Job Context

• Arannayk Foundation (AF) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to forest and biodiversity conservation in Bangladesh since 2003. From March 2024, it has launched a new project titled “Scaling up Forest Landscape Restoration in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh” under the Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia (REDAA) Program, funded by UK International Development from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and managed by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The major activities of the project include scaling up of proven restoration models in five upazilas of Bandarban Hill District (Bandarban Sadar, Lama, Thanchi, Alikadam and Rowangchari) through engagement and capacity building of local communities; participatory action research for development of locally appropriate improved agroforestry models; and facilitation of support and ownership of local authorities and relevant service providing organizations.
• This position will be based at the project office in Bandarban with frequent field visits to project sites. S/he will be reportable to and be evaluated on her/his performance by the Project Manager and Chief Technical Adviser the Project.
• The initial duration of the position is one year, which may be extended till the end of the project period (30 June 2027) based on satisfactory performance and availability of project fund. However, if the project is discontinued for any reason, the position shall be abolished.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of the action research activities of the project under the guidance of the Chief Technical Adviser of the project.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the project staff and youth conservation volunteers (YCVs) of AF and its sub-grantee partner organizations in the implementation of the action research activities, including data collection.
• Develop training modules for project staff, youth conservation volunteers (YCVs) and beneficiaries.
• Develop communication materials for awareness raising among stakeholders and dissemination of messages and success stories.
• Collect and consolidate information from the field and share with the project management team of AF and its sub-grantee partner organizations.
• Prepare necessary documentation for training, seminar and workshop including community dialogues/meetings such as questionnaires, modules and reports.
• Assist Project Manager in developing strategies and operational guidelines for effective and efficient implementation of the project.
• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategy and work plan, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan, and staff capacity building plan for the project.
• Monitor project implementation by the field team, document lessons learned, and challenges faced and suggest for undertaking follow-up measures.
• Assist in consolidating and preparing the technical progress reports of the project.
• Facilitate management staff, consultants, donor visits and other missions relating to the project.
• Maintain electronic databases of the project as required.
• Ensure that project achievements, lessons learned, and significant events are adequately recorded and shared with an appropriate audience. Write and encourage others to prepare blog posts and website content on project activities, events, and learning.
• Prepare high-quality reports as required, including quarterly and annual progress reports, research reports, and annual work plans, and project completion report.
• Ensure that Arannayk Foundation's and donor’s brand values are maintained in all reports, publications, and presentations relating to this project.
• Perform any other duties/tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Employment Status

Full-time

Vacancy

01

Age

Up to 35 years

Educational Requirements

• At least a Master of Science degree in Forestry/Agriculture/Agroforestry
• Thesis work or research experience on forest restoration/biodiversity conservation/farming systems in CHT will get an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

• At least 3 years relevant work experience in national or international NGO
• Experience of working in CHT or similar geographic conditions
• Strong coordination and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Gender sensitive
• Willingness to work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Bengali and English, including presentation skills.
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• GIS/RS skills will be an added advantage

Application Template:

• A cover letter summarizing skills and experiences relevant to this position with motivation to work with the Arannayk Foundation.

• A precise CV, following the template provided below:

  1.  Name, Father’s Name, and address including email and mobile number

  2. Academic Qualification (last in the first order, preferably in a table)

  3. Training received (only relevant training will be considered)

  4. Job Experience (last job in first sequences)

  5. Additional qualification if any.

  6. Name and address of two referees having work relations and name/address or last line manager.

Job Location

Bandarban

Salary

Tk. 60,000 – 70,000 per month (consolidated)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are highly encouraged to apply

How to apply: Apply via jobs@arannayk.org

Deadline: 18 April 2024

Business Development Specialist

Job Context

We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and experienced Business Development Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing Institutional Donors (e.g., FCDO, USAID, DFAT) and Multilaterals (e.g., The World Bank, European Commission), INGOs, Public and Private Sector projects/services providing opportunities. Essentially, this role demands for development of high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and bidding documents for submissions in response to Call for Proposals, Expression of Interest, and Request for Proposals. The incumbent for the role should have the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, possess great organizational skills, and contribute to our values as well as environmental and biodiversity conservation leadership.

Arannayk offers opportunities for the growth and development of individuals in a highly professional and amicable work environment.

Job Responsibilities

·        Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the development landscape of the country with a special focus on Forest, Environment, Biodiversity, Natural Resources Management, and Climate Actions.

·        Proactively identify new business opportunities with Institutional donors, multilateral donors, INGOs, and the Public & Private sector.

·        Interpreting and apply donor requirements, and hand over projects to the implementation team once approved, including analysis of donor stipulations.

·        Developing a sufficient understanding of Arannayk’s technical expertise to contribute to project design across all thematic areas of the organization.

·        Leading the development of concept notes, expressions of interest, and proposals, including developing timelines and checklists; coordinating technical input from across the organization; writing high-quality proposal narratives, budgets, Logical Frameworks (LFAs), and budget narratives; and meeting internal and external deadlines in the process.

·        Negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and partners.

·        Developing and maintaining professional relationships and knowledge repositories with donors, clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects, and presentations and partners and building strong relationships to generate a high volume of prospective clients.

·        Assisting in the management of data related to the tendering process.

·        Carefully and critically review draft reports, ensure compliance and contractual obligations are met and pre-emptively raise concerns when quality or deadlines are not met.

·        Represent the organization at external fora and in meetings with partners and donors to promote the organization, strengthen external relations, and identify opportunities for funding and partnerships.

Employment Status

Full-time.

Age

The ideal candidate should be around 40 years of age.

Educational Requirements

·        Masters in Forest/Environment/Natural Resources Management/ Zoology/ Development Studies, International Relations, or any relevant degree with a proven track record of successful business proposal writing in the development field. Academic credentials could be flexible in the case of highly deserving candidates.

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of experience of working in a development organization with program/project development responsibilities.
• Experience of developing and/or managing budgets, and of writing narrative reports
• Experience of leading and contributing to proposal writing for local/international development programming, ideally for a range of donors; information on the thematic areas, budget size, donor, and role in the process must be provided in the CV.
• Experience of drawing on evidence from evaluations, surveys, studies, etc. to guide project design and/or implementation.
• Understanding of and experience with logical frameworks and/or theories of change is essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• English proficiency and demonstrated ability to write high-quality, polished documents and reports for diverse audiences that are consistent with a set brand and style.
• Knowledge of the national/international grant-making processes
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas
• Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Working knowledge of research methods, participatory rural appraisal, and other social survey techniques
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work with significant levels of self-dependency
• An outward and engaging personality and strong sense of humor, able to build trust, work collaboratively in teams, and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Ability and willingness to travel for work

Job Location/ Workplace

• Work at Arannayk Foundation’s Head Office in Dhaka, with travel to the field as and when required.

Salary and benefits

• Salary between 100,000 to 130,000 depending on the skills and experiences, and other admissible benefits (Contributory Provident, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, and Mobiles Allowances.

Application Template:

A. A cover letter summarizing skills and experiences relevant to this position with motivation to work with the Arannayk Foundation.

B. A precise CV, following the template provided below:

1.     Name, Father’s Name, and address including email and mobile number

2.     Academic Qualification (last in the first order, preferably in a table)

3.     Training received (only relevant training will be considered)

4.     Job Experience (last job in first sequences)

5.     Additional qualification if any.

6.     Name and address of two referees having work relations and name/address or last line manager. 

Application Procedure:

jobs@arannayk.org

Deadline: 30 March 2024

Aquatic Resource Management Specialist

Job Description

The Aquatic Resource Management Specialist will be part of a cross-cutting team based in Arannayk’s Dhaka office and provide technical expertise across a wide range of programs, in the field of forest, biodiversity, and aquatic resources conservation.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and advice to prepare proposals and aquatic resources management project work plans and strategies, deliverables and reports, and other related documents.
• Lead business development proposal and perform training on topics such as:
• Aquatic resources
• Wetland conservation
• Water resources management and protected area management in terrestrial and marine ecosystems
• Innovative technologies for the protection and conservation of aquatic resources
• Support capacity building of staff and key stakeholders on aquatic resource management and blue economy development opportunities.
• Coordinate aquatic resource assessment activities in Sundarbans Mangrove Forest and other wetland areas.
• Participate in biodiversity assessment activities across forests and wetlands.
• Identifying new business/funding opportunities and potential clients in the field of aquatic resource management and wetland conservation.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and partners.
• Creating and presenting proposals and pitches to clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic resources management, or relevant subjects. Higher degrees will be added advantages.
• Ten (10) years of relevant, subject matter expertise experience related to aquatic resource management including experience with international organizations.
• Experience writing technical proposals/documents for international donors.

Key Skills

• Technical and analytical skills across multiple aspects of Aquatic Resource Management, Aquaculture, and Protected Area Management.
• Interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaborate with public and private sector counterparts and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Employment Status

Full-time.

Age

Maximum 50 years.

Salary

Negotiable.

Deadline: Send your CV with a Cover Letter highlighting your strengths and weaknesses to jobs@arannayk.org by 29th January 2024.

We are Hiring!

Arannayk Foundation is looking for Finance and Accounts Coordinator! 

Find the details here -

1. Finance and Accounts Coordinator ( https://shorturl.at/wxIK2 )

If you think you are the right candidate, please apply by 04 February 2024.

Deadline: 04 February 2024