Senior Officer - Local Led Adaptation & Climate Information Services (SO - LLA&CIS)

Project Name: Nature Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives & Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB/ নবপল্লব)

Duration: Initially 1 year from the date of joining with a high possibility of extension based on fund availability & performance.

Responsibility # 1: Understanding Climatic Risk (Knowledge Management) and Preparedness to respond 30%

• Stocktaking and tracking of of shocks and stresses phenomena as well as loss and damage data.

• Supporting stocktaking and monitoring of existing Early warning systems tailored for communities living in the targeted geographical regions

• Supporting development and operationalization of in-house Multi-hazard Monitoring System

• District, upazila and union-wise hazard, exposure and vulnerability information collection, collation and evidence generation through conducting and updating Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA) and Locally-Led Adaptation Plan (LLAP)

• Supporting the development of climate-related information packages for considering existing cropping seasons in Bangladesh through-different forecasting timescales (weather, 1-10 days and seasonal, 1-6 months);

• Monitoring and evaluation of the sector-specific multi-hazard analysis and forecast. Provide technical assistance in the formulation and development of a climate information services manual with minimum standard requirements for Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)practices.

• Develop technical guidance, tools, training curriculum and other related materials as required for achieving the goals for Early Warning For All

• Capacity building on climate information service product development (in liaison with BMD, AIS, BAMIS etc) and climate information service provision through various dissemination platforms;

• Supporting Needs assessment, Feasibility Assessment and Impact Assessment of different NABAPALLAB interventions to embed Weather and Climate Information lenses for ensuring effectiveness and sustainability.

Responsibility # 2: Detection, observations, monitoring, analysis and forecasting 20%

• Supporting the development of framework and tools for detection and observations, ensuring sector-specific impact analysis based on the detected Early Warning information.

• Compilation of Advisories on Livelihood ,Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock rearing for the targeted geographical regions.

• Supporting development of information products to strengthen existing national satellite/observation- based weather, and seasonal forecasts and advisories targeted to smallholder farmers;

• Responsibility # 3: Warning dissemination and communication 20%

• Development of a draft weather and climate Information flow manual with specified standards in consultation with stakeholders, services poviders

• Develop effective and user-friendly dissemination system of climate information through mobile phones, television, website community radio, community meetings and local posters and bulletins;

• Implementation of emerging climate information needs for users during project implementation

• support the establishment of a comprehensive, functional and sustainable climate services information system to enhance the resilience of agricultural livelihoods.

• Design and formatting of advisories and distribution of messages, based on the sectoral products (agriculture, livestock, fisheries etc.)

Responsibility # 4: Coordination and collaboration 25%

• • Carrying out multi-stakeholder consultations with service providers and users to determine the suite of climate information products and services at regional level

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among project partners, stakeholders, and other relevant organizations to promote the use of CIS;

• Maintain regular coordination and communication with local and regional actors for effective implementation of a comprehensive, functional and sustainable climate services information system to enhance the resilience of agricultural livelihoods.

General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to: Program Manager-Climate Information and Weather Services, NABAPALLAB