Technical Specialist (Livelihoods & Market Linkage)

Job Description

Title: Technical Specialist (Livelihoods & Market Linkage)

Company Name: Caritas Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 150000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 11 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in science, preferably in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agri-business, Horticulture, Agronomy, or another relevant subject.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical leadership role within Agriculture, Livelihoods, Market Development, and/or Financial Inclusion for NGOs or INGOs.
∎ Proven experience in coastal livelihood initiatives.
∎ Experience in engaging with the private sector and financial inclusion.
∎ Demonstrated expertise in conducting market assessments, data analysis, and report preparation.
∎ Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on USAID-funded projects.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation experience.
∎ Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), web conferencing applications, and information management systems.
∎ A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical leadership role within Agriculture, Livelihoods, Market Development, and/or Financial Inclusion for NGOs or INGOs.
∎ Proven experience in coastal livelihood initiatives.
∎ Experience in engaging with the private sector and financial inclusion.
∎ Demonstrated expertise in conducting market assessments, data analysis, and report preparation.
∎ Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on USAID-funded projects.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation experience.
∎ Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), web conferencing applications, and information management systems.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job Summary:
∎ The Technical Specialist (Livelihood & Market Linkage) will provide technical leadership, analysis and support in the area of livelihoods, markets and SILC interventions of USAID-funded projects in line with CB program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines and industry best practice. The incumbent will work with CB technical and program staff members to advance the delivery of high-quality programming. S/he will be responsible for developing and execution of livelihood strategy, implementation plan & guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and necessary tools on promoting and capturing information related to climate smart agricultural techniques and practices, vermi-compost production and sales, livestock promotion, and implementation of SILC activities based on CB and industry best practices in coordination with Head of Disaster Management and National Project Manager-BRIDGE. S/he will also lead to conduct market assessment by engaging project team with support of external consultant/sub-awardee. S/he will provide technical support to Livelihood and Market Linkage Officer during field visits. S/he will also review and finalize livelihoods, market linkage, and SILC related technical documents and learning insights including reports, case studies, fliers, and other relevant documents.
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Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ Caritas Bangladesh
∎ Caritas Bangladesh, 2 Outer Circular Road, Shantibagh, Dhaka-1217
∎ Established by the Catholic Bishops` Conference of Bangladesh (CBCB), Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national organization, operating since 1967 to carry out activities promoting integrated social welfare and development. Having its central office in Dhaka, CB has a wide presence across country through its eight Regional Offices in Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet. The focus area of its work includes Charity and compassion, Integrated Development, Disaster Management and Human Resource Development.
Mostly the interventions led by CB are concentrated in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh. Presently it covers 208 upazila (sub-districts). However, during emergencies- natural and manmade disasters - Caritas is operational in any part of the country. CB maintains the spirit of universality and openness to all people of Bangladesh irrespective of caste, creed and religion, but with preferential option for the poor and the marginalized including tribal.
CB is a member of the Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 165 Caritas Member Organizations over 200 countries and territories.

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∎ Caritas Bangladesh, 2 Outer Circular Road, Shantibagh, Dhaka-1217
∎ Established by the Catholic Bishops` Conference of Bangladesh (CBCB), Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national organization, operating since 1967 to carry out activities promoting integrated social welfare and development. Having its central office in Dhaka, CB has a wide presence across country through its eight Regional Offices in Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet. The focus area of its work includes Charity and compassion, Integrated Development, Disaster Management and Human Resource Development.Mostly the interventions led by CB are concentrated in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh. Presently it covers 208 upazila (sub-districts). However, during emergencies- natural and manmade disasters - Caritas is operational in any part of the country. CB maintains the spirit of universality and openness to all people of Bangladesh irrespective of caste, creed and religion, but with preferential option for the poor and the marginalized including tribal. CB is a member of the Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 165 Caritas Member Organizations over 200 countries and territories.

Application Deadline: 20 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development