SANGRAM
CBR Facilitator — Join SANGRAM to Empower Children & Youth with Disabilities
Barguna (Patharghata)
Deadline: 2025-12-25
2 Positions
Job Overview
Company: SANGRAM
Location: Barguna (Patharghata)
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-17
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Not specified; relevant degree preferred (e.g., Social Work, Community Development or related field)
Job Responsibilities
- Sensitize the community to change perceptions toward disability through advocacy and community engagement.
- Support in conducting accessibility assessments for community schools in collaboration with the community.
- Facilitate the early identification of disabilities and early intervention measures.
- Promote mainstreaming and inclusion of children with disabilities in schools.
- Mobilize local communities to engage in and participate in Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) activities.
- Within the framework of the CBR matrix, work with families and communities to identify and implement sustainable measures to empower persons with disabilities.
- Collaborate with families and communities to undertake activities that prevent disabilities, including prevention talks, identification, referrals, and follow-ups.
- Conduct home visits for persons with disabilities and provide training to improve their skills and abilities to participate in family and social life.
- Provide social support to children with disabilities and their families.
- Identify and refer children with disabilities in need of care to appropriate services and follow up with persons referred for services.
- Encourage communities to create inclusive economic empowerment opportunities and arrange skills training and capital support for youth.
- Participate in the planning, organization, and reporting of community outreach activities.
- Collaborate with local government services and authorities to provide services to persons with disabilities by sharing reports and information.
- Work with NGOs to deliver sustainable interventions for children with disabilities and involve persons with disabilities in program activities.
- Undertake local resource mobilization initiatives to benefit children and youth with disabilities.
- Sensitize households and communities about ENT and mental health issues and refer suspected cases to health facilities.
- Sensitize households and communities on basic hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Complete individual rehabilitation plans (IRPs) using logbooks aligned with ICF standards and maintain child record datasheets.
- Support the organization of medical camps in the community and assist in forming Community Resource Centers, Youth Panels, and Student Forums.
- Facilitate training programs at the community level and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Field or Project Organizer
- Project Management / Coordinator
- Training & Development
- Computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data collection and basic reporting skills in English
- Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Motorcycle with valid license and smartphone required
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill reimbursement / Mobile Allowance
- Tour allowance (as per project allocation)
- One day weekly holiday
- Benefits applied as per organization rules and project budget
Job Description
OverviewThis job circular is for a dedicated CBR Facilitator to join SANGRAM, a community-focused company working in Barguna, Bangladesh. If you are passionate about disability inclusion, community mobilization, and empowering children and youth with disabilities, this role invites you to apply. The position will involve close field engagement, collaboration with families, and coordination with local stakeholders to ensure inclusive access to education, health, livelihood and social participation. This SEO-friendly job description includes comprehensive responsibilities, required skills, benefits, and application instructions so prospective candidates in Bangladesh can easily find and apply.Why apply? This job offers the opportunity to work with an experienced NGO (SANGRAM) with long-standing roots in Barguna. As part of this company’s team, you will play a direct role in program delivery, community-based rehabilitation (CBR) activities, and inclusion-focused advocacy. Candidates who value community development and wish to make a sustained impact are encouraged to apply.Key responsibilities (summary)Sensitize communities and change perceptions toward disability through advocacy and engagement.Conduct accessibility assessments of community schools, support early identification of disabilities, and implement early interventions.Promote mainstreaming and inclusion of children with disabilities in local schools and community programs.Mobilize local communities to participate in Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) activities and help implement the CBR matrix with families and stakeholders.Conduct home visits, complete individual rehabilitation plans (IRPs), provide social support, and coordinate referrals and follow-ups for children with disabilities.Facilitate skills training, organize community-level training events, medical camps, and local resource mobilization initiatives to support sustainable livelihoods for youth with disabilities.Detailed responsibilities (extracted and expanded)Sensitize households, families, and communities on disability rights, ENT and mental health issues, hygiene and sanitation.Support accessibility improvements for community schools and other public spaces.Identify and refer children and individuals with disabilities to appropriate health and social services, and track follow-up actions.Complete and maintain child record datasheets and IRPs aligned with ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health).Collaborate with local government bodies, NGOs, and service providers to strengthen referral pathways and service delivery.Contribute to planning, organization and reporting of community outreach and advocacy activities.Facilitate establishment of Community Resource Centers, Youth Panels, and Student Forums.Arrange skills training, capital support, and enterprise start-up support for youth and caregivers at community level.Undertake local resource mobilization initiatives and work to mainstream disability inclusion in community planning.Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors to ensure program success.Required skills and competenciesStrong understanding of CBR principles, disability rights, inclusion and accessibility frameworks.Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills for community-level engagement.Proficiency in data collection, basic reporting and use of English for reporting purposes.Very good skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database entry, and internet use.Strong project management and organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.Field-level experience in NGO or development agency contexts.Motorcycle ownership with a valid license and possession of a computer & smartphone is required.Eligibility & personal attributesAge requirement noted in circular: 30 to 35 years.Gender: Male/Female (M,F).Personal attributes: honesty, respectfulness, cultural sensitivity, flexibility and strong work ethics.Women and persons with disabilities will receive special consideration based on qualification and experience.BenefitsMobile bill reimbursement / Mobile AllowanceTour allowance as per project allocationOne weekly holidayBenefits provided as per organization rules and project budgetHow to applyInterested candidates should apply online through bdjobs.com and follow the application instructions in the job circular. Hard-copy applications are accepted to the Executive Director at SANGRAM, 65, Sahid Smriti Sarak, Barguna before 25 December 2025, 5:00 PM. Please note: No TA/DA will be provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test. Make sure to apply before the listed deadline to be considered.Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, applyNote: This description consolidates details from the original job circular and expands on responsibilities and competencies to help applicants understand the role and prepare to apply.