Technical Facilitator-Homestead Vegetable Gardening

Job Description

Title: Technical Facilitator-Homestead Vegetable Gardening

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 60000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor/Honors

Graduate degree in a related discipline (Agriculture Diploma/Graduate preferred).

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Minimum 2 years of experience in implementing agricultural livelihoods programming with national and/or international organizations, including: Green skills, climate-smart agriculture, market-relevant vocational skill development, youth employment, and market system development in a triple nexus context.

• At least 2 years of proven working experience in Rohingya Camps.

• Proficiency in the local language (mandatory; high added value if advanced).

• Experience in CBT payment processes.

• Agriculture-related technical training facilitation skills for Rohingya communities.

• Experience in data collection, time management, documentation, and close monitoring of field activities.

• Strong communication skills with proven experience in community engagement.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Project Name: Green skills development in refugee camps

Location: Ukhiya Field Office under Cox's Bazar Regional Office

Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to January 31, 2026

I. Job Summary:

Who are we?

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it’s like to work at CARE?

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Scope of the Role:

CARE Bangladesh as an implementing partner of WFP will implement a project titled ‘Green Skills Development in Rohingya Camps’. The project aims to scale up homestead-based gardening in 6000 HHs of several Rohingya Camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar as nutrition-sensitive programs to promote the consumption of nutrient-dense foods, such as vegetable growing, through sack/vertical gardening methods in community setups. The project will also work on agricultural innovations in the camps.

The Technical Officer-Homestead Vegetable Gardening will be responsible for activity monitoring, training facilitation, monitoring, maintaining liaison with the camp administration, sectors, and coordination with the CiC office. One of the main responsibilities will be the cash and input distribution of the WFP-funded Green Skills project. He/she is also responsible for the recorded document and others related to the CBT (cash-based transfer) in coordination with the Technical Manager, Officer-Homestead gardening, and Finance Officers. She/He needs to move to camp households regularly.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks:

Responsibility # 1: Green Skill activity monthly planning and implementation: 40%

• Implementation of project activity at the camp level.
• Session facilitation (homestead gardening, seedling/sapling production, aquaculture, poultry rearing etc.) for Rohingya all year round.
• Assist and supervise host volunteers in household follow-up and other tasks.
• Implement and monitor the input support distribution.

Responsibility # 2: Cash-based Transfer/CBT: 20%

• Preparation of muster roll and ensure field-level daily attendance
• Prepare monthly CBT reports to the project management/officers with all support under the supervision of the line manager.
• Collect all supporting documentation from the field team regarding advances.
• Assist the Finance Officer in preparing books of accounts, voucher management, entry transactions into the system, etc.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Responsibility # 3: Documentation, Reporting and Knowledge Management: 20%

• Harvesting data collection from each HH
• Case story collection on self-reliance and food security

Responsibility # 4: Communication, Stakeholder Coordination and Participation: 15%

• Maintain functional relationships with his/her peers in the team, priority, and project management team.
• Communicate with other teams and units, both program and functions of Care Bangladesh.
• Liaison with camp-level stakeholders for smooth project operation.

General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults 5%

• As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.
• CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.
• All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to: Technical Officer- Homestead Gardening

IV. Working Conditions: The position is based at the CARE Bangladesh Ukhiya Field Office with regular field visits.