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Summary

Vacancy: —
Location: Cox’s Bazar (Kutubdia, Maheshkhali …
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience: At least 3 years
Published: 11 Feb 2025

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Development Studies/Agriculture/Fisheries/ Livestock or any other relevant disciplines.
Priority will be given to candidates with proven experience in market development.

Experience

At least 3 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO, Development Agency

Additional Requirements

Computer knowledge on MS Office, MS Excel and PowerPoint
Knows community mobilization activities
Proficiency in both written and spoken English
Able to drive motorcycle and will have a valid driving license

Responsibilities & Context

The Senior Project Officer-Market Linkage (On-Farm) is responsible for driving the development of on-farm market systems by fostering strong market linkages, enhancing supply chain efficiency and establishing sustainable commercial distribution networks. This role requires conducting regular market visits, monitoring price trends, and ensuring the continuous integration of producers into the market while adhering to standard procedures and organizational guidelines. The position plays a critical role in empowering producers, improving market access, and promoting economic resilience.

Aggregation Center Establishment and linked farmer groups with the aggregation center
Establish horizontal linkage among farmers’ groups to strengthen and ensure the supply chain of Agricultural commodities
Play an active role in increasing access of farmers groups with their potential commodities/high-value products to the higher market (to maximize the profit)
Conduct regular market visits, monitor prices, develop price charts and communicate effectively with beneficiaries
Identify relevant market actors and potential enterprises, assess markets, and create detailed value chain maps
Develop and organize market linkage plans to connect pre-identified buyers with producers
Facilitate meetings and workshops with different stakeholders· Integrate producers (beneficiaries) into supply chains and commercial distribution networks to enhance market opportunities
Facilitate the development and expansion of relationships among buyers, input suppliers, and producer groups across crop, fish, poultry, and livestock sectors, promoting value chain and market system development
Establish and strengthen linkages between traders/markets and beneficiaries, enabling producers to access new market opportunities
Ensure regular supply of fresh agricultural commodities of farmers in the camp market
Conduct regular field visits to beneficiary groups and relevant areas to monitor progress and provide support
Prepare and submit field reports to the concerned authority regularly and as required
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor/management
Advocate for and implement safeguarding policies and standards among team members in all activities
Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so

Skills & Expertise

Communication

Market Development

Reporting

Compensation & Other Benefits

Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
Festival Bonus: 2

Health & Life Insurance
Health & Wellness Facility
Paternity/ Maternity leave and
Others as per Organisation policy

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar (Kutubdia, Maheshkhali, Pekua)

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