Project Assistant, YASP
Job Description
Title: Project Assistant, YASP
Company Name: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Published: 6 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, agronomy, Food Technology, or related field (candidates from other social sciences background may also apply). The ideal candidate will be passionate about the agricultural industry in Bangladesh and with the willingness and enthusiasm to work with all stakeholders in the agri-industry (from farmers to back-end suppliers – all actors of the value chain).
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in an administrative or project management support role in supporting multiple members of a geographically dispersed team and to work with multi-stakeholders such as vendors, clients, end users and donors. Candidates with experience working within an international development setting is desirable.
∎ The postholder will be familiar with the start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh and have good working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools. Candidates with understanding and some experience/technical knowledge in food systems would be an advantage.
∎ You will possess good interpersonal and communication skills and willing and able to work in multicultural, multi-lingual environments. In addition to this, you will be fluent written and spoken English and Bangla, a highly flexible individual who is willing to travel field sites (in and outside of Dhaka).
∎ The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in an administrative or project management support role in supporting multiple members of a geographically dispersed team and to work with multi-stakeholders such as vendors, clients, end users and donors. Candidates with experience working within an international development setting is desirable.
∎ The postholder will be familiar with the start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh and have good working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools. Candidates with understanding and some experience/technical knowledge in food systems would be an advantage.
∎ You will possess good interpersonal and communication skills and willing and able to work in multicultural, multi-lingual environments. In addition to this, you will be fluent written and spoken English and Bangla, a highly flexible individual who is willing to travel field sites (in and outside of Dhaka).
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Assistant, YASP to support the implementation of Youth-led Agribusiness Service Providers (YASP) project activities in Bangladesh. This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract basis until December 2025 with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ Reporting to the Private Sector Coordinator, you will support the Private Sector Coordinator in successfully implementing YASP project activities in collaboration with partners. This role will specifically provide support to two youth-led agri-service provider start-ups in developing their capacity and growing as organizations. The Project Assistant will provide necessary basic technical, logistic and administrative support to the project.
∎ The postholder is expected to have experience of working in or with start-ups and be familiar with the start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh.
∎ Providing administrative support to the project and related activities in accordance with GAIN guidelines for successful implementation
∎ Collecting, collating, and compiling project related data for project database, reports and updates
∎ Tracking and monitoring progression of the project by taking periodic updates from the two Agribusiness Service Providers (ASPs) and other relevant stakeholders and flagging any potential delays, risks or issues to the program team in a timely manner
∎ Assisting in field visits to monitor project progress and drafting reports about project activities and updates
∎ Supporting with the preparation of letters, notes, terms of reference (ToR), and technical documentation as per the project activities and requirements
∎ Facilitating logistics support for organising meetings with partners and writing meeting notes for circulation to relevant stakeholders
∎ Supporting budget administration, procurement and contracting processes
∎ Supporting the project team in maintaining good relations with the farmer communities and field officers where the ASPs will be operating (i.e. Rangpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Tangail, urban areas of Dhaka etc.) to ensure smooth communication and collaboration
∎ Assisting in drafting documentation of the activities including monitoring reports based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quarterly reports, annual reports, best practices, and capacity building manual for mainstreaming the best practices of the project
∎ About the Role
∎ The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Assistant, YASP to support the implementation of Youth-led Agribusiness Service Providers (YASP) project activities in Bangladesh. This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract basis until December 2025 with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ Reporting to the Private Sector Coordinator, you will support the Private Sector Coordinator in successfully implementing YASP project activities in collaboration with partners. This role will specifically provide support to two youth-led agri-service provider start-ups in developing their capacity and growing as organizations. The Project Assistant will provide necessary basic technical, logistic and administrative support to the project.
∎ The postholder is expected to have experience of working in or with start-ups and be familiar with the start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh.
∎ Key Responsibilities include
∎ Providing administrative support to the project and related activities in accordance with GAIN guidelines for successful implementation
∎ Collecting, collating, and compiling project related data for project database, reports and updates
∎ Tracking and monitoring progression of the project by taking periodic updates from the two Agribusiness Service Providers (ASPs) and other relevant stakeholders and flagging any potential delays, risks or issues to the program team in a timely manner
∎ Assisting in field visits to monitor project progress and drafting reports about project activities and updates
∎ Supporting with the preparation of letters, notes, terms of reference (ToR), and technical documentation as per the project activities and requirements
∎ Facilitating logistics support for organising meetings with partners and writing meeting notes for circulation to relevant stakeholders
∎ Supporting budget administration, procurement and contracting processes
∎ Supporting the project team in maintaining good relations with the farmer communities and field officers where the ASPs will be operating (i.e. Rangpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Tangail, urban areas of Dhaka etc.) to ensure smooth communication and collaboration
∎ Assisting in drafting documentation of the activities including monitoring reports based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quarterly reports, annual reports, best practices, and capacity building manual for mainstreaming the best practices of the project
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ The starting salary on offer for this role is from BDT 876,456 - BDT 998,760 per annum (gross salary), depending on experience.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Dhaka
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit below link.
∎ https://www.gainhealth.org/project-assistant-yasp
Company Information:
∎ Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 18 Mar 2024
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 18th Mar 2024
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