Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) invites applications for theongoingexpansion of SHOUHARDOIII DRR Activity, in partnership with CARE Bangladesh and funding support of USAID. The goal of the activity is to “Foster locally led, gender inclusive and policy informed community resilience in Bangladesh, with particular focus on the most vulnerable and flood-prone areas of Bangladesh ". DAM is implementing the SHOUHARDO III DRR Activity in   Sunamganj (Taherpur &DowarabazarUpazillas) and Netrokona (Madan & Khaliajhuri Upazillas) districts supported by CARE Bangladeshfrom November2023.

01. Project Officer
(SHOUHARDO III DRR Activity)

Position- 01

Employment Status: Contractual Initial contract up to August 2025

Bench mark for the position (key qualifications and core competencies)

• Bachelor/Masters in Social Science or equivalent. At least 3-4 years working experience in managerial positions including 2 years’ experience in program implementation, monitoring and staff supervision.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Strong field facilitation skills, knowledge in pro-poor program implementation.
• Preference will be given to candidates having prior working experience in the project area having experience in capacity building, Structural repair and maintenance, plinth raising activity.
• Knowledge of Environmental compliance and implementation of Climate Risk Management Plan Knowledge of good governance, DRR, gender equity and multifaceted intervention
• Willing to spend significant time in the field
• Good Knowledge on Gender, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse(PSEA) and Safeguarding Policy
• Ready to perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor/ management.
• Familiar with bio-physical and socio-economic condition of haor particularly of Sunamganj and Netrokona districts;
• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Good verbal and written communication skills in local language, English and Bengali;
• Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving;
• Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds;
• Experience in Cash for work (CFW) modality through Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) will be an asset
• Good understanding on issues related to gender equity and protection

Key responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for implementation of all Upazila level activities in the assigned Upazila and act as the focal point at the Upazila level. S/he will be assisted by the Field Facilitator.
• S/he is responsible for ensuring all plinth raising and repair at HH and community level, FPP volunteers’ selection and capacity building and Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA)activities
• Will closely coordinate with the CARE’s Specialist – Shelter and Settlements on all technical issues to ensure sustainable plinth raising and repair at HH and community level.
• Supervise the Field Facilitators for proper and timely implementation of the activities.
• Prepare  report & success story as per program need
• The Project Officers will report to Project Manager.

Job Location: 
Netrokona District ( Khaliajori Upazilla)

Salary:  BDT-40,000

Compensation & Other Benefits ( For the position)

Other admissible benefits as per program allocation and organizational policy.