities, educational qualifications, and the required qualities and competencies, are outlined below for your information:

1. Details of Position:

2. Required Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 02 years of experience in the development field. Working on USAID-funded project is given preference.
• Experience in a rural, haor and remote area context will be appreciated.
• Must have motorbike riding skills with valid driving license
• Good understanding of and commitment to promote Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion (GESI) related concepts, ideas, and best practices.
• Familiar with MS Office, internet, email, Power Point preparation & presentation.
• Speaking and writing proficiency both in English and Bangla.

3. Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor the implementation of planned and community-level activities.
• Identify gaps in project activities that impact project recipients and report to Regional Program Officer.
• Engage and mobilize community participation in project activities, with a focus on including vulnerable groups.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government authorities, partner organizations, community leaders, GO/NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate and mobilize the engagement of relevant stakeholders and participate in different stakeholder meetings at all levels.
• Address stakeholder concerns and feedback promptly to strengthen partnerships and enhance project effectiveness.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

4. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment and offer innovative solutions.
• Strong representation abilities and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, creative, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management.
• Self-driven and positive to work in a team.
• Can do attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
• Ability to inspire others; to pass his/her skills to others and to motivate them to put them into practice.
• Ability to problem solve and identify resources in the Environment.
• Commitment to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.

5. Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.