Market Systems Officer
Job Description
Title: Market Systems Officer
Company Name: WorldFish
Vacancy: 6
Job Location: Barishal, Jashore, Khulna
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ At least Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Aquaculture/Fisheries, Economics, Agri-economics, Business Management, Marketing, Development Studies or related fields.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Background : The Market Systems Officer will apply a market systems approach to interact with market actors in the aquaculture sector including feed, seed, producers, trader, processors etc. S/he will identify and engage regional private sector partners who can support the aims of the Activity and are willing to invest in providing high quality aquaculture goods and services to value chain actors. S/he will facilitate sub-grantees to execute the proposed business ideas and activities at field level and collect different information, story, and cases on changes in the market. S/he will also assist the Activity staffs and participate in conducting different studies, assessments, workshops etc. at regional level.
∎ Eligibility, Location and Duration : This position will be based at WorldFish`s country office, 2 positions in Khulna, 2 positions in Jashore and 2 positions in Barisal, Bangladesh with extensive field visit. Interviews are expected to be held in June 2019 and shortlisted candidate will be expected to attend the interview session. The successful candidate should be available to commence in July 2019 for a six (6) months` temporary contract.
∎ Our Commitment: WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and experience is valued. We support individual performance and potential in achieving our organizational goals and mission. We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage women and nationals from developing countries to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Analyze aquaculture market system, identifies market actors, identifies challenges and opportunities, and assist to design appropriate market driven interventions.
∎ Develop a detailed inventory of contacts in regional private sector companies and other relevant stakeholders and build relationships with private companies and other relevant stakeholders serving value chain actors in the Zone of Influence (ZOI).
∎ Facilitate sub-grantees to execute the proposed business ideas and activities at field level for successful implementation of the designed interventions at field level.
∎ Monitor the market system changes and collect different information, story, cases on changes in the market.
∎ Assist the Activity staffs and participate in conducting different studies, assessments, workshops etc. at regional level.
Additional Requirements:
∎ This job is open to Bangladesh Nationals with the following skills and qualifications:
∎ At least 2-3 years' experience, knowledge and skills in market systems and enterprise development and/or in the aquaculture sector.
∎ Experience in working in/with private sector and development organizations.
∎ Competent in Activity planning, facilitation of implementation, monitoring of activities.
∎ Experience in data collection, event organizing and management, collect field observation and documentation.
∎ Strong team building and interpersonal communication skills to build network among stakeholders.
∎ Desired Skills and Qualification:
∎ Record of positive outcomes applying market systems approach will be an added advantage.
∎ A positive and can-do attitude towards tasks beyond the job description.
∎ Natural interest in making visits to field, partner organizations and associated stakeholders.
Salary:
∎ Salary and Benefits : This is a six (6) months temporary position for six successful candidates with salary ranging between BDT 45,000 to BDT 50,000 per month. WorldFish`s temporary staff shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) paid annual leave, and insurance coverage for staff.
Application Deadline: June 21, 2019
Company Information:
∎ WorldFish
∎ Business : WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. Globally, more than one billion people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and approximately 800 million depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
Utilizing its scientific expertise, its networks and partnerships, and an innovative `research in development` approach, WorldFish increases the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture and improves the lives of poor people who rely on them.
WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
Category: NGO/Development
