Project Manager - Agriculture and Livelihood

Job Description

Title: Project Manager - Agriculture and Livelihood

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Satkhira

Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

Published: 15 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Horticulture, Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture, Master of Science (MSc) in Horticulture
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agronomy (preferred).
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agronomy (preferred).

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the agriculture and livelihood sector.
∎ Strong technical knowledge of agriculture and livestock practices.
∎ Proven experience in organizing and facilitating training programs.
∎ Expertise in climate-resilient agriculture and nutrition-sensitive farming.
∎ Excellent communication and networking skills.
∎ Strong documentation and report-writing abilities.
∎ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Minimum 7 years of experience in managerial positions including 5 years' experience as a project lead.
∎ Proven experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, financial management, staff management, and report writing.
∎ Strong management skills including the ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, build strong teams, develop work plans, and manage budgets and project expenditures
∎ Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
∎ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills
∎ Experience in working with government departments
∎ Experience in delivering training for a variety of state and non-state actor audiences (local NGOs, government authorities, etc.)
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the agriculture and livelihood sector.
∎ Strong technical knowledge of agriculture and livestock practices.
∎ Proven experience in organizing and facilitating training programs.
∎ Expertise in climate-resilient agriculture and nutrition-sensitive farming.
∎ Excellent communication and networking skills.
∎ Strong documentation and report-writing abilities.
∎ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Minimum 7 years of experience in managerial positions including 5 years' experience as a project lead.
∎ Proven experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, financial management, staff management, and report writing.
∎ Strong management skills including the ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, build strong teams, develop work plans, and manage budgets and project expenditures
∎ Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
∎ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills
∎ Experience in working with government departments
∎ Experience in delivering training for a variety of state and non-state actor audiences (local NGOs, government authorities, etc.)

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Organize and facilitate agriculture and livestock-related training and workshops for local producer groups.
∎ Establish and manage agriculture demonstration farms, community gardens, and vertical gardening initiatives.
∎ Set up and support Farmers Field Schools (FFS), seed banks, and resource farmers.
∎ Provide technical guidance for climate-resilient agriculture, livestock farming, and nutrition gardens.
∎ Identify and analyze appropriate agriculture technologies suitable for local contexts.
∎ Develop issue-based and appropriate training modules related to agriculture, livestock, and marketing.
∎ Conduct capacity and skill-building training sessions for Women’s and Farmers’ Associations.
∎ Enhance the capacity of youth and women in advocacy and agroecology.
∎ Establish linkages between local producers and input suppliers (seeds, fertilizers, etc.).
∎ Build connections between urban producers and local agricultural offices.
∎ Maintain strong communication and networking with government and non-government stakeholders to ensure support for agriculture and livestock initiatives.
∎ Facilitate market linkages for producers and ensure sustainable marketing solutions.
∎ Engage youth groups in advocacy processes and agroecology initiatives.
∎ Work closely with the Paani Committee and other local groups to promote climate-resilient practices.
∎ Coordinate with government and non-government organizations to ensure the effective delivery of project services.
∎ Prepare monthly MIS reports documenting project activities and achievements.
∎ Support technical, research, knowledge management, and M&E departments in implementing effective agricultural interventions.
∎ Assist the Project Coordinator in overall project implementation.
∎ Undertake any additional responsibilities as required by the organization.
∎ Location: Tala Sadar & Satkhira Sadar Union, under Tala & Satkhira Upazila, Satkhira District.
∎ Job Context:
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Role Purpose:
∎ Uttaran is seeking a dedicated Project Manager - Agriculture and Livelihood to lead the agricultural and livelihood components of the ASIA Livelihood Project. Reporting to the Project Coordinator and working closely with the Head of Program, the position will oversee the implementation of on-farm and off-farm activities. The role is based in Satkhira District and involves technical, managerial, and advocacy responsibilities.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Agriculture and Livestock Activities:
∎ Organize and facilitate agriculture and livestock-related training and workshops for local producer groups.
∎ Establish and manage agriculture demonstration farms, community gardens, and vertical gardening initiatives.
∎ Set up and support Farmers Field Schools (FFS), seed banks, and resource farmers.
∎ Provide technical guidance for climate-resilient agriculture, livestock farming, and nutrition gardens.
∎ Identify and analyze appropriate agriculture technologies suitable for local contexts.
∎ Training and Capacity Building:
∎ Develop issue-based and appropriate training modules related to agriculture, livestock, and marketing.
∎ Conduct capacity and skill-building training sessions for Women’s and Farmers’ Associations.
∎ Enhance the capacity of youth and women in advocacy and agroecology.
∎ Market Linkage and Networking:
∎ Establish linkages between local producers and input suppliers (seeds, fertilizers, etc.).
∎ Build connections between urban producers and local agricultural offices.
∎ Maintain strong communication and networking with government and non-government stakeholders to ensure support for agriculture and livestock initiatives.
∎ Facilitate market linkages for producers and ensure sustainable marketing solutions.
∎ Advocacy and Collaboration:
∎ Engage youth groups in advocacy processes and agroecology initiatives.
∎ Work closely with the Paani Committee and other local groups to promote climate-resilient practices.
∎ Coordinate with government and non-government organizations to ensure the effective delivery of project services.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Prepare monthly MIS reports documenting project activities and achievements.
∎ Support technical, research, knowledge management, and M&E departments in implementing effective agricultural interventions.
∎ Other Duties:
∎ Assist the Project Coordinator in overall project implementation.
∎ Undertake any additional responsibilities as required by the organization.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Satkhira

Read Before Apply:

Please send your resume/CV with a photograph latest by 22st December 2024 sent via bdjobs online application. Only properly completed applications will be considered for short-listing and will be contracted for the Interview

Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!

Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.

Uttaran's contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.

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.

Application Deadline: 22 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development