Chemonics seeks a livelihoods and market systems lead for the USAID-funded Bangladesh Ecosystems/Protibesh Activity. The activity aims to build the Government of Bangladesh’s (GOB) capacity to respond to a wide array of threats to biodiversity conservation in collaboration with civil society organizations and community stakeholders. It will also collaborate with and engage local partners in the effective management, protection and governance of critical forest and aquatic ecosystems while advancing economic incentives to further biodiversity conservation. This activity will target local communities in regions with key biodiversity areas, which include the Sundarbans Reserve Forest in southwestern Bangladesh, the ecologically critical forest and wetland zones of northeastern Bangladesh, and or other regions of the country with critical biodiversity. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership on development of opportunities for income-generating activities and private sector engagement
- Coordinate and oversee private sector engagement activities, analyze economic patterns and livelihoods, assess partnership opportunities and support implementation
- Engage with national and local government officials, CSOs, the private sector, local partners, and other development partners and USAID implementers
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in economics, business, finance, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience working on projects promoting livelihood interventions through skills training, alternative/additional income generation, micro-savings and micro-lending, youth employment, including market linkages
- Strong ability to address and integrate gender responsive activities
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
How to apply
Application Instructions:
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Livelihoods and Market Systems Lead” in the subject line to ProtibeshRecruit@chemonics.com no later than September 8, 2020. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who applied to previous advertisements for Protibesh should reapply. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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