SAJIDA FOUNDATION
Environment & RECP Officer — Drive Green Growth for Microenterprises
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-10-02
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: SAJIDA FOUNDATION
Location: Dhaka
Type: Contractor
Salary: BDT 50,000 per month (consolidated)
Posted: 2025-09-26
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil & Environmental Engineering/Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/Geography & Environment/Environment & Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil Engineering from a UGC-approved university.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.
- Create awareness among 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 the microenterprise level.
- Facilitate microenterprises 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 a sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
- Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, arrange regular monthly meetings, celebrate national/international days, and conduct youth engagement programs.
- Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like the Department of Environment (DoE).
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager and management of SAJIDA Foundation and SMART PMU, PKSF.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring (resource use, energy, water, wastewater, waste management, air emissions).
- Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP) and RECP implementation.
- Experience providing environment and resources management training and awareness on OHS.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office suite) and typing in English and Bangla.
Benefits & Compensation
- Monthly consolidated salary BDT 50,000 per month with yearly 5% increment.
- Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance as per project policy.
- Other admissible benefits as per project policy; taxes deducted at source per government rules.
Job Description
SAJIDA Foundation invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Environment and RECP Officer. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a respected company and contribute to a sub-project titled “Promoting Resilient Green Growth in Restaurants, Street & Bakery Food” under the Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART) project. This circular covers roles that combine field-level environmental management, training, and technical support to microenterprises in Dhaka. Candidates from Bangladesh who are motivated to work in a vibrant NGO environment are strongly encouraged to apply.About the company and project: SAJIDA Foundation is implementing the SMART sub-project financed jointly by the World Bank, PKSF, and SAJIDA Foundation. The company seeks to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises across Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), and Keranigonj Upazila. This job supports measurable improvements in environmental performance, food safety, and occupational health and safety (OHS).Key responsibilities (summary):Support planning, monitoring, and supervision of sub-project activities with the Project Manager.Raise awareness among microenterprises about environment, climate-resilient RECP, and OHS.Deliver training on Environment, RECP, and climate vulnerability at microenterprise level.Facilitate implementation of RECP practices and conduct field visits for data collection, monitoring, and reporting.Prepare sub-project specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and support formation of Environment Clubs and youth engagement activities.Coordinate with local authorities (e.g., DoE) and other stakeholders as required.Required skills and 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.At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management and/or RECP implementation, preferably with NGO or donor-funded projects.Practical knowledge of environmental monitoring related to resource use (energy, water), waste-water, waste management, and air emissions; field experience with IEE, EIA, ESMP.Experience in training delivery, awareness building on OHS, good interpersonal and communication skills, and competent computer skills (MS Office; English and Bangla typing).Other details:Job type: Contractual (initial one-year term, potential extension up to 30 June 2028 based on performance).Vacancies: 1.Project working areas: DNCC, DSCC and Keranigonj Upazila, Dhaka district.Compensation & benefits:Monthly consolidated salary: BDT 50,000 per month (with yearly 5% increment).Other admissible benefits such as Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc., as per project policy.Taxes will be deducted at source as per Government of Bangladesh rules.How to apply: This circular invites interested applicants to apply online (OnlineApply: True). Applicants should prepare an up-to-date CV and any supporting documents as required by the company. Women are actively encouraged to apply. Please ensure your application highlights relevant experience in environmental management, RECP, and work with microenterprises or donor-funded projects.This job posting is intended to attract qualified professionals within Bangladesh and beyond who are ready to support sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient practices in the food service sector. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and practical implementation of RECP at grassroots enterprise level, consider applying to this role at SAJIDA Foundation. This job circular provides a unique opportunity to work closely with local communities, government authorities, and international development partners to make a tangible environmental and social impact in Bangladesh.