Job Description
Title: Officer - Agriculture and Livelihood
Company Name: Uttaran
Vacancy: 2
Location: Bagerhat, Khulna ...
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 24 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Science (MSc)
∎ B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Social Science, or Business Administration or in a relevant discipline.
∎ B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Social Science, or Business Administration or in a relevant discipline.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in climate-resilient livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, or community development.
∎ Proven experience in program planning, implementation, financial management, and report writing.
∎ Experience working with government departments, local service providers, and community-based organizations.
∎ Demonstrated experience in delivering training to a variety of stakeholders, including farmers, women groups, NGOs, and government officials.
∎ Strong technical knowledge of climate-resilient agriculture and local-led adaptation.
∎ Proficiency in value chain development, market linkages, and livelihood diversification.
∎ Excellent facilitation and training skills with a focus on adult learning methodologies.
∎ Effective communication, networking, and advocacy skills to influence stakeholders and policy-makers.
∎ Strong decision-making and strategic management abilities, including work planning, budget management, and team mentoring.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.
∎ Fluent communication skills in English and Bangla (both written and spoken).
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract up-to 31st December 2025 (May be extended upon donor fund commitment and satisfactory performance).
∎ Job Location: Bagerhat, Satkhira and Khulna district
∎ Workstation: Area office - 1. Morrelgonj, 2. Koyra
∎ Experience Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in climate-resilient livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, or community development.
∎ Proven experience in program planning, implementation, financial management, and report writing.
∎ Experience working with government departments, local service providers, and community-based organizations.
∎ Demonstrated experience in delivering training to a variety of stakeholders, including farmers, women groups, NGOs, and government officials.
∎ Skills and Competencies:
∎ Strong technical knowledge of climate-resilient agriculture and local-led adaptation.
∎ Proficiency in value chain development, market linkages, and livelihood diversification.
∎ Excellent facilitation and training skills with a focus on adult learning methodologies.
∎ Effective communication, networking, and advocacy skills to influence stakeholders and policy-makers.
∎ Strong decision-making and strategic management abilities, including work planning, budget management, and team mentoring.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.
∎ Fluent communication skills in English and Bangla (both written and spoken).
∎ Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract up-to 31st December 2025 (May be extended upon donor fund commitment and satisfactory performance).
∎ Job Location: Bagerhat, Satkhira and Khulna district
∎ Workstation: Area office - 1. Morrelgonj, 2. Koyra
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Design and implement both on-farm and off-farm livelihood interventions incorporating climate-smart technologies and practices.
∎ Support producer groups in adapting on-farm climate-smart agriculture methods, including water-efficient irrigation, and integrated pest management.
∎ Support the establishment of value chains for on-farm and off-farm products by adopting market linkages, promoting fair trade prices, and engaging private sector actors.
∎ Support to Local Service Provider (LSP) to organize and facilitate agriculture and livelihood-related training for beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Establish climate-smart agriculture demonstration, - household-level gardens, and community gardens. with the support of DAE and replicate the technology.
∎ Identify and analyze appropriate agriculture technologies suitable for local contexts.
∎ Facilitate community-based adaptation planning and local-led solutions for climate-resilient livelihoods.
∎ Promote climate-resilient agricultural practices and climate risk management strategies to minimize vulnerabilities.
∎ Strengthen value chains for on-farm and off-farm products by promoting market linkages, fair trade prices, and private sector engagement.Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing:
∎ Develop issue-based and appropriate training modules related to agriculture and agriculture marketing.
∎ Capacity building of Local Service providers to enhance their capacity for delivering climate-smart agriculture solutions to communities.
∎ Conduct capacity and skill-building training sessions for Women’s and Farmers-why
∎ Promote gender-sensitive working environments within teams and the organization.
∎ Prepare and disseminate educational materials, on agriculture best practices, and environmental sustainability.
∎ Organize workshops, training sessions, and study visits for staff members.
∎ Develop and disseminate IEC materials on climate-smart agricultural practices, market linkages, and environmental sustainability.
∎ Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange sessions among community groups and producers.Community engagement and Networking:
∎ Establish strong linkages with local producers, input suppliers, and market actors to enhance livelihood opportunities.
∎ Facilitate community-led value chain development and entrepreneurship models for sustainable income generation.
∎ Build and maintain networks with government agencies, NGOs, private sectors, and research institutions to leverage resources and knowledge.
∎ Coordinate with local government bodies and other stakeholders to integrate climate-resilient practices into community planning.Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of livelihood initiatives to ensure alignment with project objectives.
∎ Collect and analyze data to assess income changes, food security, and climate resilience outcomes.Reporting and Documentation
∎ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing project activities, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned for knowledge management and policy advocacy.Research and Analysis:
∎ Conduct research on climate-resilient livelihoods, local-led adaptation practices, and sustainable agriculture technologies.
∎ Analyze field data to inform advocacy and policy dialogues on climate justice and resilient livelihoods.
∎ Stay updated on emerging climate-smart agricultural practices, technologies, and market trends to innovate project interventions.Administrative Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.
∎ Submission of weekly/monthly activity plans and reports.
∎ Maintain and fulfill movement registers for field visits properly.
∎ Fulfill and maintain leave, tour forms properly
∎ Preserve organizational files and resources.
∎ Prepare for conducting additional responsibilities as required by the organization.
∎ Consolidate and unite for the organization.
∎ Job Context
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
∎ Uttaran with technical support from HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh will collaborate to implement the “Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) Project” in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh. This partnership aims to enhance capacities in adaptation, disaster risk management, climate-induced migration, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), livelihood, soil, and food security through mutual capacity-strengthening programs and knowledge-sharing activities. Together, they will explore, pilot, and disseminate innovative technologies and methodologies while engaging in advocacy efforts to promote their adoption.
∎ Uttaran invites applications for the position titled Officer - Agriculture and Livelihood for the Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) project. The Officer – Agriculture and Livelihood will play a pivotal role in implementing climate-smart agricultural practices and sustainable livelihood strategies to build resilient communities. This position involves working closely with vulnerable and marginalized groups, ensuring inclusive participation, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
∎ Reports to: Project Operation Manager, Uttaran
∎ Job Description
∎ Technical Support and Implementation:
∎ Design and implement both on-farm and off-farm livelihood interventions incorporating climate-smart technologies and practices.
∎ Support producer groups in adapting on-farm climate-smart agriculture methods, including water-efficient irrigation, and integrated pest management.
∎ Support the establishment of value chains for on-farm and off-farm products by adopting market linkages, promoting fair trade prices, and engaging private sector actors.
∎ Support to Local Service Provider (LSP) to organize and facilitate agriculture and livelihood-related training for beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Establish climate-smart agriculture demonstration, - household-level gardens, and community gardens. with the support of DAE and replicate the technology.
∎ Identify and analyze appropriate agriculture technologies suitable for local contexts.
∎ Facilitate community-based adaptation planning and local-led solutions for climate-resilient livelihoods.
∎ Promote climate-resilient agricultural practices and climate risk management strategies to minimize vulnerabilities.
∎ Strengthen value chains for on-farm and off-farm products by promoting market linkages, fair trade prices, and private sector engagement.
∎
∎ Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing:
∎ Develop issue-based and appropriate training modules related to agriculture and agriculture marketing.
∎ Capacity building of Local Service providers to enhance their capacity for delivering climate-smart agriculture solutions to communities.
∎ Conduct capacity and skill-building training sessions for Women’s and Farmers-why
∎ Promote gender-sensitive working environments within teams and the organization.
∎ Prepare and disseminate educational materials, on agriculture best practices, and environmental sustainability.
∎ Organize workshops, training sessions, and study visits for staff members.
∎ Develop and disseminate IEC materials on climate-smart agricultural practices, market linkages, and environmental sustainability.
∎ Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange sessions among community groups and producers.
∎
∎ Community engagement and Networking:
∎ Establish strong linkages with local producers, input suppliers, and market actors to enhance livelihood opportunities.
∎ Facilitate community-led value chain development and entrepreneurship models for sustainable income generation.
∎ Build and maintain networks with government agencies, NGOs, private sectors, and research institutions to leverage resources and knowledge.
∎ Coordinate with local government bodies and other stakeholders to integrate climate-resilient practices into community planning.
∎
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of livelihood initiatives to ensure alignment with project objectives.
∎ Collect and analyze data to assess income changes, food security, and climate resilience outcomes.
∎
∎ Reporting and Documentation
∎ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing project activities, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned for knowledge management and policy advocacy.
∎
∎ Research and Analysis:
∎ Conduct research on climate-resilient livelihoods, local-led adaptation practices, and sustainable agriculture technologies.
∎ Analyze field data to inform advocacy and policy dialogues on climate justice and resilient livelihoods.
∎ Stay updated on emerging climate-smart agricultural practices, technologies, and market trends to innovate project interventions.
∎
∎ Administrative Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.
∎ Submission of weekly/monthly activity plans and reports.
∎ Maintain and fulfill movement registers for field visits properly.
∎ Fulfill and maintain leave, tour forms properly
∎ Preserve organizational files and resources.
∎ Prepare for conducting additional responsibilities as required by the organization.
∎ Consolidate and unite for the organization.
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: 45,000 BDT per month (Monthly salary package with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran's Policy and Project Design.
∎ Salary: 45,000 BDT per month (Monthly salary package with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)
∎ Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran's Policy and Project Design.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira
Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
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Application Deadline: 1 Mar 2025
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