Organization: CIMMYT – International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Location: Dhaka | Chittagong
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Managerial positions
Closing Date:
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.
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CIMMYT is looking for a Hub Manager to join our CSISA-MEA project in Bangladesh. The primary purpose of this job is to boost the competitiveness and efficiency of domestic and private sectors. Work closely with the project leader, project manager, industrial Engineer, Soil Scientist, Agronomist, Mechanization scientist, and other technical experts to achieve project targets and aims.
The position is based in Bandarban.
Duties and responsibilities:
Be primarily responsible for the management of CIMMYT activities and administration at the Barisal hub.
Work closely with the Project Leader, Project Manager, Mechanization Scientists and other technical experts to achieve project targets and aims. Cooperate and work closely with the staff in project implementation.
Oversee implementation and ensure quality of work is aligned with CIMMYT SOP, polices and conducted as directed by CSISA-MEA’s leadership team.
Work with senior staff to facilitate fine-tuning of key technologies through adaptive processes: including machinery, manufacturing and survey research in collaboration with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), GOB and other agricultural mechanization service providers, and the public and private sector.
Coordinate participatory activities, exchanges and demonstrations in manufacturing facilities, fairs and displays and other regional events.
Take he lead in the design and implementation of capacity building strategies with an emphasis on localizing training content and developing decision support tools for different stakeholder groups.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of field staff, including trainers, Agricultural Machinery Development Officers and Agricultural Development Officers and other staff.
Working with partners to coordinate project specialist activities, in close partnership with the private sector, financial institutions using innovative business models and financial structures according to consultants’ guidance.
Interact in meetings with various stakeholders, partners, consultants and US companies and organizations.
Coordinate and cooperate with project partners (BADC, BARI, BARC, DAE, BIRTAN and other ministries), with a particular emphasis on the light engineering and manufacturing private sector, to discuss, streamline, and implement intervention packages.
Support the work of the project’s monitoring and evaluation team.
Coordinate the visits and participation of Dhaka-based project staff and national and international visitors.
Manage Field Office level budget and expenditures based on CIMMYT’s standard operating procedures.
Coordinate the demonstration and sales of new agricultural and irrigation machineries, in close partnership with the private sector, using innovative business models.
With the support of field office and Dhaka staff ensure the maintenance and archiving of data records, enter data into electronic databases, and maintain proper data archiving and back-up systems.
Manage Hub level budget and expenditure based on CIMMYT’s standard procedure.
Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Master’s degree in agriculture, Management or related field (agricultural engineering, agriculture economics, environmental science, or similar technical field)
At least 10 years of professional development, research and extension experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in field and office personnel management.
Strong ability to manage and supervise embedded staff from other organizations with very diverse backgrounds.
Ability to identify and provide solutions to constraints in agricultural machinery manufacturing or related activities.
Demonstrated experience in industrial and environment development issues and/or conservation agriculture is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in the implementation and management of participatory adaptive activities, preferably in private sector setting, with particular emphasis on, agricultural machinery manufacturing, machine management in cropping systems, and/or environmental management in Bangladesh.
Demonstrated experience in project management and leadership, especially management of donor funded projects in agriculture and light engineering would be desirable.
Prior experience in working with the private sector or developing public-private partnerships is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills and considerable experience in training professionals and private sector partners.
Expertise in value chain and market development and capacity building is highly desirable.
Competence with common computer software packages for communications, (Word, Power Point), data management (excel), and statistical analysis (SPSS) and industrial engineering processes.
Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts.
Ability to work under significant pressure in very diverse fields of operation.
The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Thinking, Communication, Achievement Orientation, Time Management and Teamwork.
The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.
CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.
Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.
It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Women are encouraged to apply.