Environment and RECP Officer

Job Description

Title: Environment and RECP Officer

Company Name: Ahead Social Organization (ASO)

Vacancy: --

Age: at least 40 years

Location: Bogura, Joypurhat

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 20 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc)
∎ Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil and Environmental Engineering/ Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/ Geography and Environment/Environment and Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil Engineering from a UGC-approved university
∎ Academic Qualifications
∎ Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil and Environmental Engineering/ Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/ Geography and Environment/Environment and Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil Engineering from a UGC-approved university

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ Minimum three (3) years of experience in working on Environmental management and/or RECP implementation.
∎ Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by any multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
∎ Experience in working in enterprise development related projects will be an added advantage.
∎ Proven knowledge of environmental monitoring regarding use of resource, energy, water, waste-water, waste management, and air emission.
∎ Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP, etc.) and RECP implementation.
∎ Experience of providing environment and resources management training, awareness building among mass people on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.
∎ Good interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).
∎ Working Experience
∎ Knowledge and Skills

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good agricultural practices (GAP)
∎ To adopt climate resilient technologies
∎ To promote processing and marketing of vegetables and fruits
∎ To promote circular economy
∎ To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs.
∎ The sub-project will work across Joypurhat and Bogura districts.
∎ The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.
∎ Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.
∎ Create awareness among the microenterprises about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
∎ Provide training on Environment, Climate Resilient RECP and Climate vulnerability at ME level.
∎ Facilitate MEs to implement RECP practices.
∎ Make regular field visits to monitor RECP practices including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
∎ Educate project staff about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability, and OHS issues.
∎ Guide project staff to implement climate-resilient RECP and OHS practices.
∎ Prepare sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
∎ Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, including arrangement of regular monthly meeting, celebration of national and international days, and youth engagement program.
∎ Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like DoE.
∎ Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and senior management of the ASO.
∎ Background
∎ Ahead Social Organization (ASO) is going to implement a sub-project titled ‘High-value crops (Vegetables & Fruits)’ as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under ‘High-value crops (Vegetables & Fruits)’ sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Ahead Social Organization (ASO).
∎ Sub-project Objectives
∎ Sub-project Working Areas
∎ Duration
∎ Women are actively encouraged to apply.
∎ Duties and Responsibilities
∎ The ‘Environment and RECP Officer’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake following duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50,000/-
∎ Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization's policy.
∎ Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules
∎ Salary and Allowances
∎ Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50,000/-
∎ Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization's policy.
∎ Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Bogura, Joypurhat

Company Information:
∎ Ahead Social Organization (ASO)
∎ Madrasa Road, Joypurhat - 5900.

Address::
∎ Madrasa Road, Joypurhat - 5900.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 26 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development