Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is one of the partners of implementing a component of Climate Justice Resilience Project with generous support from the Coastal Association of Social Transformation (COAST).
COAST is implementing the multi-year project on Community-led initiatives for climate justice and resilience in the islands and coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh (Climate Justice Resilience Project).
The Coastal Association for Social Transformation {COAST) Trust is a non-profit NGO working for the coastal poor in Bangladesh since 1998. It has originated from a project of an international non-government organization IlNGO) working from 1982 to 1997 in Bhola island. COAST is registered with NGO Affair’s Bureau (NGOAB) of Prime Minister’s Office, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and for microfinance operation, it has from Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) of Bangladesh Bank.
COAST has been two times (2010 and 2013) certified for accountability and quality management by Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) at present which is merged with CHS Alliance (www.chsallience.org) based in Geneva. The organization has also received the silver certificate from MIX Market (www.mixmarket.org) during 2011 for the inclusion of social issues with its microfinance operation.
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is a Media Development Organization(MDO) launched in 2000 which is registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau of Prime Minister’s Office, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Its outreach extends to local, national and international forums for Knowledge-Driven Media Development (KDMD). It is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) accredited with World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) of the United Nations and it is also one of the winners of UN WSIS prize 2016 and Champion 2017.
BNNRC’s approach to media development is both knowledge-driven and context-sensitive, and it takes into account the challenges and opportunities created by the rapidly changing media environment in Bangladesh including community radio development giving voices for the voiceless.
BNNRC is playing the pioneering role for improving recognition of the community electronic media sector (Community Radio, Community TV, Community Film) & its work in and involvement with the communities. BNNRC represent the community electronic media sector to Government, Industry, Regulatory Bodies, Media, Academia, and Development Partners.
BNNRC is supported by contributions from different development organizations worldwide who share a commitment in building a free, independent and pluralistic community media of voices for the voiceless.
BNNRC now strives for the following core interventions to contribute in achieving 7th five Years Plan of Government of Bangladesh, UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Action Plan, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through: Community Media Development (Community Radio & Community TV Community Film) for amplifying voices for the voiceless, Right to Information (RTI) for ensuring improved livelihood of the marginalized, ICT for Development for Bridging the Digital Divide in rural areas, Amateur Radio or HAM Radio for Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Film for Social Transformation.
Organizational Setting
We are looking for the dynamic, proactive and strategic person to join us as the Program Officer – Climate Justice Resilience for implementing one of the major components of Community-led initiatives for climate justice and resilience in the islands and coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh.
The position is located in Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), House: 9/4 Road: 2 Shamoli, Dhaka 1207. BNNRC is housed in 1500 sq. ft. the full furnished apartment owned by the organization. It has all the modern office use facilities equipped with information technologies.
Purpose Statement
Program Officer – Climate Justice shall have the following responsibilities;
- Play an active role in achieving objectives of the project;
- Ensure effective implementation and program monitoring
- Coordinate and follow-up the community radio program within the selected community radio station in the Coastal and Bay of Bengal
- Build a strong network within the armature radio/ HAM Radio holders within the Coastal and Bay of Bengal
- Establish a Regional Amateur Radio /HAM Radio Institute for The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries in Bangladesh for providing higher education, building capacity, organize research and development (r&d) and provide technical cooperation to the Amateur Radio /HAM Radio Holders. The institute will have an affiliation with any University located in any of the BIMSTEC countries.
- Monitoring and supervision to build up a new community radio station in Swandwip Island.
- Play active role to support organization in proceeding with current lobby and advocacy agenda related to ensuring the voice for voiceless people;
Requirements
- Masters or equivalent degree preferably in Social Science / CSE / EEE/ Environmental Science from any University, At least 2 years work experience in the development field/ coastal areas with NGOs.
- Having excellent presentation & communications skills both in Bangla & in English, Ready to undertake extensive field visits within and outside Dhaka,
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize assignments, work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.
Language (Essential)
Excellent written and spoken English
Job-Related Competencies (Essential)
Excellent project management skills and sound knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, planning, and control techniques
Salary: 35-40 thousand (Gross)
Special Instruction:
Candidates are requested to apply if they meet the requirements specified in this advertisement. Any kind of persuasion will be treated as disqualification of the candidate.
Female candidates will be given preference.
Only short-listed applicants would be called for interview. Application accompanying a copy of resume submitted through postal/courier services would be accepted.
Any attempt to persuade the application would be treated as the invalid application.
Please send your application by 13 July 2018
Coordinator – Finance and Admin
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)
House # 9/4 Road # 2, Shaymoli, Dhaka-1207
www.bnnrc.net
