Receptionist
Job Description
Title: Receptionist
Company Name: International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ A Graduate (B.A/B.Sc.) degree in any field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Receptionist -Feed the Future Bangladesh Climate Smart Agriculture Activity
∎ IFDC is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to spread sustainable climate-smart agricultural solutions for improved soil health, food security, and livelihoods around the world.
∎ IFDC is recognized by the Government of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh as an International Organization. IFDC established its Asia Divisional Office in Dhaka Bangladesh and enjoying diplomatic status under the same Government declaration.
∎ IFDC is recruiting for the above project in Bangladesh.
∎ The Feed the Future Bangladesh Climate Smart Agriculture Activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will work in 21 Feed the Future Zone of Influence (ZOI) Districts targeting 900,000 farmers and 2,485 private sector enterprises including 10-20 big companies. The Activity`s purpose is to: facilitate farmers, firms, and public sector actors to increase the sustainable productivity and diversity of smallholder farmers through a more resilient and inclusive food and agriculture production system in Bangladesh. The goal is to sustainably improve food security and the nutritional status of the rural population, decrease the incidence and severity of poverty among the rural poor, and better adapt agriculture systems to meet the threats and challenges linked to climate change-related events, thus transforming farming systems through climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Mainstreaming women and inclusive development present a significant opportunity. Meaningful participation of women is essential to purpose and goal achievement.
∎ The Activity will result in marked improvements in smallholder farmers` access to and use of high-quality CSA technologies and practices as well as CSA inputs, to improve productivity of target crops such as rice, pulses, legumes and vegetable and other suitable crops. More than 200 model CSA villages will be developed in the ZOI districts with a village farm area group seeking advice on how to set up and operate an agriculture cooperative to serve area farmers with CSA input supply and sale of harvested crops by linking farmer-members to buyers. These 200 villages will be advertised as model villages and gradually spread all over the country. Farmers` incomes will increase, bolstering food and nutrition security.
∎ The three intermediate results (IR) of the Activity are:
∎ IR 1: Increased availability of climate-resilient varieties of target crops through seed system strengthening.
∎ IR 2: Enhanced market delivery of climate-adapted innovations of agro-inputs, including seeds, practices, and climate information services.
∎ IR 3: Increased smallholder farmer application of climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices.
∎ IFDC is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to fill the position of Receptionist for the above Activity, to be based in Dhaka.
∎ Supervision and Team Collaboration
∎ The Receptionist is supervised by and reports to the Admin and Operation Officer. He/She works in close collaboration with the related administrative and all other Activity colleagues. The Receptionist will supervise none.
∎ Position and Duty Station
∎ This is a national position with duty in IFDC Dhaka.
∎ ID: 20121054
∎ Full-Time/Regular
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Position Summary
∎ This position is to ensure that all guests and visitors to the office are professionally received and directed and oversee office supplies and premises are well maintained for the smooth running of office activities. While receiving guests, he/she should check properly their identity for security purposes.
∎ Duties and Responsibilities
∎ Answer the phone and transfer it to the appropriate staff member.
∎ Take and distribute incoming and outgoing mail/packages/messages.
∎ Receive guests, and clients and direct them to the correct staff member/office.
∎ Supervise the cleaning service providers to always ensure the office area is clean and tidy.
∎ Receive and direct interview candidates during interviews.
∎ Alert the main gate in case of guests visiting the IFDC office.
∎ Coordinate the movement of parcels in and out of the organization on behalf of staff.
∎ Facilitate scanning and copying of documents on behalf of staff and management, especially for workshops and training, and retrieve any documentation on request.
∎ Preparing replenishment PRs for Office kitchen supplies
∎ Assist in setting up meetings and ensure that meeting rooms are well arranged and that refreshments are served for meetings where applicable.
∎ Overseeing kitchen cleanliness and preparing tea for staff.
∎ Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least two years experience in a similar position with an international organization, NGO, and renowned private sector organization.
∎ Strong computer skills and experience in MS Office applications and databases.
∎ Internet skills include the use of e-mails, group messaging, and information gathering.
∎ Strong proficiency in English, both in verbal and written communication.
∎ A positive attitude and a friendly disposition.
∎ Fluent in English speaking.
∎ Numerical and literacy skills.
∎ Organizational and planning skills.
∎ Ability to prioritize and manage assignments/tasks.
∎ Instant problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work under minimal supervision in a team-spirit.
∎ A positive attitude and a friendly disposition
∎ Numerical and literacy skills
∎ Organizational and planning skills
∎ Punctuality
∎ Ability to prioritize and manage assignments/tasks.
∎ Problem-solving skills
∎ Ability To work under minimal supervision, and attention to detail.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2023
Company Information:
∎ 25 May 2023
∎ International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 15th Jun 2023
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