Number of Post: 01

Location of Posting: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

Contract Duration: Till 1st March 2025 to 31 October, 2025 with possibility of extension.

Job Summary

PROTTYASHI, A social development organization has been responding the Rohingya Crisis in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char since the crisis and relocation has been started and currently is going to implement project in the Rohingya community of Bhasan Char Camp with the funding of International Organization of Migration (IOM) to promote self-reliance of the Rohingya population. PROTTYASHI invites applications for the vacant position titled- Product Development Specialist for the “Promoting Shelter Upgradation and Community Building for Rohingya Refugees in Bhasan Char and Cox's Bazar District” Project.

Reporting

Product Development Specialist will report to Project Coordinator of PROTTYASHI. S/He has to maintain functional relationship with his/her peers, project teams and organization’s other priority teams. S/He must be able to communicate with other teams and units both program and operational of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative strategies for the creation of handicraft products (Hand Stitching, Macramé, Crushed, Karchupi, Jewelry box and Book binding items) aimed at enhancing livelihoods for Rohingya refugees.
• Research market trends and conduct needs assessments within the refugee and host community contexts to identify opportunities and preferences for craft products.
• Collaborate with local artisans, designers, and craftspeople to conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality, culturally relevant craft items.
• Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring designs are feasible, cost-effective, and align with cultural sensitivities.
• Oversee quality control measures to ensure crafted products to meet market standards and are suitable for market distribution.
• Collect feedback from the target communities to iteratively improve product designs and meet evolving needs.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Crafts, Art & Design, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in product development, particularly in the creation of craft items using Hand Stitching, Macramé, Crushed, Karchupi, Jewelry box and Book binding, jute, bamboo, wood and hand painting techniques.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies specific to craft-based product development.
• Understanding and appreciation of cultural nuances and preferences within the Rohingya and Cox's Bazar, Noakhali host communities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with local artisans and communities in crafting initiatives.
• Familiarity with sustainable practices in craft production.
• Knowledge of marketing or distribution channels for crafted products within refugee and local community contexts

Salary and benefits: Monthly Gross Salary will be 61,723 BDT contributory provident fund 2,444, Monthly bonus 5,833 and regular traveling and communication bill.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to PROTTYASHI’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized. Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of Prottyashi mission wide initiatives.

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Last date of application is 18/02/2025

Apply Instruction

Or

Interested applicants with relevant background have to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a recent photograph to career.prottyashi@gmail.com

Note:

• PROTTYASHI aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
• PROTTYASHI has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of PROTTYASHI.
• Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
• To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
• There is no cost involved with applying for positions with PROTTYASHI. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.