Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience leading climate-focused initiatives through Civil Society Organization (CSO) networks, with a deep understanding of CSO engagement dynamics.
- Cultural Competence: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations, particularly with marginalized communities.
- Communication Skills: Proficient in both Bengali and English, with strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Relevant Background: Prior experience in climate resilience projects or other community-centered environmental programs is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience; Master's degree and 5+ years of experience. Degree in social sciences, Public Policy, Community Development, or a related field.
Responsibilities & Context
The Center for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Solutions (CESCS), established in 2011 at BRAC University, is dedicated to advancing sustainable and adaptive solutions that benefit society. CESCS aims to be a leading research and academic institute in Bangladesh, specializing in climate science and resource management. The center’s expertise spans areas including climate adaptation, resource management, capacity building, remote sensing, GIS, and policy advocacy. Since its inception, CESCS has focused on generating knowledge, sharing insights with stakeholders, and shaping policy decisions.
Position Overview: Civic Engagement Specialist
The Civic Engagement Specialist will play a pivotal role in the “Climate Resilience in Action for Bangladesh (CRAB)” project, funded by USAID and led by Winrock International. This role involves building community outreach strategies to encourage grassroots engagement in climate resilience efforts.
Position Type: Contractual
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Department: Center for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Solutions
Location: BRAC University
- Collaborate with networks of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focused on environmental sustainability and climate initiatives. This includes work on policy advocacy and project implementation for climate adaptation and mitigation.
- Design and execute outreach strategies for vulnerable groups, including women, children, and marginalized populations.
- Organize community dialogues, workshops, and town halls to gather input and raise awareness on project activities.
- Engage local influencers and leaders to advocate for community involvement in climate adaptation strategies.
- Facilitate ongoing communication with CSOs to incorporate their perspectives into project activities.
- Identify capacity-building needs within communities and CSOs for climate resilience.
- Develop training resources to enhance community awareness of climate impacts, adaptation practices, and policy engagement.
- Conduct training sessions to empower communities in climate leadership and advocacy.
- Provide support to enhance community participation in climate-related decision-making.
- Coordinate with government entities, NGOs, and international agencies to ensure alignment of community engagement with broader project objectives.
- Build strong partnerships with local stakeholders to encourage collaboration.
- Serve as a liaison between communities and technical teams to ensure grassroots perspectives are integrated into project solutions.
- Collaborate with the policy team to include community-driven insights in climate policy development.
- Support community-led advocacy efforts for climate resilience and adaptation at the local and national levels.
- Document engagement activities, including feedback, success stories, and challenges.
- Prepare detailed reports on community participation and engagement outcomes for project documentation.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Work Place
Work from Office
Employment Status
Type:
Contract
Shift:
Day Shift
