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Manager Livelihood
Nature Environment and Wildlife Society
posted 1mon ago
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Essential Qualifications:
- Master s degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, or any other equivalent discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of experience in livelihood promotion, community based conservation, or sustainable development projects, preferably in a coastal or mangrove ecosystems.
- Strong knowledge of sustainable livelihood practices, micro enterprise development, and rural economy dynamics.
- Experience in project management, budget handling, and team leadership.
- Familiarity with National and Global frameworks/guidelines in livelihood and climate resilient development.
- Proficiency in English and Bengali.
Other Eligibility criteria:
- Two wheeler driving skills will be an added advantage.
Scope of Work:
Livelihood Promotion:
- Design and implement sustainable livelihood strategies for the communities in the Sundarban region.
- Develop community based livelihood models integrating agriculture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, apiculture, and eco friendly enterprises.
- Promote value added activities and market linkages for rural products.
Integrated Farming Systems (IFS):
- Support diversified farming practices combining aquaculture, agriculture, apiculture, and backyard poultry farming (BYPF).
- Impart technical training and provide guidance to farmers for improved productivity.
Homestay Tourism Development:
- Develop and support community based homestay tourism initiatives to generate alternative income sources.
- Ensure eco tourism activities aligned with conservation goals and enhance local participation.
Group Livelihood Plans:
- Facilitate the formation and strengthening of community groups for livelihood activities.
- Guide groups in enterprise development and establishing market connections.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Develop training modules on sustainable livelihood practices and environmental conservation.
- Conduct workshops and hands on training for community empowerment.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with local communities, PRIs, Government bodies, and NGOs to implement sustainable livelihood models.
- Conduct outreach and awareness programs focusing on sustainable practices.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international guidelines related to livelihood and conservation projects.
- Advocate for policies supporting sustainable community development.
Emergency Response:
- Develop strategies for livelihood restoration in disaster prone areas.
- Coordinate with authorities for emergency preparedness and response.
Desirable Skills:
- Expertise in sustainable livelihood and micro enterprise development.
- Experience in implementing integrated farming systems.
- Proven ability to develop and manage community based tourism projects.
- Strong skills in training and capacity building.
- Experience in group based livelihood planning and execution.
- In depth understanding of rural livelihoods, sustainable development, and community dynamics.
- Ability to work in diverse socio cultural, economic, and political environments.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
Personal Traits:
- Physically fit and open to extensive field visits.
- Proactive and solution oriented.
- Adaptable to challenging field conditions.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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