Field Team Leader (FTL)
Job Description
Title: Field Team Leader (FTL)
Company Name: The Asia Foundation
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Khulna
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in international development, economics, political science, or a relevant social science discipline. Bachelor's Degree with demonstrated relevant experience of at least 10-12 years may be substituted.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 5 to 7 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is looking for skilled and ambitious candidates to serve as the Khulna-based Field Team Leader (FTL) for the "Women`s Economic Empowerment through Strengthening Market Systems" (WEESMS) project funded by the Embassy of Sweden and implemented by the Foundation in partnership with International Development Enterprises (iDE). WEESMS aims on increasing women`s opportunities for economic participation and decision-making through improved access to productive employment options with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) led by women entrepreneurs. The(FTL) is responsible to oversee the field activities for WEESMS including office management, administration, and successful implementation of the project. The FTL will lead in planning and provide operational guidance for the field teams, technical and implementing partners, and other stakeholders to achieve above and beyond the project mandate.
∎ Job Location: Khulna, Bangladesh (with frequent field visits within the country)
∎ Reports to: Deputy Team Leader, WEESMS Project (The Asia Foundation)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lead day-to-day field level WEESMS project activities under the supervision of the WEESMS Deputy Team Leader
∎ Lead all the operational activities in the Khulna field office with the coordination with The Foundations Finance and Admin and the guidance of the WEESMS Deputy Team Leader
∎ Maintain close contact and communication for project planning, strategy formulation and other issues with Dhaka Technical team and partners, counterparts, service providers, government, the private sector, and project participants;
∎ Be the key contact person in field level for all the stakeholders, central Foundation management and WEESMS senior management
∎ Represent both the WEESMS project and The Foundation in field level and participate in different local level events
∎ Establish partnerships with public and private sector and NGO partners in keeping with the principles of the market systems development approach, negotiate new partnerships, and/or dissolve earlier partnerships with the coordination and guidance of the WEESMS Deputy Team Leader
∎ Supervise two Market Development Officers, Finance and Administration Officer, and field support staff based in Khulna, and two Market Development Officers based in Rangpur
∎ Coordinate closely and regularly with iDE's Khulna and Rangpur-based Field Team Leaders
∎ Serve as a regional contact person for the Foundation, providing programmatic, logistical, security and operational assistance as required
Additional Requirements:
∎ Work Experience:
∎ At least 5-7 years of experience working on market system development or other relevant fields including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position and lead project implementation and familiarity with Home Textiles and Jute Diversified Products, and Processed and Packaged Food sectors preferred, but not mandatory
∎ Familiarity and experience with project management concepts such as Logical Frameworks, Impact Logic or Results Chains
∎ Prior experience with value chain approaches, market development, and deep dive research
∎ Management Skills and Knowledge:
∎ Ability to plan and implement iterative field level activities for market systems change (looking beyond the Deep Implementation Plan)
∎ Understands the facilitative role and local market development approach
∎ Considerable understanding and knowledge of rural markets, trading relationships, and rural service provision
∎ Personal Skills:
∎ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions
∎ Ability to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partners
∎ Valid driving license and ability to drive motorcycles preferred but not required
∎ Other:
∎ Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts
∎ Excellent written and oral communication skills in Bangla, including ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiences; proficiency in English
∎ Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet-based software systems such as Google Apps and Salesforce
Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2020
Company Information:
∎ 13 Aug 2020
∎ The Asia Foundation
∎ Business : The Asia Foundation (TAF) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports Asian initiatives to improve governance and law, economic development, women`s empowerment, the environment, and regional cooperation. Among its various development initiatives, TAF has been supporting the promotion of women`s rights and social justice within an Islamic Framework through imams and madrassah teachers in Bangladesh.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 25th Aug 2020
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