Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)
Livelihood & DRR Officer — Lead Community Resilience and Livelihood Initiatives
Teknaf
Deadline: 2025-10-26
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Job Overview
Company: Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)
Location: Teknaf
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 66000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-10-12
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor/Master in Agriculture (BSc, MSc), B.Ed in Agriculture or equivalent
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to developing detailed implementation plans (DIP) and support budgeting for livelihood interventions.
- Ensure timely execution of livelihood activities, track progress against targets and ensure donor compliance.
- Provide capacity building and on-the-job coaching to field teams, CBOs, local facilitators and volunteers.
- Support community engagement activities: dialogues, awareness sessions, and disaster preparedness events.
- Support MEAL activities: develop MEAL plan, conduct field visits, collect beneficiary feedback and document lessons learned.
- Support procurement planning, budget monitoring, and ensure financial compliance with donor policies.
- Coordinate with sector structures, government actors, private sector and local markets to enhance livelihood opportunities.
- Support timely narrative and financial reporting as per donor and organizational requirements.
Required Skills
- Capacity Development
- DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Livelihoods programming
- Skill Development and vocational training
- Training and workshop facilitation
- MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)
- Community engagement and stakeholder coordination
- Report writing and MS Office proficiency
- Fluency in English and Bangla
Benefits & Compensation
- Monthly salary as per advertised (Tk. 66,000)
- Mobile bill reimbursement
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Festival Bonus (2 basic or pro-rata)
- Other benefits as per organization policy
Job Description
Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) invites qualified candidates to apply for an engaging and impactful job opportunity as a Livelihood & DRR Officer. This circular seeks a committed professional to join a project that follows an HDP (Humanitarian, Development, Peace) Nexus approach in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The position is ideal for candidates with strong experience in livelihood programming, disaster risk reduction (DRR), community-based organization (CBO) capacity development, and an understanding of humanitarian and development contexts in Bangladesh.This job calls for a hands-on officer who will work closely with FIVDB’s technical specialist, the Project Coordinator, and field teams to ensure high-quality, gender-responsive program delivery. FIVDB is a well-established company in Bangladesh working with vulnerable communities; interested candidates should carefully read the responsibilities and apply before the deadline.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport planning and implementation of livelihood and DRR interventions, contributing to the development of detailed implementation plans (DIP) and budgets.Ensure timely execution of project activities in compliance with donor regulations and organizational standards; track progress against targets and contribute to adaptive planning.Build the capacity of field teams, CBOs, and local facilitators through training, coaching, and the development of training modules and materials.Facilitate community engagement activities including dialogues, awareness sessions, and coordination with local authorities, sector structures, and stakeholders in camps and host communities.Support the development and implementation of MEAL plans; conduct regular field visits, collect beneficiary feedback, and ensure documentation of lessons, success stories, and high-quality reports.Support budget management, procurement planning, and ensure financial compliance with donor and organizational policies.Promote gender equity, child safeguarding, Do No Harm principles, and inclusive programming for marginalized populations including women, PWDs, and indigenous groups.Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor to ensure high-quality program delivery.Required Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor/Master’s degree in Agriculture, B.Ag.Ed, B.Ed (Agriculture) or related disciplines from a reputed university.Minimum 3–5 years (noting the vacancy asks for at least 5 years in some sections) of demonstrated experience in multi-sectoral programs in humanitarian/development contexts, particularly in CBO capacity development, livelihood programming, DRR, and social cohesion.Proven experience working with NGOs/INGOs and managing partnerships with national and local stakeholders.Technical knowledge of livelihood approaches, market linkages, green skills, training design, and private sector engagement.Sound understanding of humanitarian standards, PSEA, child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and the local context in Cox’s Bazar.Fluency in English and Bangla (reading & writing) and willingness to travel frequently to field locations.SkillsCapacity development and training facilitationDisaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and resilience programmingLivelihoods design and market linkage developmentMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)Community engagement, coordination, and stakeholder managementReport writing, MS Office proficiency, and analytical skillsBenefitsMonthly salary as per organizational policy (Tk. 66,000 monthly noted)Mobile bill reimbursementWeekly 2 holidaysFestival bonus (2 basic or pro-rata as applicable)Other benefits as per organization policyHow to ApplyThis is an online circular and the vacancy is open until the deadline. Interested candidates from Bangladesh are encouraged to apply and share relevant documents. FIVDB is an equal-opportunity company; qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note the organization’s strict ZERO tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and commitment to safeguarding standards. For updates and organizational information, visit the FIVDB Facebook page as noted in the job circular.Deadline to apply: 2025-10-26. Please ensure your application is complete and submitted before the closing date. If applying, include a CV, recent photograph as requested, and any supporting documents required by the application instructions.Keywords included for SEO and clarity: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply.