Field Facilitator - Agriculture_ Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitator - Agriculture_ Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Salary: Tk. 36622 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Diploma in Agriculture

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• The incumbent will be based in Bhashanchar.

Experience in working with:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the livelihood sector.

Competency Framework (Skills)

Essential

• General Skills: Project implementation, social/community mobilization, activity management, financial management, decision making, leadership, teamwork, communication and networking, problem-solving, conflict resolution, positive attitude, interpersonal skills, professionalism, self-confidence, and self-motivation.

• Professional Values: Commitment to organizational vision and mission, integrity, adherence to IR values (sincerity, excellence, social justice, custodianship, compassion), willingness to adapt to organizational norms and values, and self-development.

• IT Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic internet usage.

• Language Skills: Working knowledge (reading, writing, speaking, listening) of English and Bengali. Must have knowledge of the Chittagong dialect.

Desirable

• Proven expertise in Project Management, Planning & analytical/Strategic Management.

Implementation of the Field Level Agriculture Activities-60%

• Ensure the implementation of all Agriculture-related components of the project.

• Conduct a survey to select rightsholders according to the guideline for the project

• Formation & Functioning of self-help Groups

• Organize and facilitate field-level training for the right holders and farmer’s field schools

• Conduct capacity assessment of rightsholders and prepare training/development plans

• Provide input support and on field solution to the rightsholders

• Time to time share new agricultural (Crop, Livestock, and Fisheries) technology with rightsholders and motivate to implement.

• Documentation and Reporting

• Monitor and supervise the field level project activities

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of IGA and develop linkage with local markets

• Assist the project team to provide technical support on Agriculture-related activities.

• Collect and analyze information on the context for livelihoods.

• Develop individual, need-based and appropriate household business plan.

• Prepare a service map of the camp area.

Networking and market linkage-20%

• Establish network with the government agriculture department, livestock department and other service providers to bring the project participants under various GO & NGOs support.

• Establish network with local GO, NGO bodies and link their facilities with our project participants.

• Enhance market linkage with the local markets and value addition.

• Strengthen existing community groups & networks

• Organise knowledge sharing and technology transferring sessions in collaboration with other livelihood actors.

Reporting and Documentation-10%

• Ensure accurate record keeping and systematic documentation & filing.

• Provide information for monthly, interim, final reports and sectoral reports.

• Collect case stories from the field.

• Document best practices and lesson learnings and.

• Collect visual documentation of agricultural activities

• Maintain proper documentation - event reports, success stories etc.

Materials Development-5%

• Develop flip charts, and different awareness materials for field level trainings.

• Develop training module on aqua culture, agriculture, poultry goat rearing etc.

Others-5%

• Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.

• Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.

• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

• Hardship allowance (10% of monthly salary), Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R), Gratuity and Accommodation will be provided by Islamic Relief Bangladesh (only applicable for Bhashanchar).

• Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy.