Livelihood Officer

Disabled Child Foundation (DCF)

  • Koyra, Khulna Dacope, Khulna
  • Tk. 50,000-52,900 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Responsibilities & Context:Program Implementation:
  • Conduct livelihood needs assessments and market system analysis for targeted SHGs and VSLAs.
  • Identify suitable income-generating activities (IGAs) for persons with disabilities and ensure feasibility, market demand, and sustainability.
  • Facilitate and monitor cash and non-cash support distribution, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Design and deliver capacity-building training on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business planning, and basic market linkage strategies.
  • Support development of business plans for SHG and VSLA members, in coordination with Apex Bodies.
Inclusive Approach & Participation:
  • Ensure that women with disabilities, indigenous people, elderly, and marginalized participants are fully included in all livelihood initiatives.
  • Facilitate accessibility measures and inclusive tools in training, communication, and field activities.
  • Mobilize SHGs, Apex Bodies, and VSLAs to increase local leadership and ownership in economic empowerment.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with local government (e.g., Social Services, Youth Development), vocational institutes, and market actors.
  • Maintain active coordination with Caritas Bangladesh field staff and CBM technical advisors.
  • Strengthen networks with microfinance institutions, market intermediaries, and community-based organizations.
Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting:
  • Collect and maintain disaggregated data (by disability, gender, age, group) on all livelihood interventions.
  • Conduct regular field visits, follow-ups, and post-support evaluations. Document case stories, success narratives, and challenges from SHG and VSLA members.
  • Submit monthly activity reports to the Project Coordinator and contribute to donor reporting formats (narrative + quantitative).
Education Requirements:
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Master of Development Studies (MDS)
  • Master of Social Science (MSS)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
Experience:
  • At least 5 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Job Requirements:
  • Age At most 45 years
  • Able to drive motorcycle and updated driving license
Compensation & Other Benefits:
  • T/A,Mobile bill
  • Salary Review: Yearly
  • Festival Bonus: 1
Others benefits as per organizational policy and project budgetCompany Information:Disabled Child Foundation (DCF) is a non-Government organization (NGO) in Bangladesh led by persons with disabilities, which is an independent and non-profitable and non-political voluntary organization was established in June 27, 2005. The organization is also well-recognized as a Disabled People Organization (DPO) for active participation, leadership and professional engagement of persons with disabilities. Since its inception, Disabled Child Foundation has been working for the children and persons with disabilities in the country with the faith in the morals of working for the poor and disadvantaged people.

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