1.0 Background

Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) is going to implement a sub-project titled “Promoting sustainable growth in machinery and equipment 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 Machinery & Equipment sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK).

2.0 Sub-project Objectives

• Increase resource utilization of MEs in an efficient way.
• Boost productivity with appropriate technology.
• Develop capacity of MEs for sustainable business.

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented across Bogura and Naogaon districts.

4.0 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.

5.0 Duties and Responsibilities

The ‘Technical Officer (Machinery & Equipment)’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake the 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.
• Assist to identify potential microenterprises (MEs), select appropriate climate-resilient and resource-efficient cleaner production (RECP) practices for MEs and motivate them to adopt those practices.
• Provide technical support to MEs at cluster level.

• Select MEs for demonstration, set-up demonstration, and follow-up the MEs.
• Prepare training manuals, leaflets, case stories of the sub-project.

• Impart training on new/improved climate-resilient, resource-efficient and cleaner production aquaculture/livestock/Agriculture/light-engineering/textile/Food processing technologies, GAP/ GLP/GMP, climate change vulnerability, etc.
• Assist in organizing field days, exposure visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, fairs, Environment Club meetings, etc.
• Explore circular economy, value-added product diversification, and new market potentiality.
• Assist to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual progress report as per the requirement of the management.

• Regular field visit at project areas, tracking the MEs progress in adoption of the RECP practices and reporting.

• Maintain linkages with different government departments (i.e. DoE, BSCIC, HBRI, DIFE and BITAC), academicians, value-chain actors (hatchery owners, inputs sellers, market actors, transporter etc.), private sector companies, etc.
• Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and management of the organization.

6.0 Academic Qualifications

• Should have B.Sc in Mechanical/CSE/Civil/EEE from a UGC-approved university or
• Candidate having Master’s degree in Mechanical/CSE/Civil/EEE will be given preference.

7.0 Working Experience

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant sector (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
• Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
• Working experience in enterprise development related projects will be given preference.

8.0 Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge on resource efficiency, product diversification, certification, environment, climate change and vulnerability will be an added advantage
• Practical knowledge and experiences in training modules, leaflets, case stories, etc. development.
• Ability to work in a team and with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer knowledge (MS office and relevant applications).

9.0 Age Limit

• Maximum 45 years of age on the last date of application.

10.0 Salary and Allowances

• Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50000/-
• 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.

Read Before Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to apply with their detail’s CV including all educational & experience certificate, 2 References (Non-relative) with a cover letter addressing to the Coordinator, Human Resource Department, Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK), GUK Tower, Banani, Bogura.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Please mention the position in the subject line. CV and cover letter should be in same word/PDF file. *Photograph must be enclosed with the CVs.

Apply Procedure

E-mail your CV to hr@guk.ngo send hard copy to the above-mentioned address before deadline.

Application Deadline: 20 September 2024