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Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development and NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)
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Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring)

Posted on March 18, 2024 Application Deadline March 31, 2024 Date has Expired.

YPSA is going to   implementing a project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project supported by PKSF.

Job Title: Technical Officer (Environment and Monitoring)

Duration: Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods

No. of Vacancy: 01

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 & IE Management.
  • At least 60% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas

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.

Job location: Ramu in Cox’s Bazar

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online on or before 31/03/2024.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. 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.

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