Job Opportunity

EMAP Volunteer

Posted on September 30, 2026

Application Deadline October 08, 2026

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) <www.ypsa.org>, established in 1985 (International Youth Year) is an organization for sustainable development working in Dhaka Division, Sylhet Division, Chattogram Division including Chittagong Hill Trat. YPSA has been   implementing a project titled “Multi sector recovery and empowerment support for crises affected communities in Cox’s Bazar Activity” since 2020.  The project is technical supported by International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Position Overview: Young Power in Social Action will engage community volunteers for EMAP sessions, where community members will be selected as volunteers to support community volunteers for community outreach on EMAP plus. This role involves building strong relationships, raising awareness, and facilitating community empowerment through effective communication and collaboration.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and awareness sessions to introduce the project and its relevant benefits of the activities to community members.
• Identified the challenges and a way out to overcome strategy at community level
• Made baseline and end line survey, group formation, tanning/sessions facilitation at field level.
• Collect data from the field and report to the supervisor and time to time report preparation and submission to your supervisors.
• Conducted, Prepared and helped plan and organize activities at community level with men, women, boys’ and girls’ groups.
• Building relationships with the local community, community allies, including village leaders, community groups and individuals to identify their concerns related to EMAP.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of community volunteer efforts and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Any other task assigned by the Management/Project Officer/ Supervisor

Competencies/Skills:

• Knowledge of verbal and written Chittagonian is mandatory
• Knowledge of participatory approaches and community-based development principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent facilitation and training skill and Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust and rapport with community members.

Educational Qualifications:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or above.

Languages:

Proficiency in Bengali. Knowledge of Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred.

Maintaining Neutrality:

Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity. To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of organization and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, and simultaneously to ensuring a robust commitment to equal opportunity. YPSA recognizes that each member’s behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our works. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, YPSA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

If you are interested and competent for this position and having the required qualifications and experience, submit your CV, an application along with all necessary documents in the following address by 08/10/2026

YPSA-Cox’s Bazar Office: 325, Sayeman Road, Ayesha villa (2nd Floor), Nazir Hossain New Building, Baharchara, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Cell Phone: 01856-684786

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and violence against women and girls. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

** Emergency contact: 02413 88316 (Office time only)