Livelihood officer (Agriculture)

Job Description

Title: Livelihood officer (Agriculture)

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Location: Kurigram

Salary: Tk. 35000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 23 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ B.Sc in Agriculture or relevant subject. M.Sc in agriculture or relevant subject will give preferences.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ • Both males and females are allowed to apply.
∎ • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in agricultural development or livelihood programs.
∎ • In-depth knowledge of sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient practices, and rural livelihoods.
∎ • Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse communities.
∎ • Practical experience in delivering farmer training and technical assistance.
∎ • Proficiency in project management and M&E tools.
∎ • Fluency in English and the local language.
∎ • Willingness to travel extensively to rural project sites.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.
∎ The Livelihood Officer (Agriculture) will play a pivotal role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities under ESDO’s Agriculture & Climate Project. The incumbent will focus on capacity building, resource management, and technical assistance to promote climate-resilient farming techniques and improve food security and income generation for target beneficiaries.
∎ ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.
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Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Kurigram

Job Highlights:
∎ The Livelihood Officer (Agriculture) will play a pivotal role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities under ESDO’s Agriculture & Climate Project.

Read Before Apply:

ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO “ZERO TOLERANCE” Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.

Equal opportunity, promoting women & children rights is mandate of ESDO.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

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Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume with cover letter along with recent Passport size Photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate including two references. Applications should reach within 31/12/2024 by post or Currier or hand to hand delivery to: Head of HR, ESDO, Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh or apply online through ESDO career portal https://career.esdo.net.bd/
∎ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview.
∎ Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Company Information:
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Address::
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development