Technical Officer (Agriculture/Horticulture/Livestock)

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer (Agriculture/Horticulture/Livestock)

Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Agriculture, or relevant field.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of total experience, including 3 years at the Managerial/Leadership level in nutrition, health, or food security programs.

• Age: Maximum 35 years (Flexible for highly experienced candidates).

• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and digital reporting skills.

• Language: Strong writing and speaking skills in English.

Organizational Policies & Safeguarding:

• Zero Tolerance Policy: SHED maintains a strict Zero Tolerance Policy regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), fraud, corruption, and child abuse.

• Ineligibility Criteria: Candidates with a history of substance abuse (smoking or hard drinking) or any previous allegations or convictions related to PSEA are ineligible for this position.

• Anti-Lobbying Clause: Any form of lobbying or personal communication intended to influence the recruitment process will be treated as a disqualification. Such candidates will not be shortlisted or called for examinations.

Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) is a national non-governmental organization that has been working in Bangladesh since 1989. SHED is currently implementing various projects in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security, Protection, and DRR with support from UN agencies and international partners.

In partnership with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, SHED is seeking a qualified and dynamic professional for its project: "Inclusive Cities for Nutrition (IC4N) – 18-Month Cost Extension."

Location: Cox’s Bazar Pourashava (Municipality)

Contract Duration: 18 Months (Initial contract for 1 year, extendable)

Job Purpose: To provide technical and strategic leadership in ensuring all nutrition interventions align with project targets, specifically focusing on fostering a nutrition-sensitive food system and climate-smart production within the Cox’s Bazar Municipality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and monitor innovative urban horticulture models, including vertical/sack gardening and climate-smart production techniques.

• Provide hands-on technical support for homestead and rooftop gardens, ensuring sustainable, organic, and nutritious food production.

• Deliver expert guidance on crop selection, irrigation, pest/disease management, and agroecological approaches tailored for urban settings.

• Directly guide 2,400 producers in adopting nutrition-sensitive production methods and climate-smart agriculture.

• Develop comprehensive training materials and conduct capacity-building sessions for Local Service Providers (LSPs), extension workers, and community members.

• Lead the technical training of Community Mobilizers and "Lead Mothers" on advanced nutrition and production techniques.

• Facilitate workshops on climate-resilient farming and sustainable urban food systems.

• Serve as the "Officer In-Charge" for the Team Leader (TL) position, overseeing project management duties during the TL’s absence.

• Directly monitor and supervise the work of Community Mobilizers to ensure all field activities meet project quality standards.

• Establish and strengthen sustainable market linkages between urban producers, traders, and retailers to boost income generation and local food availability.

• Coordinate effectively with Cox’s Bazar Municipality (CBM) and relevant Government departments to ensure seamless project integration.

• Sensitize community leaders and local authorities on nutrition-sensitive food system policies and the benefits of agroecology.

• Regularly collect field data using KOBO Toolbox (or relevant tools) to ensure precise documentation of horticultural progress.

• Prepare monthly progress reports, yield tracking, and impact assessments.

• Support the project leadership in preparing high-quality donor reports by providing technical insights and achievement data.

• Salary: Negotiable based on experience and expertise