National Plan 2030
Job Available - Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ENERGY
The Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) is a poverty reduction programme of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) with ten participating borrowing member countries which includes the Project in Grenada. Its mission is “to be a community development programme that supports health, education, water and sanitation, access and economic activities through skills training, organisational development and infrastructure and services”.
The BNTF Programme seeks to provide resources to poor communities to improve access to basic infrastructure services, provide temporary employment, enhance economic activity through skills enhancement and reduce beneficiaries’ economic and social vulnerability to risks that impact on income and well being. Active engagement with the community is a priority for the Programme.
The BNTF project in Grenada is executed by the Ministry of Finance through its BNTF Office. As part of its overall management an Oversight Entity (OE) has been established to provide guidance and direction. An Implementing Agency (IA) with key staff is responsible for the day to day operation of the project. The BNTF project now seeks to hire a Community Liaison Officer to complement the staff of the IA.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Community Liaison Officer (CLO) Government of Grenada/BNTF project.
1.0 JOB SUMMARY
1.01 The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) will be responsible to the Project Manager (PM), head of the IA, for the active involvement of communities in the identification, formulation and implementation of all sub-projects funded by the project. The CLO is expected to take the lead for the BNTF Office team in project cycle activities related to skills training sub-projects.
2.0 DUTIES
2.01 The duties of the CLO are:
(a) Work closely with the PM, the sector ministries, non-governmental organisations and any other social partners, assist in training and sensitisation within the communities and
be responsible for the preparation of the sub-project documentation for submission to the OE and the CDB.
(b) Assist in developing public relations programmes to educate community members about the Project and encourage their active participation and ownership in sub-projects.
(c) Organise community meetings in collaboration with stakeholders, guide the formation of Project Monitoring Committees for the implementation of each sub-project and prepare appropriate briefs to discuss with members of the community, the community’s contribution to the design and implementation of prospective sub-projects.
(d) Assist the relevant government departments to monitor the post-implementation activities, in partnership with sponsoring agencies, and assist in the evaluation of social and economic impact of sub-projects on all members of the communities, using participatory approaches.
(e) Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
3.01 QUALIFICATIONS
3.01 The CLO is expected to have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology or Rural Development or in a related field with at least five years’ relevant project experience working with rural communities and in the application of participatory methods. Proficient computer skills are required. Administrative and management competence would be an asset. Good written and oral communication skills are required.
4.0 SALARY
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Interested persons should forward application and resume to reach no later than May 17, 2016 to:
Chairman Oversight Entity BNTF
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance and Energy
The Carenage
St. George’s
Grenada
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Applications received after May 17,2016 would not be considered and unsuitable applications would not be acknowledged.