Technical Expert Training

Job Description

Title: Technical Expert Training

Company Name: WAVE Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 50 years

Job Location: Manikganj

Salary: Tk. 95000 - 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in any subject of Agricultural Science/Food and Nutrition Science with 7 years of experience, including at least 3 years working on food system, agro-ecology and nutrition.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in training preferably in sustainable agriculture/food system/nutrition/agro-ecology/market & value chain development and advocacy related project.

• Experience in working with networks, strong communication skills and close integration with interventions at the community level.

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.Experience working with government agencies and local communities in Bangladesh in an asset.

• Practical knowledge and experiences on module, IEC/BCC materials development.   

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 50 years

Additional requirements Other Qualifications

• Age limit around 50 years. Can be relaxed for the candidates with experience in food system, nutrition, agro-ecology related project.

• Knowledge of safe production, nutrition, climate change adaptation, water management, and agriculture in the context of Bangladesh.

• Have willingness to work at field level with farmers

• It is Global Programme so Fluency in English is essential.

• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Duration of the Position: Around four (04) years project periodsWorkplace

Work at field office: Job LocationField Office, Manikgonj

Job Context

WAVE Foundation is a civil society organization established in 1990, has been implementing a wide range of activities to promote socio-economic development for poor and marginalized communities and also advocates for universal human rights and good governance through issue-based campaigns. WAVE is driven by its motto `Together for Better Life’ towards the vision of ‘A just and prosperous society where every individual lives with dignity, freedom and equal opportunity’. The organization has structured its activities under five major programs, which include 1. Microfinance 2. Agroecology Focused Agri-Food System Transformation 3. Governance, Rights and Justice 4. Climate Justice and Renewable Energy Promotion and 5. Community Development and Youth Empowerment. WAVE Foundation is going to implement a four years (04) Global Programme ‘Nutrition Smart Community": Strengthening adaptive and inclusive food systems to improve food security and climate resilience in South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh)’, supported by Private German sponsor Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. (WHH) at Singair Upazilla of Manikgonj District with the objective ‘Government and civil society decision-makers at various levels use community-based and cross-sectoral approaches (local food system approach) to sustainably improve the food security of vulnerable groups’. The project overall goals is ‘the food security of vulnerable communities is improved through the establishment of inclusive and climate-resilient food systems’. By the end of the project, strong community structures, effective food management and improved cross-sectoral cooperation should be in place to ensure a fair and resilient food system. In addition, it will be ensured that all planned services are provided, transition mechanisms are implemented and the results are measured against the objectives. WAVE Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for the position of the ‘Technical Expert Training’ for this project.

Job Summary

The Technical Expert Training will be overall responsible for planning and conducting training courses for stakeholders at the national, district, upazilla and union levels on the multi-sectoral approach of Nutrition Smart Community. In addition, also responsible for organizing capacity building and skills training for collectives (e.g. women's groups, food system champions, FPOs). In cooperation with external experts he/she will plan for needs-based training courses for targeted groups in the areas of entrepreneurship, market access and financial management and work closely to coordinate content, methodology and materials development. The Technical Expert Training will coordinate all activities related to capacity building and also provide regular training related information to WHH as per the requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Standardize training content, methodology and materials and ensure high-quality training implementation.

• To develop training modules that are used for conducting training.

• Ensure overall coordination and communication between WHH and other project partner regrading training.

• Ensure overall collaboration, coordination and networking with different Govt. organizations and private sector organizations for facilitating training on nutrition and resilient food system.

• Work closely with and the National Networking & Advocacy Coordinator and Knowledge Website Expert.

• Develop and implement the training plan, ensuring efficient and timely execution of training.

• Contribute climate-resilient food systems for all people in the country based on agro-ecology.

• Ensure efficient coordination with WHH & WAVE Management and other stakeholders in regards to training.

• Prepare and submit regular training reports and other required documents to WAVE Foundation and WHH.

• Manage training budget and ensure sound financial management practices in conducting training.

• Perform any other duties assigned by WHH & WAVE management.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly gross salary will be BDT 95,000-100,000/- (including all) and would be negotiable. 

• Mobile phone and Travel allowance will be provided as per the project budgetary provision.