Agricultural Trade Specialist

Job Description

Title: Agricultural Trade Specialist

Company Name: Land O’Lakes Venture37

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ An undergraduate, Bachelors' degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Law, Veterinary Science, or another relevant field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ USDA Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project: Agricultural Trade Specialist
∎ Background: Land O`Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening agriculture from farm-to-fork, helping businesses grow, and linking farmers to markets. Since our start in 1981, we have been leveraging nearly 100 years of expertise in crop inputs, agricultural insights, dairy and animal nutrition from our close affiliate, Land O`Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned agribusiness in the United States committed to fulfilling its purpose of feeding human progress.
∎ Project Description: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Bangladesh Trade Facilitation project (BTF) works to expand regional and international trade in agricultural goods by addressing systemic constraints to agricultural trade at Bangladeshi ports; simplifying and automating import and export processes; improving the capacity of government agencies, laboratories, and warehouses; and by fostering private and public investment in temperature-controlled logistics and cold storage facilities. The project aims to reduce trade costs, increase transparency, and enhance the capacity of relevant government agencies involved in agro-trade facilitation. The project activities include improving infrastructure, introducing new technologies, and providing training and capacity building to relevant stakeholders.
∎ Position Summary: The Agricultural Trade Specialist will work with Government of Bangladesh agencies (e.g., Department of Livestock Services, Plant Quarantine Wing, Department of Fisheries) and industry and trade associations to implement and disseminate BTF outputs. The Specialist will utilize project management tools and technical knowledge about trade and agriculture to help implement BTF activities focused on Harmonizing Cross-Border Trade Processes and Increasing Transparency and Availability of Trade Information. As a member of the BTF technical team, the Agricultural Trade Specialist will contribute to strategy development and adaptation, manage project interventions, and will analyze policies, process flows, and other technical documents. This position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh with periodic domestic travel to ports, Government field stations, and agricultural and food businesses` production and processing centers.

Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience. Work in the food or agricultural processing industries/trading organizations and or regulatory institutions is advantageous, as is experience in project management, strategy development and implementation, and communication.
∎ Demonstrated understanding of GoB systems and private sector business organizations, including chambers and trade associations. Experience or understanding of import and export requirements; WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, SPS Agreement, Codex Alimentarius Standards; or international trade, law, and related processes is advantageous.
∎ Ability to gather and organize information and resources, compile data and prepare statistics, and synthesize knowledge from diverse sources and prepare reports. Knowledge of graphic design and data presentation will have added advantages.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft office productivity (e.g. Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint), database, and process mapping (e.g. Visio) software is advantageous.
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla languages, and excellent written (English and Bangla scripts), oral communication, and presentation skills and capabilities.
∎ Demonstrated proven competency in time management and multitasking.

Salary:
∎ Competitive compensation package.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 14 Apr 2023

Company Information:
∎ 1 Apr 2023
∎ Land O’Lakes Venture37

Category: NGO/Development

: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and a portfolio of previous experiences with the application and send to [email protected]