Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 45 years

• Must have 5 years of working experience as a project manager in agricultural development projects.

Responsibilities & Context

Officers will be appointed on an emergency basis for the posts covered by the donor agency project.

Creating access to quality inputs and services at the farm level through MoUs with various companies/actors in the backward and forward markets and play an effective role in increasing sales of produce. Review the exit strategy of each intervention using different tools for market mobilization, progress of activities carried out under each intervention and strengthening of the private sector in problem solving. To review national and regional government and private sector policies for the development of the high-value fruit sector, implement existing policies and advocate with government and private institutions, related companies and associations for the development of new/business-friendly policies where necessary. Accepting approval of annual work plan from the donor organization every year and formulating area and staff based work plan accordingly, taking an effective role in project input, process and output monitoring. At least 50% of the total work area will be spent in the field and will contribute to project manpower and office management in a cost-effective manner. To review project contracts, guidelines, budget and procurement policies, logic and logical frameworks, market system changes, vision for change and exit strategy pathways provided by PKSF and strive to achieve project objectives accordingly. Assisting Finance, Admin and Procurement Officer in financial management, advance coordination and replenishment. Assisting concerned officers in preparing profiles of entrepreneurs, assisting staff in achieving project goals and objectives by regularly reviewing the progress of entrepreneurs. Selection of global gap insurers and companies providing certification on HASAP, contract with them. Selection of master trainers through them, preparation of training modules for development of master trainers, organizing training according to modules. Assisting staff in developing business model and marketing plan of entrepreneurs, organizing learning and sharing sessions among project staff, mentoring and evaluating staff overall. To play an effective role in recruiting international quality consultants and executing tasks to prepare project baseline/sub-sector studies, midterm reviews, endline surveys, project learnings, case studies, best practices etc. publications. Coordinating the execution of tasks in a smooth and expeditious manner through constant communication with senior officials of the donor agencies and organizations and adopting and implementing the action plan from the project team to achieve the project results. Besides, being active in completing other activities related to the project given by the organization on time. Must be proficient in riding a motorcycle and possess a valid driving license. Candidates having their own motorcycle will be given preference. Must be proficient in Bengali and English typing on computer. Experienced in MS-Word, Excel and Power Point. Setting up of collection points Training in spices, fruits and vegetables collection Buying and selling of produce by farmers. Facilitating bank loans to farmers and creating business clusters