Program Officer Agriculture Value Chain

Job Description

Title: Program Officer Agriculture Value Chain

Company Name: Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS)

Vacancy: 3

Location: Khulna

Minimum Salary: Tk. 55000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 1 to 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 9 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
∎ Bachelor's Degree / Masters or equivalent degree in Agriculture from government-recognized institute/ university.
∎ No 3rd Division/Class or equivalent marks in any examination are admissible.
∎ Diploma in Agriculture is not allowed to apply.
∎ Bachelor's Degree / Masters or equivalent degree in Agriculture from government-recognized institute/ university.
∎ No 3rd Division/Class or equivalent marks in any examination are admissible.
∎ Diploma in Agriculture is not allowed to apply.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience Requirements
∎ 1-3 years of working experience In the NGO sector;
∎ Experience can be compromised in case of extraordinary academic record.
∎ Prior experience in projects of same nature and volume;
∎ Experience in preparing training curriculum/module development in the NGO/Agricultural sector;
∎ Experience in preparation and conduction of Outreach Agricultural Education Sessions;
∎ Experience in Agriculture project will be treated with priority;
∎ Additional Job Requirements
∎ Proactive and good team player;
∎ Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
∎ Good interpersonal communication skills and command of English - both spoken and written;
∎ Willing to travel extensively within the project areas and beyond;
∎ Adaptive capacity in different environments and work under pressure;
∎ Physical and mental capability to work at project areas and beyond;
∎ Person having Personal Motorbike with valid driving license will be given privilege.
∎ Experience Requirements
∎ 1-3 years of working experience In the NGO sector;
∎ Experience can be compromised in case of extraordinary academic record.
∎ Prior experience in projects of same nature and volume;
∎ Experience in preparing training curriculum/module development in the NGO/Agricultural sector;
∎ Experience in preparation and conduction of Outreach Agricultural Education Sessions;
∎ Experience in Agriculture project will be treated with priority;
∎ Additional Job Requirements
∎ Proactive and good team player;
∎ Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
∎ Good interpersonal communication skills and command of English - both spoken and written;
∎ Willing to travel extensively within the project areas and beyond;
∎ Adaptive capacity in different environments and work under pressure;
∎ Physical and mental capability to work at project areas and beyond;
∎ Person having Personal Motorbike with valid driving license will be given privilege.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Implement climate-smart vegetable and native chicken value chain activities at the Upazila level. (Lead the Upazila Team)
∎ Provide technical support and training to farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.
∎ Facilitate market linkages for farmers with buyers, wholesalers, and processors.
∎ Directly oversee and manage demonstration plots, ensuring proper implementation and learning outcomes being an agriculturist.
∎ Conduct field demonstrations and organize farmer field schools and other events of the project.
∎ Collaborate with local government and agricultural extension services.
∎ Monitor and evaluate agricultural activities to ensure target achievement.
∎ Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in agricultural activities.
∎ Document field progress and success stories for reports.
∎ Prepare timely reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for KMSS, USAID, and BRAC.
∎ Develop success stories to showcase project outcomes.
∎ Ensure compliance with USAID and BRAC reporting requirements.
∎ Undertake additional tasks assigned by the project or organization.
∎ Job Location: Khulna District (Any of the Fultala, Terothada or Digholia Upazila)
∎ Job Context:
∎ Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS) being a sub grantee has been implementing “USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Activity (BAMA)” (Strengthening Climate-smart Vegetable and Native Chicken Value Chain in Bangladesh (C4VNCVC) funded by USAID and managed by BRAC. The project duration is from November 2024 to November 2026. The project is been implemented in Three Upazilas (Phultala, Tero-khada & Digholia) of Khulna District. The incumbent will work as a Program Officer Agriculture Value Chain for the project. The project thematic Area is Agriculture and Food Security.
∎ Job Description / Responsibility:
∎ Implement climate-smart vegetable and native chicken value chain activities at the Upazila level. (Lead the Upazila Team)
∎ Provide technical support and training to farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.
∎ Facilitate market linkages for farmers with buyers, wholesalers, and processors.
∎ Directly oversee and manage demonstration plots, ensuring proper implementation and learning outcomes being an agriculturist.
∎ Conduct field demonstrations and organize farmer field schools and other events of the project.
∎ Collaborate with local government and agricultural extension services.
∎ Monitor and evaluate agricultural activities to ensure target achievement.
∎ Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in agricultural activities.
∎ Document field progress and success stories for reports.
∎ Prepare timely reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for KMSS, USAID, and BRAC.
∎ Develop success stories to showcase project outcomes.
∎ Ensure compliance with USAID and BRAC reporting requirements.
∎ Undertake additional tasks assigned by the project or organization.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: BDT 55,000 per month. It is noted here that, individual income tax will be deducted per month as per govt. law of Bangladesh.
∎ Other Benefits: As per the Project Budget
∎ Salary: BDT 55,000 per month. It is noted here that, individual income tax will be deducted per month as per govt. law of Bangladesh.
∎ Other Benefits: As per the Project Budget

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna

Read Before Apply:

Special Note: KMSS maintains ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and any harm to the Child. All employees are expected to abide by the code of conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation/GBV and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of KMSS. As such, our selection process includes rigorous background checks. Additionally, all activities and staff must act in a manner that minimizes potential negative environmental impacts in alignment with KMSS's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS) invites applications for the following positions from the potential Bangladeshi candidates being a sub grantee under the "USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project" (Strengthening Climate-smart Vegetable and Native Chicken Value Chain in Bangladesh (C4VNCVC) funded by USAID and managed by BRAC. Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria are requested to send hard copies of their updated CV, along with two recent passport-size photographs and photocopies of all academic and experience certificates, a photocopy of their national ID card, and a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS), 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh latest within 18 December, 2024 marking the position applied for on the top of the envelop. Any personal communication will be treated as disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Women are highly encouraged to apply. KMSS is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on gender, religious background, or differently-abled person.

Company Information:
∎ Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS)
∎ Head Office, 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh.
∎ KMSS as a National NGO has been working in various districts of Bangladesh since 1997.

Address::
∎ Head Office, 36, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh.
∎ KMSS as a National NGO has been working in various districts of Bangladesh since 1997.

Application Deadline: 18 Dec 2024

Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)