HEED Bangladesh

Vacancy

no-specific

Job Context

Presently HEED Bangladesh is working with a motto of ‘Serving the Humanity’ in 32 districts of Bangladesh. Most impactful projects of HEED Bangladesh include Bangladesh has been working in the fields of health, education, agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, forestry, environment & natural resource management, bio-diversity conservation, disaster management, socio-economic development of marginalized and under privileged people, micro finance, nutrition & Hygiene education, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, Adolescents and young reproductive health, rural development, awareness raising social mobilization, arsenic mitigation , women empowerment, street children, different emergency response ,Heritage preservation and Educational projects in partnership with the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and numerous well-reputed NGOs and INGOs. HEED Bangladesh is seeking a dynamic and versatile candidates to oversee the comprehensive marketing strategies and implementation for a healthcare center and its affiliated entities. This multifaceted role requires a candidate with a unique blend of design prowess, marketing expertise, and technical expertise. So HEED Bangladesh is hiring Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring)

 

Jobs Responsibilities

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. 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 through its Partner Organizations (known as implementing Entities for this Project) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF. HEED Bangladesh the Partner Organization of PKSF will implement the RHL project in Kalarara Upazila of Patuakhali District as an Implementing Entity (IE) of the RHL Project. For implementing the Project, HEED Bangladesh is seeking qualified candidates for the "Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring)” post for its Project Management Unit (PMU). 

Key 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 & HEED

 

Employment Status

• Contractual

Work Type

• At Office

 

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.

Experience

• At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 40 years
• At least 80% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas
• 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.
• 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 Kobo Toolbox and GIS will be a valuable asset.
• Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Job Location

• Patuakhali (Kalapara)

Salary

• Gross salary (monthly): BDT 55,000/-

 

Compensation and Others Benefits

• T/A, Mobile bill
• 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.

Skill Requirement

• Computer Literacy is a must