Title: Value Chain Facilitator (VCF) Re-advertisement
Company Name: SKS Foundation
Vacancy: 01
Age: 18 to 45 years
Location: Gaibandha (Gaibandha Sadar, Phulchori ...
Salary: Tk. 48000 - 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 28 Jan 2024
Education:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in Fisheries
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 45 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
∎ At least 05 years' experience with 02 years practical experience in project management work in national/ international organizations in fisheries development related activities. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in value chain project management and should have 3 years of experience in value chain project management.
∎ Good Computer skills in MS office applications (should have strong skills on word, excel, power point).
∎ Good command and facilitation skills in English and Bangla .
∎ Report writing, leadership, negotiation, PRA tools, conflict resolution, quick decision making and implementation as per plan.
∎ Strong monitoring on program activities and financial control as well.
∎ Scientific paper publication, magazine printing, photography, graphic design skills will add advantages.
∎ Ability to ride motor cycle with a valid driving license.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To play effective roles and responsibilities for creating opportunities and access to quality materials and services for fish firms in the project locations through 'Memorandum of Understanding' with the relevant actors and private service providers at backward and forward markets of fish and fish products.
∎ To analyze the extent of progress of each intervention planned in the project, to use different tools and techniques for strengthening the market system and help strengthening the private sectors for problem solving.
∎ To discuss, review the existing policies at national and regional level for development of fisheries sector, implementation of the policies and guidelines, to advocate with government and non-government agencies, associations for reviewing these policies and contributing to make these policies more business friendly.
∎ At least 50% of the time should be spent for field implementation of the project and guiding the project staff and project participants in line with project agreement with PKSF, project guidelines, approved budget and following other documents of the project.
∎ Assist Admin and Accounts Officer in project financial management and procurement activities, To coordinate with and execution of the planned activities in a smooth and expeditious manner keeping constant communication with the senior officials of the PKSF and SKS Foundation as well and adopting and implementing actions from the project team to achieve the project outcomes.
∎ To ensure skill development of entrepreneurs in intensive fish farming, assistance in establishment of demonstration plots for extension of safe fish farming technologies in improved traditional/semi-intensive systems, enhancement of capacity building of fish farmer in quality fish production.
∎ Support for establishment of high value native fish hatcheries, identifying new opportunities in fish & fish products supply chain, improving the quality of local fish markets.
∎ Development of training modules for master trainer development, organizing training according to modules, assisting entrepreneurs in developing their 'Business Model and Marketing Plans' and selecting the right actors, entrepreneurs, service providers for achieving GLOBAL GAP and HACCP certification.
∎ Piloting of new fisheries technologies and extension of the proven technologies in fisheries sector.
∎ Maintaining liaison with the donor organization, government officers, private sectors, public institutions etc.
∎ Taking effective initiatives for conduction of project baseline/sub-sector study, mid-term review, end-line study, case studies etc. coordinating with PKSF Focal Person for the project.
∎ Any other responsibilities suggested by SKS Foundation in line with this project.
∎ SKS Foundation will implement a fish value chain development sub-project titled "Production of Safe Fish, Fish Products and Marketing" under 'Rural Microenterprise Transformation Project(RMTP)' of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and IFAD for a period of 23-months in Gaibandha Sadar, Saghata, Fulchari and SundarganjUpazilas of Gaibandha district. The project will work to increase the income of small and marginal fish producers, fish entrepreneurs, actors and service providers of backward and forward markets, ensure food security and improve family nutrition. Value chain development of fish and fish products will be ensured at various levels through value addition, expansion of financial services for enterprise development and strengthening of institutional structure.The members will work on increasing the range of fish enterprises and expanding the enterprises through skill development in modern production methods and strong market linkages.With this objective, SKS Foundation is going to recruit for the position of "Value Chain Facilitator" to lead the project in the ground.
Required Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, T/A
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Gaibandha (Gaibandha Sadar, Phulchori, Saghatta, Sundarganj)
Read Before Apply:
Interested Candidates are requested to apply to Deputy Director, HR SKS Foundation, College Road, Uttar HorinSingha, Gaibandha-5700 Or send Your CV to [email protected]. Applications should reach with detailed CV including contact cell-phone number and two referees. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Source: bdjobs.com