Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)

Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

Terms of Reference (TOR) of

Environment and RECP Officer

1.0 Background
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS) is going to implement a sub-project titled
‘Adopting technologies and practices for resilient green growth in fisheries sub-sector’ 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 Pisciculture sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli
Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and GJUS.

2.0 Sub-project Objectives

➢ To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good aquaculture practices
➢ To adopt climate resilient technologies for reducing susceptibilities
➢ To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs
➢ To increase fish production and reduce post-harvest loss
➢ To improve market accessibility

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented across Bhola and Barisal districts.
4.0 Duration
The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with possibility of extending the
contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.
5.0 Duties and Responsibilities
The ‘Environment and RECP Officer’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project
Manager and will undertake 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.
• Create awareness among the microenterprises about environment, climate-resilient
RECP, climate vulnerability, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Provide training on Environment, Climate Resilient RECP and Climate vulnerability at
ME level.
• Facilitate MEs to implement RECP practices.
• Make regular field visits to monitor RECP practices including data collection, analysis,
and reporting.
• Educate project staff about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability,
and OHS issues.
• Guide project staff to implement climate-resilient RECP and OHS practices.
• Prepare sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
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 Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)
Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

• Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, including arrangement of regular monthly

meeting, celebration of national and international days, and youth engagement program.
• Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like DoE.
• Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and senior
management of the GJUS.

6.0 Academic Qualifications

• Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil and Environmental Engineering/
Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/ Geography and
Environment/Environment and Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil
Engineering from a UGC-approved university.

7.0 Working Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in working on Environmental management and/or
RECP implementation.
● Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by any multi-lateral
development partners would be preferred.
● Experience in working in enterprise development related projects will be an added
advantage.

8.0 Knowledge and Skills

• Proven knowledge of environmental monitoring regarding use of resource, energy, water,
waste-water, waste management, and air emission.
• Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP, etc.) and RECP
implementation.
• Experience of providing environment and resources management training, awareness
building among mass people on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).

9.0 Age Limit

● Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.

10.0 Salary and Allowances

● Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50000/- (Fifty thousand Taka)
● 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.

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 Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)
Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

Terms of Reference (TOR) of

Environment and RECP Officer

1.0 Background
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS) is going to implement a sub-project titled
‘Adopting technologies and practices for resilient green growth in fisheries sub-sector’ 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 Pisciculture sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli
Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and GJUS.

2.0 Sub-project Objectives

➢ To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good aquaculture practices
➢ To adopt climate resilient technologies for reducing susceptibilities
➢ To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs
➢ To increase fish production and reduce post-harvest loss
➢ To improve market accessibility

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented across Bhola and Barisal districts.
4.0 Duration
The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with possibility of extending the
contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.
5.0 Duties and Responsibilities
The ‘Environment and RECP Officer’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project
Manager and will undertake 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.
• Create awareness among the microenterprises about environment, climate-resilient
RECP, climate vulnerability, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Provide training on Environment, Climate Resilient RECP and Climate vulnerability at
ME level.
• Facilitate MEs to implement RECP practices.
• Make regular field visits to monitor RECP practices including data collection, analysis,
and reporting.
• Educate project staff about environment, climate-resilient RECP, climate vulnerability,
and OHS issues.
• Guide project staff to implement climate-resilient RECP and OHS practices.
• Prepare sub-project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
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 Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)
Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

• Facilitate formation of Environment Clubs, including arrangement of regular monthly

meeting, celebration of national and international days, and youth engagement program.
• Maintain liaison and coordination with local authorities like DoE.
• Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and senior
management of the GJUS.

6.0 Academic Qualifications

• Minimum BSc. (Hons.) in Environmental Sciences/Civil and Environmental Engineering/
Environment and Disaster Management/Forestry and Environment/ Geography and
Environment/Environment and Natural Resources Management, or BSc. in Civil
Engineering from a UGC-approved university.

7.0 Working Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in working on Environmental management and/or
RECP implementation.
● Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by any multi-lateral
development partners would be preferred.
● Experience in working in enterprise development related projects will be an added
advantage.

8.0 Knowledge and Skills

• Proven knowledge of environmental monitoring regarding use of resource, energy, water,
waste-water, waste management, and air emission.
• Field-level experience on environmental management (IEE, EIA, ESMP, etc.) and RECP
implementation.
• Experience of providing environment and resources management training, awareness
building among mass people on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge (MS office suite, typing both English and Bangla).

9.0 Age Limit

● Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.

10.0 Salary and Allowances

● Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50000/- (Fifty thousand Taka)
● 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.

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 Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)
Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

Terms of Reference (ToR) of Technical Officer (Fisheries)

1.0 Background
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS) is going to implement a sub-project titled ‘Adopting
technologies and practices for resilient green growth in fisheries sub-sector’ 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 Pisciculture sub-
sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and
GJUS.

2.0 Sub-project Objectives:

➢ To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good aquaculture practices
➢ To adopt climate resilient technologies for reducing susceptibilities
➢ To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs
➢ To increase fish production and reduce post-harvest loss
➢ To improve market accessibility

3.0 Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will be implemented across Bhola and Barishal districts.
4.0 Duration
The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till
30 June2028, based on satisfactory performance.
5.0 Duties and Responsibilities
The ‘Technical Officer – Fisheries 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,
GAqP/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. DoF, BFRI, DoE), academicians,
value-chain actors (hatchery owners, inputs sellers, market actors, transporter etc.), private sector
companies, etc.

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 Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS)
Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Post: Bhola. District: Bhola, Bangladesh. Tel: 0491-62169,
Mobile: 01865-036601, 01714-059479. Email: zakirmohin212121@gmail.com

• 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 Fisheries from a UGC-approved university.
➢ Candidate having Master’s degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries Management/ Fisheries Biology and
Genetics/ Fisheries technology 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, HACCP, 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 communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Good computer knowledge (MS office and relevant applications).

9.0 Age Limit

● Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.

10.0 Salary and Allowances

● Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 55,000/- (Fifty Five Thousand Taka)
● 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.

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