Programme Officer

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer

Company Name: Solidaridad Network Asia

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Khulna, Satkhira

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ The candidate must have at least BSc degree in Fisheries/ Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ any other relevant subject.
∎ MSc degree in Fisheries/ Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ any other relevant subject is preferable.

Job Context:
∎ Project: Promotion of Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Coastal Landscape of Bangladesh through Integrated Mangrove Based Aquaculture
∎ Introduction: Solidaridad Network Asia, Bangladesh with support from the "The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited" has planned to implement a project entitled "Promotion of Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Coastal Landscape of Bangladesh through Integrated Mangrove Based Aquaculture" in the Khulna and Satkhira districts following the research for development approach. The goal of the project to restore resilient livelihoods of the coastal aquaculture farmers through integrated mangrove-shrimp farming, thereby contributing to food security and ecosystem services in the context of poverty, delta dynamics and climate change in Bangladesh. To achieve the goal, Solidaridad, in collaboration with the public-private actors, will roll out the implementation of the silvo-aquaculture system to build resilient livelihoods for the small holder shrimp farmers in the coastal areas through integrated water and soil management, mangrove reforestation, and adoption of practices for climate-smart and climate-positive high-quality shrimp farming in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, where Wageningen University & Research (The Netherlands) will provide the technical support. The collaboration will produce results to contribute to the food security, economic gains, and regeneration of eco-system services in the coastal landscape.
∎ Employment Type: Project based fixed term

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Programme Officer is mainly responsible for ensuring effective implementation and management of all the project interventions in the field at Upazila level. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join Solidaridad Network Asia, Bangladesh that contributes from national to international context through market-oriented approach, innovation, evidence and learning. The position will be based in any Upazila of Khulna and Satkhira districts.
∎ The Programme Officer will work under the supervision of Manager - Research & Development and will undertake the tasks and duties to assist him/ the project team. Followings are the key responsibilities:
∎ Stay at Upazila level is mandatory for effective implementation of the project activities,
∎ Development of detailed plan for upazila level project activities.
∎ Preparation and management of budget for the upazila level project activities.
∎ Implementation of the project activities following the plan and track the progresses.
∎ Maintain close collaboration with stakeholders, including small-holder shrimp farmers, local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant organizations.
∎ Build capacity of the small-holder shrimp farmers, local communities and others following the requirements of the project.
∎ Organize events including workshops, technical sessions, awareness sessions, etc.
∎ Promote practices among the communities to restore and protect the mangroves.
∎ Conduct research to gather relevant data and information related to mangrove and aquaculture integration.
∎ Analyze data using MS office excel, SPSS, R, etc. for informed decision making as needed.
∎ Maintain detailed records of project activities, expenditures, and outcomes.
∎ Prepare reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis and document the best practices to share with the supervisors.
∎ Facilitate the field visits of donors, higher managements, and other stakeholders as required by the project.
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the authority.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years' working experience with the INGOs/NGOs/ relevant organizations.
∎ Around 2 years' experience on the "Silvo-aquaculture" related project or relevant research project would be an advantage.
∎ Experienced in writing technical and scientific articles.
∎ Advance knowledge on data analysis using SPSS, R, etc.
∎ Candidate's Competencies & Attributes:
∎ Excellent leadership skill and organizational skills
∎ Have knowledge about MS office word, excel and power point,
∎ Well oriented with the online data collection tools.
∎ Ability to work in a team and contribute to enhance team spirit;
∎ Ability to communicate and negotiate with government and private stakeholders
∎ Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment
∎ Effective and efficient communication skills
∎ Proficient in English language.

Salary:
∎ Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia`s pay scales and Service Rules. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2023

Company Information:
∎ 7 Sep 2023
∎ Solidaridad Network Asia
∎ Business : Solidaridad Network Asia is a global network organization working on sustainable, resources-efficient and inclusive supply chains. Working across 56 countries through 10 Regional Excellence Centres, Solidaridad Network Asia is facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound, and profitable supply chains. It invests in farms and land-use approaches to serve the twin goals of increasing production and conserving ecosystems. Solidaridad Network Asia brings together supply chain actors and engage them in innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all.
In Bangladesh with support from the embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland, Solidaridad is implementing the Sustainaable Agriculture, Food Security and Linkages (SaFaL) project in partnership with Uttaran and Jagarani Chakra Foundation JCF), and supply chain actors to develop a viable business model to increase the farm productivity of the smallholders. Solidaridad along with the partners are investing in smallholders? sustainable farm productivity through a shift from self-subsistence to a more business oriented approach for better functioning supply chains connecting farmers to input and output markets. SaFaL is supporting 56,825 smallholder producers on improved farm management through developing their farm business plan and market linkages.


Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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