Vacancy Announcement

Circular No: 2024032477

Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) is a National level Non-Governmental voluntary Development Organization. Which is working since 1982 for the underprivileged community in many development segments. RRF invites applications from competent candidates for the following position under the project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)”, RRF will be implemented the RHL project in Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat District as a  partner Organization of PKSF.

Post: Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring)

Vacancy: 01

Job Context:
Bangladesh's coastal zone's geographical location and low elevation make it vulnerable to disasters and climate change poses a new challenge to the lives and livelihoods in the coastal region. The vulnerability of these coastal people can be defined in three ways: climate-sensitive livelihoods, vulnerable settlements in low-lying areas, and scarcity of safe drinking water. Many coastal residents depend on seasonal subsistence agriculture and agriculture wage labor, which are highly climate-sensitive. Moreover, many coastal inhabitants live in houses built of mud and plants severely affected by cyclones, storm surges, and high tides. The lack of climate-resilient housing poses a serious poverty trap as significant portions of the incomes of coastal communities go towards house repairs. Under this circumstance, to develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL),” a five-year project (from September 2023 to August 2028). The project has chosen seven exposed coastal districts, namely Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, and Cox’s Bazar, which are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, salinity intrusion, coastal flooding, cyclones, and storm surges due to their geographical position (for details about PKSF, please visit https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp206).The primary goal of the RHL project is to enhance the climate resilience of the vulnerable coastal communities of Bangladesh. PKSF will implement the project (for details about PKSF, please visit http://www.pksf.org.bd) through its Partner Organizations (known as implementing Entities for this Project) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the PC in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.
  • Establish and monitor the Social and Environmental Management Plan for the project activities.
  • Establish and monitor the Complain Handling Mechanism in the project area.
  • Prepare environmental disclosure for each activity according to the GCF guideline
  • Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for the project, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress, assess results, and identify any challenges or deviations.
  • Collect and manage data related to project activities, outcomes, and indicators.
  • Prepare regular progress reports and other M&E reports for the PC, IE and PKSF.
  • Liaise with partner NGOs, government agencies, and local communities to facilitate data collection and ensure project compliance.
  • Assist in conducting baseline surveys, interim period surveys and impact assessments to measure project effectiveness.
  • Provide technical support to the Community Mobilizer Officer on M&E and data collection methods.
  • Organize and participate in trainings on climate change and environmental issues for project stakeholders.
  • Assist the PC in ensuring quality and timely completion of project deliverables.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.
Location : Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat District, with at least 60% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas
Report to : Project Coordinator (PC)
Duration of the Position : Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods.

Education, Age and Experience:

  • Education: Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Natural Resource Management, GIS and Remote Sensing, Coastal Engineering or any other relevant discipline along with 4 year’s Bachelor’ degree in Environmental Science from a UGC-approved university.
  • Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.
  • Age limit: Maximum 40 years.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years with at least 2 years of professional experience in Environmental management activities in climate change adaptation/mitigation programs. Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference. Experience in working M&E system will be an asset.
  • Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.

Other Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in team leadership, communication,
  • Knowledge or expertise in ESMP, GRM, SECAP, SMF, EMF, RBM will be an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Basic understanding of climate-smart agriculture, climate change adaptation, and mitigation approach.
  • Expertise on STATA, SPSS etc. statistical analysis tools.
  • Needs to have expertise in MS Office Word, MS Office Excel, and MS Office PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with KoboToolbox and GIS will be a valuable asset.
  • Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
  • Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Salary and other admissible benefits.  

  • Gross salary (monthly): BDT 55,000/-
  • Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 700/-
  • Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.

Apply Procedure

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. RRF reserves rights to finalize any application.

Application Deadline: 04 April 2024