Agriculture Technical Expert

Job Description

Title: Agriculture Technical Expert

Company Name: PROTTYASHI

Vacancy: --

Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 48657 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 12 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Diploma in Agriculture in or relevant field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years of experience in agricultural development, homestead gardening, aquaculture, or agroforestry.
∎ Experience in training and capacity-building activities related to agriculture.
∎ Knowledge of sustainable farming techniques, integrated aquaculture, and organic vegetable cultivation.
∎ Strong coordination and networking skills with government and non-government stakeholders.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
∎ Willingness to work in challenging field conditions in Bhasan Char.
∎ Work experience at Bhasan Char will be highly preferable.
∎ At least 3 years of experience in agricultural development, homestead gardening, aquaculture, or agroforestry.
∎ Experience in training and capacity-building activities related to agriculture.
∎ Knowledge of sustainable farming techniques, integrated aquaculture, and organic vegetable cultivation.
∎ Strong coordination and networking skills with government and non-government stakeholders.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
∎ Willingness to work in challenging field conditions in Bhasan Char.
∎ Work experience at Bhasan Char will be highly preferable.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Project Location: Bhasan Char, Hatiya, Noakhali
∎ Duration: 7 months
∎ Reporting to: Project Coordinator
∎ PROTTYASHI is implementing an agricultural development intervention in Bhasan Char to enhance food security and livelihood opportunities for Rohingya refugees. The intervention aims to integrate sustainable agricultural practices, agroforestry, aquaculture, and homestead gardening to maximize production within limited land resources. The Agriculture Technical Expert will be responsible for overseeing the technical implementation, training, and monitoring of agricultural interventions.
∎ The Agriculture Technical Expert will lead the technical aspects of homestead gardening, integrated aquaculture, and agroforestry interventions. The expert will be responsible for training beneficiaries, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring project compliance, and facilitating sustainable agricultural practices to enhance livelihood opportunities.
∎ Conduct field monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure effective implementation of agricultural interventions.
∎ Develop module and IEC, BCC materials on homestead gardening, agroforestry and aquaculture.
∎ Implement and manage homestead gardening, agroforestry, and aquaculture programs in Bhasan Char.
∎ Provide technical expertise on livestock and fisheries management, integrated farming systems, and organic vegetable gardening.
∎ Facilitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices to improve food security and income generation.
∎ Conduct technical training sessions for selected beneficiaries on agriculture, homestead gardening, and aquaculture.
∎ Facilitate on-farm technical skills training for Rohingya refugee households across selected livelihood trades, such as fish cultivation, duck rearing, homestead gardening, agroforestry and vermicompost.
∎ Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders, to ensure smooth project implementation.
∎ Work closely with the project team to identify challenges and develop solutions for improved agricultural productivity.
∎ Support livelihood counseling sessions to select trades that align with employment opportunities and home-based business development in Bhasan Char.
∎ Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on project progress, challenges, and impact.
∎ Ensure compliance with project objectives, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
∎ Utilize Microsoft Office for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress of the training sessions and ensure the timely completion of the training.
∎ Facilitate community engagement activities to enhance participation in agricultural programs.
∎ Promote climate-smart agriculture, organic farming, and resource-efficient production techniques.
∎ Assist in the integration of agroforestry methods to optimize land use and maximize productivity.
∎ Monthly progress reports on project activities and training sessions.
∎ Documentation of best practices and success stories from the project.
∎ Regular monitoring reports on beneficiary participation and project impact.
∎ Final project evaluation report with recommendations for sustainability.
∎ PROTTYASHI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour 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 at all times. Prottyashi 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.
∎ Project Location: Bhasan Char, Hatiya, Noakhali
∎ Duration: 7 months
∎ Reporting to: Project Coordinator
∎ Introduction
∎ PROTTYASHI is implementing an agricultural development intervention in Bhasan Char to enhance food security and livelihood opportunities for Rohingya refugees. The intervention aims to integrate sustainable agricultural practices, agroforestry, aquaculture, and homestead gardening to maximize production within limited land resources. The Agriculture Technical Expert will be responsible for overseeing the technical implementation, training, and monitoring of agricultural interventions.
∎ Purpose of the Position
∎ The Agriculture Technical Expert will lead the technical aspects of homestead gardening, integrated aquaculture, and agroforestry interventions. The expert will be responsible for training beneficiaries, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring project compliance, and facilitating sustainable agricultural practices to enhance livelihood opportunities.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ A. Technical Support and Implementation
∎ Conduct field monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure effective implementation of agricultural interventions.
∎ Develop module and IEC, BCC materials on homestead gardening, agroforestry and aquaculture.
∎ Implement and manage homestead gardening, agroforestry, and aquaculture programs in Bhasan Char.
∎ Provide technical expertise on livestock and fisheries management, integrated farming systems, and organic vegetable gardening.
∎ Facilitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices to improve food security and income generation.
∎ B. Training and Capacity Building
∎ Conduct technical training sessions for selected beneficiaries on agriculture, homestead gardening, and aquaculture.
∎ Facilitate on-farm technical skills training for Rohingya refugee households across selected livelihood trades, such as fish cultivation, duck rearing, homestead gardening, agroforestry and vermicompost.
∎ C. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
∎ Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders, to ensure smooth project implementation.
∎ Work closely with the project team to identify challenges and develop solutions for improved agricultural productivity.
∎ Support livelihood counseling sessions to select trades that align with employment opportunities and home-based business development in Bhasan Char.
∎ D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
∎ Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on project progress, challenges, and impact.
∎ Ensure compliance with project objectives, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
∎ Utilize Microsoft Office for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress of the training sessions and ensure the timely completion of the training.
∎ E. Community Engagement and Sustainable Practices
∎ Facilitate community engagement activities to enhance participation in agricultural programs.
∎ Promote climate-smart agriculture, organic farming, and resource-efficient production techniques.
∎ Assist in the integration of agroforestry methods to optimize land use and maximize productivity.
∎ Deliverables
∎ Monthly progress reports on project activities and training sessions.
∎ Documentation of best practices and success stories from the project.
∎ Regular monitoring reports on beneficiary participation and project impact.
∎ Final project evaluation report with recommendations for sustainability.
∎ Organizational values and norms towards Safeguarding and PSEA
∎ PROTTYASHI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour 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 at all times. Prottyashi 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.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Gross Salary will be 48,657 BDT contributory provident fund 1,760BDT, Monthly bonus provision 4,583BDTand regular traveling and communication bill.
∎ Monthly Gross Salary will be 48,657 BDT contributory provident fund 1,760BDT, Monthly bonus provision 4,583BDTand regular traveling and communication bill.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Read Before Apply:

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to PROTTYASHI's vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized. Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of Prottyashi mission wide initiatives.

Application instructions

• Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Interested applicants with relevant background have to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a recent photograph to [email protected]

Note:

• PROTTYASHI aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.

• Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

• PROTTYASHI has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of PROTTYASHI.

• Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.

• To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.

• There is no cost involved with applying for positions with PROTTYASHI. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ PROTTYASHI
∎ Syed Bari, 903/A Omar Ali Matobbar Road (Near Bahaddar Bari) Chandgaon, Chittagong-4212
∎ A Voluntary Social Development Organization

Address::
∎ Syed Bari, 903/A Omar Ali Matobbar Road (Near Bahaddar Bari) Chandgaon, Chittagong-4212
∎ A Voluntary Social Development Organization

Application Deadline: 18 Feb 2025

Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)