Environment & RECP Officer

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Chittagong
Tk. 50,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

Responsibilities & Context:Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is an organization for sustainable development working in the greater Chattogram division including Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA is going to implement a sub-project titled 'Promoting sustainable growth in the plastic Recycling sub-sector through RECP practices' as a part of the 'Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)' project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under 'Plastic Recycles' sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA). The sub-project will be implemented across Chattogram City Corporation area under Chattogram districts.Sub-project Objectives:1. Ensure proper resource utilization of MEs in an efficient way.2. Boost productivity with appropriate technology.3. Develop capacity of MEs for climate resilient sustainable business.Duration: The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.Duties and Responsibilities:The 'Environment and RECP Officer' will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake following duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.Create awareness among the 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 ME level.Facilitate MEs 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 sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, including arrangement of regular monthly meeting, celebration of national and international days, and youth engagement program.Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like DC, CCC, DoE and DoEFCCAny other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and senior management of the YPSA.Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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.Experience:

At least 3 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Additional Job Requirements:

Age At most 40 years

Minimum three (3) years of experience in working on Environmental management and/or RECP implementation.Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by any multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.Experience in working in enterprise development related projects will be an added advantage.Knowledge and SkillsProven knowledge of environmental monitoring regarding use of resource, energy, water consumption, waste management, air emission and circular economy.Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP, etc.) and RECP implementation.Experience of providing environment and resources management training, awareness building among mass people on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).Age limit: Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.Compensation & Other Benefits:Job location: Chattogram city corporation area under Chattogram districts.Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50,000/-Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization`s policy.Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.Company Information:Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

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