Mahideb Jubo Somaj Kallayan Somity (MJSKS)

Vacancy: 02

Mahideb Jubo Somaj Kallayan Somity (MJSKS) is a NGO is looking for a qualified Project Officer (PO) for Northern Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness (NOBADIP) Project.

Supported by: CARE Bangladesh.

Academic/Educational qualification: Bachelor/Masters in Social Science or equivalent. It may be relaxed only for  Diploma Engineering in Civil  with 2/3 years working experience.

Broader Responsibility: S/he will be responsible for implementation of all Upazila level activities in the assigned Upazila and act as the focal point at the Upazila level. S/he will assist to Field Facilitator. S/he is responsible for ensuring all plinth raising at HH and community level, FPP volunteers’ selection and capacity building, CRA-RRAP activities will implement according to work plan. S/he will regularly coordinate with the CARE’s Technical Coordinator - Capacity Building and Learning- NOBADIP to ensure MEL Plan implementation, generate KML documents such as developing training modules, CRA/RRAP tools etc. S/he will regularly coordinate with the CARE’s Sr. Project Officer, Structural on all technical issues to ensure sustainable plinth rising at HH and community level. S/he supervises the field facilitators for proper and timely implementation of the activities. The Project Officer will submit report to Project Manager and reportable to Project Manager.

Qualification & others requirement: At least 3-4 years working experience in relavent positions including 2 years’ experience in program implementation, monitoring and staff supervision. Good negotiation skills, strong field facilitation skills, knowledge in pro-poor program implementation and computer skill.  Preference will be given to candidates having prior working experience in the project area, capacity building and plinth raising activity. Knowledge of environmental compliance and implementation of Climate Risk Management Plan (CRM). Knowledge of good governance, DRR, gender equity and multidimensional activities. Willing to spend significant time in the field. Any other tasks to be implemented ssigned by supervisor/ management. S/he should have motor bike driving license. S/he willing to stay at upazila level with frequent visit to the remote areas.

Core Competencies: Familiar with bio-physical and socio-economic condition of Kurigram district, Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly. Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel and Power Point). Good verbal and written communication skills in local language, English and Bengali. Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving. Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds, Experience in Cash for work (CFW) modality through Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) will be prioritized. Good understanding on issues related to gender equity and protection.

Salary: Monthly gross salary BDT- 35, 606/-,

Job Location:  Kurigram.

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are requested to apply with an updated CV along with a cover letter. Copy of all educational certificates, experience certificates, 2 copies of passport size photographs, National ID, name and address of two references, E-mail, Skype address & mobile phone no. should be sent to the following E-mail: mjsks.hrd@gmail.com

Application deadline: 25 July, 2021.

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview. The selected candidates should have to join immediately. Any form of persuasion will be considered as disqualification. Every candidate should have willingness and ability for hard working. No TA/DA will be allowed for participation in interview.

Women are encouraged to apply in all positions.

Web address: www.mjsks.org