Senior Manager, Crop Diversification Programme; Microfinance Programme
Job Description
Title: Senior Manager, Crop Diversification Programme; Microfinance Programme
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 25 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Understanding of Agri diversification of Bangladesh, SMART agriculture knowledge, Agri. Market Analysis, Agri. Geographical Understanding
∎ Effective Communication collaboration, and Teamwork skills
∎ Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
∎ Data analysis and project management skills
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in Fisheries/ Agriculture/ Crop diversification sector.
∎ Understanding of Agri diversification of Bangladesh, SMART agriculture knowledge, Agri. Market Analysis, Agri. Geographical Understanding
∎ Effective Communication collaboration, and Teamwork skills
∎ Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
∎ Data analysis and project management skills
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in Fisheries/ Agriculture/ Crop diversification sector.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's in Fisheries/ Agriculture or any other relevant subject from any recognised university.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To design and pilot crop diversification programs that address the needs of microfinance clients, ensuring they are accessible, feasible, and financially sustainable for smallholder farmers.
∎ To coordinate with agricultural experts, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to integrate the latest research and best practices into the program.
∎ To develop and prepare project proposals as required and document them appropriately.
∎ To evaluate the need and effectiveness of interventions based on geographical context.
∎ To organise the procurement of all interventions as per contract including preparation and review of budget where required.
∎ To ensure regular work progress, reporting, support, communication, evaluation and monitoring with various stakeholders.
∎ To maintain effective liaison with both internal and external stakeholders for receiving proper support as per need.
∎ To prioritise in completing the ongoing projects within the shortest possible time while planning and implementing new projects and interventions.
∎ To work with field personnel to address and resolve any issues related to work.
∎ To conduct regular field visits and engage constructively with relevant stakeholders
∎ To take responsibility in selecting areas and processing necessary interventions securing facilities for agricultural/ farm mechanisation projects and conducting all activities towards their implementation under own accountability.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) certificate number- 00488-00186-00065
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
∎ BRAC Microfinance provides people who cannot access traditional financial banking services with access to a suite of financial services, including loans, savings and microinsurance. We provide an alternative to high-interest loans from informal lenders, supporting families to invest in income-generating activities, build assets, and reduce vulnerability to health shocks and natural disasters. Passionate about finance beyond formal banking systems? Join the BRAC Microfinance team to help build a more financially-inclusive society, where everyone can access finance when they need it - safely, responsibly and sustainably.
∎ Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
∎ Job Purpose: Improve the economic conditions for marginal farmers through seeking out innovative partnerships, escalating farm mechanization & climate-smart agricultural initiatives, ensuring proper utilization of fallow lands, promoting sustainably local production.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ To design and pilot crop diversification programs that address the needs of microfinance clients, ensuring they are accessible, feasible, and financially sustainable for smallholder farmers.
∎ To coordinate with agricultural experts, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to integrate the latest research and best practices into the program.
∎ To develop and prepare project proposals as required and document them appropriately.
∎ To evaluate the need and effectiveness of interventions based on geographical context.
∎ To organise the procurement of all interventions as per contract including preparation and review of budget where required.
∎ To ensure regular work progress, reporting, support, communication, evaluation and monitoring with various stakeholders.
∎ To maintain effective liaison with both internal and external stakeholders for receiving proper support as per need.
∎ To prioritise in completing the ongoing projects within the shortest possible time while planning and implementing new projects and interventions.
∎ To work with field personnel to address and resolve any issues related to work.
∎ To conduct regular field visits and engage constructively with relevant stakeholders
∎ To take responsibility in selecting areas and processing necessary interventions securing facilities for agricultural/ farm mechanisation projects and conducting all activities towards their implementation under own accountability.
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
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Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC
75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
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∎ BRAC
75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 8 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
