ASA

Summary

Education

Minimum Graduation in any relevant subject/discipline or Diploma in Agriculture from any recognized university/institution.
However, relevant professional degree will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

Additional Requirements

However, age-related criteria may be flexible for highly deserving candidates.
Have good communication skills with different stakeholders in the related field.
Skilled in planning, implementing, and budgeting.
Computer knowledge in MS Office, and MS Excel.
Has strong team management skills.
Knows community mobilization activities.
Able to drive a motorcycle and will have a valid driving license.
Relevant Experience (market linkage program/supply chain management/logistic department.) of minimum 1 year in any organization/company.

Walk-in-Interview

ASA, the largest microfinance organization in Bangladesh is providing agriculture services as part of its corporate social responsibilities.

Currently, ASA is looking to fill up “Market Linkage Officer (Agriculture)” position under its agricultural program.

Facilitate development and expansion of relationships among buyers, input suppliers, and producer groups for crops, fish, and livestock sectors and act as a focal point for promoting the market system.
Undertake regular market visits in addition to price monitoring, chart development, and beneficiary communication.
Identify relevant market actors, and potential enterprises, and assess end markets.
Develop and organize a market linkage plan that connects pre-identified buyers.
Integrate producers (beneficiaries) into supply chains and commercial distribution networks.
Identify problems/constrains/challenges in the marketing system and undertake necessary initiative to solve these.
Carry out market study /analysis to understand the market demands and supply of selected commodities, producers’ capacity, existing products, and markets in the target area.
Facilitate linkages between traders/markets and beneficiaries and link producers to new market opportunities.
Undertake field visits regularly in respective groups and relevant areas.
Attend different meetings, training, workshops, and other event activities as required/requested by the office.
Provide field reports to concerned authorities regularly and as or when necessary.
Undertake any other lawful responsibilities as assigned by the office/supervisor.

As per organization’s policy.

Work at office

Contractual

Dhaka