Coordinator – Capacity Building

AR Malik Seeds Private Limited

AR Malik Seeds Private Limited

AR Malik Seeds Private Limited

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Summary

  • Vacancy: —
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Experience: At least 5 years
  • Published: 31 Oct 2024

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture or a related field

Experience

  • At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in program coordination, training, and capacity building, preferably in the development, NGO, or humanitarian sector.

  • Proven experience in designing and delivering capacity-building programs for multi-sectoral audiences

  • Women are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

  • Familiarity with adult learning principles, capacity-building frameworks, and program management in development settings.

  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques for capacity-building initiatives.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop training modules, session plan, schedules and event organization (focused on agriculture, market development, entrepreneurship, etc.) and facilitating training programs

  • Extensive knowledge and skills on report writing.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective participation and representation in diverse training programs.

Responsibilities & Context

Since its establishment in 1969, Malik Seeds has been a prominent stakeholder in the development of Agriculture sector of Bangladesh. We take pride in marketing climate-tolerant and disease-resistant seeds sourced from globally renowned breeding companies, including Sakata Seed Corporation from Japan, Mikado, BASF Nanhems based in Germany, and Agrico from the Netherlands. Malik Seeds operates with four (4) sister concerns, each contributing to various facets of the agricultural sector. Malik Seeds has established a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) center in Birganj upazila, Dinajpur district. This concern plays a crucial role in research and variety development, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in agricultural products. The primary goal of Malik Seeds is to enhance farmers’ income by reducing the production costs of crops. To achieve this, Malik Seeds operates in every district of Bangladesh, striving to establish sustainable markets. The company firmly believes that farmers may lose interest in farming if they are unable to generate a profit. In this context, access to quality seeds is crucial for farmers to prosper. Malik Seeds offers high-yielding, disease-resistant, and in-demand vegetable and potato seeds to support farmers in their endeavors.

Malik Seeds is maintaining development and strategic partnerships with a range of organizations, including JICA, Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Department of Agricultire Marketing, Hortex Foundation, Dutch embassy, Swiss contact, Universities, and many other development and private organizations as well as is implementing several development projects. Together, these partnerships are dedicated to delivering high quality and safe agricultural products to farmers through production and marketing activities. Visit https://malikseeds.com/

Department: Market Development

Level, Grad& Steps: 3A, Step 1

Reporting To: (Designation) Manager, Market development

Work/Duty Station: Based in Dhaka Head Office, with 60% travel to field locations.

Job Summary/ Context:

The Coordinator for Capacity Building is responsible for coordinating and implementing capacity-building initiatives across multiple projects within the organization. The role involves assessing training needs, designing and delivering capacity-building programs, and ensuring that all project staff have the skills and knowledge required to achieve program objectives effectively. The coordinator will work closely with project staffs, stakeholders, and external partners/ consultant to build capacity at both the staff and organizational levels.

Key Assignments/ Duties: (Table of staff’s key duties according to priority)

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity-building strategy aligned with organizational goals and project-specific requirements.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to assess capacity-building needs for various project staff.
  • Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and learning modules to address identified capacity gaps in technical, management, and operational skills.
  • Customize training content for different staff levels and project-specific needs.
  • Identify and engage external trainers or consultants when necessary to provide specialized training.
  • Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and delivery of capacity-building programs across multiple projects.
  • Ensure that training programs are implemented within project timelines and budget constraints.
  • Maintain close communication with project teams to ensure that capacity-building activities align with project timelines and objectives.
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of capacity-building programs.
  • Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to continually improve training quality and relevance.
  • Prepare regular reports on capacity-building activities, including outcomes and impact on project performance.
  • Provide ongoing support to project staff in applying newly acquired skills to their daily work.
  • Facilitate peer-learning sessions, mentorship programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within and across project teams.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with external organizations, training institutions, and consultants to enhance capacity-building efforts.
  • Participate in relevant networks and forums to stay updated on best practices in capacity building and integrate them into the organization’s programs.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of training resources, materials, and participant records.
  • Ensure that knowledge generated from capacity-building activities is documented and shared across the organization.

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

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