Action for Social Development (ASD)

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Summary

Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 50 years
Location: Sunamganj
Minimum Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 5 years
Published: 18 Nov 2024

Requirements

Education

BSc in Agriculture/ Bachelor of Agriculture Education. Masters in Agriculture/ Masters in agriculture- Marketing.

Experience

At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

Age at most 50 years

Age: Up to 50 Years (In terms of experience age will be considerable)
Must have prior project experience with national and International NGOs. USAID-funded project experience will be an added advantage)
Minimum 05 years of experience in the development field. Working on USAID-funded project is given preference.
Committed to achieving results in a short time frame and under time pressure.
Excellent communication skills and ability to effective coordination among sections.
Ability to set priorities, plan, and organize the work.
Skilled in computer literacy, application software, internet, and email communication.
Good understanding of and commitment to promote Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) related concepts, ideas, and best practices.
Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area

Responsibilities & Context

About ASD:

Action for Social Development (ASD), established in 1988, is a non-government, non-profit and non-political development organization. ASD started its development activities with a Vision that people irrespective of their culture, ethnicity and religion enjoy full democratic and human rights and live in peace and dignity. The Mission of ASD is to facilitate the poor creating solidarity among themselves, building their capacity and bargaining power for realizing their rights and needs in order to improve their quality of life. ASD has a unique experience of working in both urban and rural areas and has experience of working as the head of consortium. ASD in a span of over 35 years, successfully implemented 75 development projects. In the previous journey ASD had a footprint in 17 districts of Bangladesh.

Livelihood, agriculture and food security is one of the major focus areas of ASD. ASD has given importance on empowerment and capacity building to the vulnerable community, agricultural technology and alternative IGAs, diversify food production, ensure better utilization of food.

From the beginning of its journey ASD has been working to eliminate existing barriers in order to increase access, enable decision-making and participation of marginalized populations. ASD has demonstrated committed dedication to improving the quality of life for marginalized populations, such as women and youth, through meticulously planned interventions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging both local and national strategies, ASD ensures that its programs are effective, scalable, and sustainable, thereby fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves.

Project Background:

ASD is going to implement a project named USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project (Agriculture and Food Security) at Sunamgonj District from November 2024 to November 2026 funded by USAID. This project will be implemented in 03 (Three) Upazila (Sunamgonj Sadar, Derai and Dowarabazar) under the Sunamgonj District in partnership with USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project-BRAC. To implement the project, ASD invites applications from the competent and qualified persons for the following positions:

Position: Technical Officer (Agriculture & Food Security)

Project Title: USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project

(Agriculture and Food Security)

Project Duration: November 2024 to November 2026

Job Category: Project Staff

Reporting: Report to the Project Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Proven experience in designing and implementing food security and nutrition improvement programs.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food security programs.
Practical knowledge on global policy developments in agriculture and food security to identify effective, evidence-based interventions addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable women and children in Bangladesh.
Lead the development and delivery of nutrition education initiatives and nutrition-sensitive agriculture training programs, aligned with USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project –BRAC International donor funding requirements.
Monitor and evaluate program performance using data-driven insights, and continuously improve initiatives based on lessons learned, in accordance with USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Project –BRAC evaluation frameworks.
Document best practices, success stories, and recommendations to inform future program design and share knowledge with the external partners.
Collaborate with local and international partners to align project activities with global and national food security policies and practices.
Assist for selection of smallholders /PG on the basis of their interest, need by types of agro-products, gender and ethnicity
Assist for selection of Resources Farmer/ RF at village.
To conduct demand creation sessions for the respective smallholders /PG and resource farmers (RF).
Develop session plan and manual on Climate Smart Agriculture & Organic farming
Mapping of authentic and quality input and output service providers.
Development of seed/plant/aquaculture/ livestock inputs production centre /point at union level.
Conduct sessions (initial and follow up) for PG members on community-led innovative approaches in response to Flood Tolerant seed, organic fertilizer and pesticide
Establish Climate Field Schools (CFS) as learning center for Climate Smart agricultural technical services on more production
Develop module on Climate Smart Agriculture and Nutrition /Flip chat for Climate field School
Conduct Climate smart agriculture technologies in crops base Session by CFS
Training for trainers (Resources Farmer /RF) and students (Student number) on climate resilient agro-inputs production and use, safe food, food security and nutrition
Foundation training for project Staff on project operation on Agriculture & Food Security
Demonstration Agro-based climate resilient plots using adaptive technologies (plots at PG level)
Conduct awareness sessions on safe food and nutrition at Primary and secondary School level
Conduct sessions (initial and follow up) for PG members on safe food and nutrition
Formation Union level product collection centers with advance farmers and conduct quarterly meeting
Invite interested input and output actors to collaborate in response to sell their quality agro-inputs to smallholders/PG as well as purchase safe/organic food items
Develop modules on pick and packer on fruits and vegetables are use of improved transportation system for immediate transport after harvesting for PG farmers.
Conduct sessions on pick and packer on fruits and vegetables with PG
Develop Modules on using technology in harvesting, packaging and storage of major crops such as rice, wheat, corn etc.
Conduct sessions on using technology in harvesting, packaging and storage of major crops such as rice, wheat, corn etc. with PG
Develop Modules on supply chain and transport syndication in response to agro-products
Conduct sessions on supply chain and transport syndication in response to agro-products with PG.

Compensation & Other Benefits

benefits: As per organizational policy

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Sunamganj

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