Community Development Organizer (CDO)

Job Description

Title: Community Development Organizer (CDO)

Company Name: DASCOH Foundation

Vacancy: 3

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Chapainawabganj, Naogaon

Maximum Salary: Tk. 23850 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 1 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Experience in similar position and having working experiences in the field of community mobilization, livelihood, climate change and rights-based approaches.
∎ Females are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Experience in similar position of any livelihood/food security, climate change community development or other development programme.
∎ Must have experience in facilitation and community mobilization and advocacy with different stakeholders.
∎ Experience working with ethnic, Dalit, disabled, and other marginalized communities will be an advantage for the candidate.
∎ Minimum planning and report writing skill required.
∎ Must have presentation and facilitation skills in group and advocacy meeting.
∎ Having willingness to drive motorcycle skill with valid motorcycle licence.
∎ Person with disability is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The DASCOH Foundation is seeking a dynamic Community Development Organiser to augment its team for the "Thriving through Equity, Economic Empowerment and Climate Resilience (THRIVE) Project." The THRIVE project is a multidimensional initiative, supported by HEEKS/EPER Bangladesh, aims to catalyse positive change in marginalized communities. The primary mandate of this role is to facilitate and execute the ongoing interventions of the "THRIVE" project. Specifically, the Community Development Organiser (CDO) will play a pivotal role in mobilizing, motivating, and empowering Dalit and Adivasi communities, fostering their growth and enhancing their livelihoods, and to ensure equal rights and entitlement of socially excluded and marginalized communities. This entails a multifaceted approach, including proactive engagement in data collection, leading diverse youth development initiatives, and coordinating the integration of project participants into sustainable livelihood programs. Moreover, building and connecting robust partnerships with stakeholders is paramount to ensure the project's success. Ultimately, the overarching objective is to streamline the of rights holders to essential government social safety net programs, thereby fostering greater equity and resilience within these communities.
∎ DASCOH Foundation strongly follows ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) and financial corruption, safeguarding policies (Child protection, adult and staff safeguard) and expects all employees to abide by the Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct of the organization.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Conduct comprehensive baseline surveys to identify households eligible for project participation using project supported tools and software and PRA methodologies.
∎ Provide capacity building and supportive supervision to Community Volunteers within the catchment area to enhance their skill, effectiveness and smooth program implementation.
∎ Assist project participants to identify potential IGAs and enterprises and develop linkages with local market actors and service providers.
∎ Support project participants in preparing business development plans, including detailed breakdowns and distribution plans for executing IGA activities.
∎ Assist project participants in identifying community resources and developing effective utilization plan and implementation plans through leveraging local resources.
∎ Foster greater awareness of climate change impacts and promote SMART adaptive measures through climate-smart agriculture at the community level, leveraging support from government and NGOs.
∎ Identify potential youths and employers for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses and apprenticeship opportunities, ensuring job placements in various sectors.
∎ Provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluation data, information and reports to support the respective supervisor and Monitoring Officer.
∎ Organize sensitization sessions, meetings and discussions for target project participants in accordance with the project plan.
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with households, stakeholders and local government representatives to ensure effective project implementation.
∎ Maintain meaningful engagement with communities, project participants and relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration and support.
∎ Assist in identifying youth and young adults for skills programs, ensuring follow-up for enrolment and retention in chosen trades and skills training.
∎ Regularly follow up with target households to ensure they receive necessary support for both on-farm and off-farm activities.
∎ Facilitate project participants to have easy access to various Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs) governments of Bangladesh through facilitating rights-based approach.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ 2.25 Festival Bonus on basic, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance, Health insurance and Leave Benefits will be entitled as per organizational policy.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chapainawabganj, Naogaon

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements for the position of Community Development Organizer (CDO) invited to apply with an updated CV includes the name of two referees (past/present employers) and recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201 by 15 October 2024.The interested candidates will must to write the job title applied for on the envelope with the contact address. Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, the candidate must produce all educational and experience certificates including National ID card (No need to attach any copy of the certificates with the application). 

Women and members of diverse indigenous group are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Only hard copy application will be accepted.

Company Information:
∎ DASCOH Foundation
∎ Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba Mission Morh, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201
∎ DASCOH Foundation is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1995. It has its central office in Rajshahi, project-based offices in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Joypurhat and national outreach office at Dhaka. DASCOH is implementing number of projects covering 5.9 million people focusing on five main priorities i.e. i) Public Health, ii) Climate resilience, iii) Human Rights, iv) Quality Education and v) Sustainable Livelihood.

Address::
∎ Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba Mission Morh, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201
∎ DASCOH Foundation is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1995. It has its central office in Rajshahi, project-based offices in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Joypurhat and national outreach office at Dhaka. DASCOH is implementing number of projects covering 5.9 million people focusing on five main priorities i.e. i) Public Health, ii) Climate resilience, iii) Human Rights, iv) Quality Education and v) Sustainable Livelihood.

Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development